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Apr 10, 2009 | 04:52 PM

#11

Bluzmn59

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From: GA

Most of the guys I know leave them on here in GA. And in case you didn't know, we get a little toasty here during the summer.

Last edited by Bluzmn59; Apr 11, 2009 at 08:12 AM.

Apr 10, 2009 | 05:07 PM

#12

bksmoky

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From: Wisconsin

I usually wear my riding boots. Don't think taking the lowers off would make much of a difference. Vents open would circulate the air though.

Apr 10, 2009 | 05:44 PM

#13

spacelord

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Year round in Kansas. 'cause I won't give up my Hotgunes speakers. But they don't seem to make it hotter anyway.

Apr 10, 2009 | 06:11 PM

#14

Shank

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From: Laurel Indiana

i took mine off last year and didnt think it would matter much but it made a HUGE difference, in the bike keeping coo, and cooling me down,,,,,heck yeah as soon as it gets hot this year,,,off they go!

Apr 10, 2009 | 06:59 PM

#15

Hog Yild

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From: Virginia

I take mine off in the summer, the heat isn't a problem for me, but it does help keep my wife's ankles much cooler, and I would also think the engine as well.

If mommy and the engine ain't happy............ you all know the rest.

Apr 10, 2009 | 07:12 PM

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monkyman

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Originally Posted by Hog Yild

If mommy and the engine ain't happy............ you all know the rest.

Yeah, replace 'em

Apr 10, 2009 | 07:19 PM

#17

Richpend

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From: El Paso, TX

I figure if it was meant to be removed during the summer the manual would have mentioned it, but since it doesn't I to leave mine on year around, just open all the vents!!

Apr 10, 2009 | 07:21 PM

#18

03ultra100th

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Ask the tech to show you in the owners manual about removing the lowers in the summer. I have done both, and it's just personal preference. Especially if they are off and you run through a big thunderstorm!!