Fairing Lowers
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From: ST. Louis
What he said (I put them on a Street Glide).
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From: Cape May Co. NJ
Put them on my 08 SG, noticed a big difference in comfort especially in cooler weather. Planning to take them off and go back to the mustache engine guard for the summer though. Like they said, no adverse diifference in handling if anthing it feels more steady, but maybe its all psychological.... Either way you won't be making a mistake putting them on and thats what you want to be sure of before forking over 600 bucks.
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
Im considering adding the color matched vented fairing lowers to my standard. Id like to ask about the bike's stability...especially in crosswinds? Ive tried the chrome fork-mounted lowers....didnt care for the 'jerking of the fork' they added...especially when passed by an 18-wheeler.
I like the looks they add....the idea of keeping the wind and water splash off my legs and feet.....also the option of putting Pez's Fairing Lowers Speaker Kit. Just trying to get some opinions of those "In the Know".
Thanks,
Billy G
I like the looks they add....the idea of keeping the wind and water splash off my legs and feet.....also the option of putting Pez's Fairing Lowers Speaker Kit. Just trying to get some opinions of those "In the Know".
Thanks,
Billy G
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From: Old River-Winfree, Tx
I've been riding Ultra Classics and now a Screamin Eagle Electra Glide for a lot of years so I don't remember what it was like to ride without them....except a hell of a lot more wind.
I put them on Terrie's 09 Street Glide and she loves em.....no complaints. She's already put 5k miles on and only had it since Nov.
I put them on Terrie's 09 Street Glide and she loves em.....no complaints. She's already put 5k miles on and only had it since Nov.
Billy, where do you ride that YOU are being passed by 18-wheelers????
Maybe that's the problem; you are going too slow.
At interstate speeds, there is always going to be a "bow wave" of air being pushed by the big rigs and it will move a touring bike whether you are passing or being passed. Haven't ridden with the chrome deflectors so can't compare it to riding with fairing lowers. And I can't say that I've noticed much difference between my bike with and without the fairing lowers as far as stability is concerned. But I sure appreciate their protection and appearance.
Maybe that's the problem; you are going too slow.
At interstate speeds, there is always going to be a "bow wave" of air being pushed by the big rigs and it will move a touring bike whether you are passing or being passed. Haven't ridden with the chrome deflectors so can't compare it to riding with fairing lowers. And I can't say that I've noticed much difference between my bike with and without the fairing lowers as far as stability is concerned. But I sure appreciate their protection and appearance.
Thanks yall....
Billy G
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
Upside:
1. Engine runs a bit cooler when moving, but may hamper cooling while stationary by trapping air. I have noticed the former but not the latter effect.
2. Helps keep water off legs to some degree in light to moderate rain while moving. They will not keep you dry in a deluge unless you wear rain gear.
3. I have not felt the need to remove them in summer even though I bought the quick-release kit. This kit was a waste of money for me.
4. Very helpful in cold weather for obvious reasons.
5. Has not hurt gas mileage except possibly when vents are closed.
6. Have not noticed any increase in buffeting by 18-wheelers or crosswinds, and this bike has always been releatively unaffected by either.
Downside: Cost of the lowers, but IMO well worth the expense.
1. Engine runs a bit cooler when moving, but may hamper cooling while stationary by trapping air. I have noticed the former but not the latter effect.
2. Helps keep water off legs to some degree in light to moderate rain while moving. They will not keep you dry in a deluge unless you wear rain gear.
3. I have not felt the need to remove them in summer even though I bought the quick-release kit. This kit was a waste of money for me.
4. Very helpful in cold weather for obvious reasons.
5. Has not hurt gas mileage except possibly when vents are closed.
6. Have not noticed any increase in buffeting by 18-wheelers or crosswinds, and this bike has always been releatively unaffected by either.
Downside: Cost of the lowers, but IMO well worth the expense.
Last edited by iclick; Apr 20, 2009 at 10:55 PM.
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From: Old River-Winfree, Tx
Upside:
1. Engine runs a bit cooler when moving, but may hamper cooling while stationary by trapping air. I have noticed the former but not the latter effect.
2. Helps keep water off legs to some degree in light to moderate rain while moving. They will not keep you dry in a deluge unless you wear rain gear.
3. I have not felt the need to remove them in summer even though I bought the quick-release kit. This kit was a waste of money for me.
4. Very helpful in cold weather for obvious reasons.
5. Has not hurt gas mileage except possibly when vents are closed.
6. Have not noticed any increase in buffeting by 18-wheelers or crosswinds, and this bike has always been releatively unaffected by either.
Downside: Cost of the lowers, but IMO well worth the expense.
1. Engine runs a bit cooler when moving, but may hamper cooling while stationary by trapping air. I have noticed the former but not the latter effect.
2. Helps keep water off legs to some degree in light to moderate rain while moving. They will not keep you dry in a deluge unless you wear rain gear.
3. I have not felt the need to remove them in summer even though I bought the quick-release kit. This kit was a waste of money for me.
4. Very helpful in cold weather for obvious reasons.
5. Has not hurt gas mileage except possibly when vents are closed.
6. Have not noticed any increase in buffeting by 18-wheelers or crosswinds, and this bike has always been releatively unaffected by either.
Downside: Cost of the lowers, but IMO well worth the expense.
Definately a downside....the cost. MOCOs price for color-matched vented 58854-06BXY is $649.95....LSHD1 list them for $529 + free shipping....Zanotti is $535 + shipping. It'll be another + for LSHD1!
LOL....scheduling another day of OT for Pez's speaker kit......
Guess it NEVER ends huh?
Thanks again...
Billy G
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Yea that was me but now I am going to go with HD hard Lowers.
Does anyone know what part numbers are to add the glove boxes with snap on covers to these lowers? (09 FLTR). Do the "lowers" come with any glove box at all standard?
Does anyone know what part numbers are to add the glove boxes with snap on covers to these lowers? (09 FLTR). Do the "lowers" come with any glove box at all standard?
Last edited by RODEO; Apr 21, 2009 at 07:19 AM.