Do lowers reduce buffetting on RG?
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Road Captain
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From: Vancouver Island
I didn't ask for any smartass comments. I've ridden bikes all my life (over 40 years of in-saddle time) without fairings or windshields and have no problems with a clean, turbulence free wind flow. That's not the problem I'm having with my RG so if you have nothing constructive to add, please don't bother to post.
To those who know what I'm talking about, thanks for your helpful replies. I think I'm going to have to look seriously at a set of lowers. Tx.
To those who know what I'm talking about, thanks for your helpful replies. I think I'm going to have to look seriously at a set of lowers. Tx.
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Calgary, Canada
I have on the removeable lowers currently ordered the HD lowers, I find they do help along with the clearview. Ultimately to me it really seems to depend on the wind direction. Good luck with parts!
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2009
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I bought my lowers from these guys and even though they said it could be 6-8 weeks I had mine in 3. Of course it depends on the company that paintes them for harley (harley sublets their paint work) but their 20% off + free shipping + superior communications made it a great deal.
Good Luck, I have only put just over 200 miles on my RG and did read about the buffeting and experienced it some but once you find what works I'm sure you will be happy. I have NO REGRETS. And I have owned 2 Electra Glides and 2 Road Kings which were both excellent bikes too.
Good Luck!!!
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Good Luck, I have only put just over 200 miles on my RG and did read about the buffeting and experienced it some but once you find what works I'm sure you will be happy. I have NO REGRETS. And I have owned 2 Electra Glides and 2 Road Kings which were both excellent bikes too.
Good Luck!!!
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2004
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I can relate to the buffeting wind on a RG. The lowers will cure that. Ive read to remove the fork air baffle during warm weather, but last summer with the baffle removed the bike seemed hotter riding it, so I put it back on. I dont know what thats about. If you get some HD lowers and you dont want to buy the glove boxes that go with them, I make speaker pods that hold 6.5 speakers to fill the void. Good luck with your purchase.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Jacksonvillle, FL
Lowers
I have the HoggChopps on my 08 RG. They are great and are nearly 1/2 the cost of the oem lowers when you add in the glove box and covers -- even with the discounts available. Paint is great and matches exactly.
there are pics in the album on this website if you are interested.
h
there are pics in the album on this website if you are interested.
h
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Sounds like the HoggChops are a great alternative. At $600 for the HD lowers, plus another $320 for the glove boxes, saving some money with the HoggChops sounds very attractive especially since the comments indicate that they are of great quality and function well.
