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Apr 11, 2009 | 11:23 AM

#31

IAMSWUTIAMS

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From: San Diego, Mexifornia

I used to live in Park City. Not a very long riding season at that elevation. But it sure is pretty. Jackson Hole is very nice!

Apr 11, 2009 | 11:33 AM

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gregsworld

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From: Tarpon Springs, Florida

Yeah, great place to live. But I won't lie. Taking up snowboarding this past Winter sure made the months pass faster. The Summers are why I'm here. We get 3-4 months of sunny skies. Just incredible.
Greg

Apr 11, 2009 | 11:36 AM

#33

ranman469

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what does it say in your manual??? you read it right

the tec is wrong! if something sounds not right check it out.

i leave mine on and i live in phx az

Apr 11, 2009 | 11:43 AM

#34

boogiewithtuck

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From: Top of Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by MangoMike

Just had my 09 Ultra in for it's first service. The tech told me that Harley recommends removing the lowers during the hot (Florida) summers. A friend, who also owns an Ultra said that he heard it's better to leave them on. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Mike

Mike,

I have an '09 FLTR w/ lowers. Our lowers don't come equipipped w/ vents and I don't plan on installing any until something comes out that I like.

A few things I do/have done to keep both my motor and yours truly cooler w/ lowers installed:

1. I always run a good quality oil and filter (I use Mob1 and a K&N filter)

2. Remove the fork baffle in warmer weather to improve air flow across the top of the motor.

3. Installed the Soos 1" foot board extension kit (nice product folks) so I can hang my feet outside of the lowers when it warms up - I don't like hiway pegs so that's not an option for me.

4. I always wear a pair of good quality riding boots that help insulate my feet and lower calfs from the excessive engine heat.

5. I make a habit of rolling the throttle forward at red lights to utilize the rear cylinder cut-out feature.

I wish I had the vents as you do but I make out pretty well by follwing the easy steps above.

Mark

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Apr 11, 2009 | 05:45 PM

#35

TomWoodgeard

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From: Sarasota, Florida

I live in Florida and I do not take off the lowers, but I simply remove the doors. That really opens up the air flow, and real easy

Apr 11, 2009 | 06:58 PM

#36

rk62

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From: Bridgewater, MA

H-D detachable lower kit part no. 58146-07 for '05 and up Ultras

Apr 11, 2009 | 07:48 PM

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bob_kikkert

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From: Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

The lowers keep bugs off the engine chrome. On my previous bike I had tons of baked bugs on the side engine chrome parts. With the Ultra, the lowers stop most of them and they are easier to clean.

Apr 12, 2009 | 08:10 PM

#38

rmarion

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From: Anaheim

Quote:

Originally Posted by IAMSWUTIAMS

I don't understand the guys that buy the Ultra Classic's, and then strip everything off. Is it just to get a free CB on a Classic?

it's a lot easier to buy it with it installed.....than to buy it later........

on my bike, I have three or four differant styles........

winter or summer....... riding solo or with momma 2up.......