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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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Default Engine guard splash protectors

I guess that's what they're called. Was over a friend's yesterday. He's got leather covers that snap over his front guards, top to bottom. He loves them saying he's ridden in 8hr of rain, his boots bone dry. I've never ridden in rain but suspect that's coming. He doesn't remember where he got them.

I've looked and looked. Any ideas?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 08:24 AM
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You mean "LOWERS"?

These are great!

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ce-lowers.html

Here's a review with photos if you scroll down.

 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 08:28 AM
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I've got soft lowers coming. Definitely made the decision after my New Years ride in 20 deg. weather. Not only the rain but the wind protection also. Worth the investment!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 08:31 AM
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They're called "soft lowers". A search for that term will give you a million hits.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 08:48 AM
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you've got three options here;

1. Vinyl "Elephant Ears"- relatively in expensive and work great
2. Leather "Elephant Ears"- More money more upkeep, but work just as well
3. Hard Lowers- WAAAY overpriced from the MOCO (aftermarket availiable @ a more reasonable price) works great but not really designed for easy on/off use. If you are a sunny day only rider not really needed.

Personally, I use the vinyl E/E's ( and we need them alot here in Ontario). They work 1st class and I can get them on or off in less than a minute
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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soft lowers, not recomended for temps over 50F. like mine. bought rain gators for boots
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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I like the Road Spirit soft lowers, more info here:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ml#post4326755
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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Had them on the RoadKing, they do help, I have the leather ones. Can't remember were I got them, but it was on line.
 
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Thinking of purchasing them myself.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 08:44 AM
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Are the snap kind better than the velcro or vice versa?
 
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