Fairing Lowers
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Not quite so. HD does not offer the "vented" lowers for the Road Glide. I don't care about the vents but I would like to have glove boxes with the basic "snap on" cover. I don't know what the lowers will come with though or what will need to be ordered. Does anyone know what basic lowers come with?
Tourer
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From: San Berdo, So. Cal
Well I've had my 09 Ultra in 60mph cross winds on the way to Vegas while traveling through Victorville.
I don't beleive the lowers caused any wind related problems.
And if you ever ride while it is cold they are great for keeping your legs warm..
I don't beleive the lowers caused any wind related problems.
And if you ever ride while it is cold they are great for keeping your legs warm..
Road Warrior
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From: Melissa, TX
The coldest temp I've ridden in was 28*, and while they certainly helped keep my legs "less cold" I dunno if I'd go as far as saying they kept me "warm".
Even so...without them it woulda been a helluva lot colder. Worth every penny I spent on them.
Tourer
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From: San Berdo, So. Cal
Sorry,
Us sissy Southern California boys don't know COLD like you eastern boys.
It's terrible when we go out in the frigid 60 degree mornings.... (LOL)
You're right, I should have said less cold....
Plus if you add the lowers you get two more places to stuff more junk.....
Us sissy Southern California boys don't know COLD like you eastern boys.
It's terrible when we go out in the frigid 60 degree mornings.... (LOL)
You're right, I should have said less cold....
Plus if you add the lowers you get two more places to stuff more junk.....
Road Warrior
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From: Melissa, TX
Well, Ok...it IS "East of Cali", but I prefer 60+ temps myself.
40's and below = full leathers.
50's is leather jacket & gloves.
60's is light jacket, light gloves optional.
70's is denim jacket at most (IF that)
80's is PERFECT riding weather.
90's and above = I'd prefer to ride butt naked, but that's not a pretty sight.
Sadly in Dallas we rarely have any of the "in between" temps that make for good riding, and seem to swing between the opposite extremes. Our Spring and Fall seasons only last about 52 minutes, 43 seconds. Then it's back to too-damned-cold, or too-damned-hot.
But hey...at least we don't have to deal with being socked in by snow for months at a time.
I poke fun at that, but here we are (wife and I), facing the decision to move from Dallas to NJ (Jersey City most likely) within the next year or so.
Last edited by Phurion; Apr 21, 2009 at 10:53 AM.
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
Glad you commented on this Bob....I know we live in much the same environment.....(Red Stick and Htown)....HOT AND HUMID!!!! This was another concern of mine I failed to mention.....how the heat and humidity affected the ride...both the engine and comfort levels of the riders.
Guess it NEVER ends huh?
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Why on Earth would you want to do that? Have you been there???? Please go visit for a few days before you make that decision. Weekday as well as Weekend. Just some sane advice...
Road Warrior
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From: Melissa, TX
Trust me brother, it's not something I'm interested in. However moving to the NE and working in NY has been a dream of hers for years. She's been laying the groundwork for this for the last 5 or 6 years. Terrible timing though.
There's still a lot of discussion required before a final decision is made, but right now with this economy and the job market...I personally don't think it would be a wise move. Unfortunately it's likely one of those "take it now or lose it" options that probably won't be offered again.