Installed Vented Lower Fairings

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Nov 8, 2009 | 07:09 PM

whitebikertrash

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Installed Vented Lower Fairings

Installed a pair of Harley vented lowers on my 09 FLHT. I opened the vents all the way and rode about 200 miles. It was 76 degrees today and my boots felt like they were cooked! Is the increased heat normal?

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Nov 8, 2009 | 07:19 PM

1plumr1

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high heat is very normal, surprised the vented lowers didn't close themselves. Seems to be a problem with the stock ones

Nov 8, 2009 | 07:23 PM

IzzoQuazzo

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Close themselves? HUH? They are totally manual.

Nov 8, 2009 | 07:31 PM

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I installed HD vented lowers on my 09 FLHTC Electra Glide Classic and I haven't noticed the heat being very bad at all. However, I also installed 1" floorboard extensions from SOOS, who is a member here, and I highly recommend them to you. If for no other reason, just for the comfort factor alone; even though an inch might not sound like much, it means more air flowing between the motor and your boots.

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Nov 8, 2009 | 07:36 PM

treefiddy

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Feet warm, engine cool, that's what we want, especially for those of us up north but now with the lowers you're prolly forcing a pile of wind on yer motor, good thing!

Nov 8, 2009 | 08:04 PM

bigdumbnoitall00

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when i close em the feet are hotter but the motor gets cooler.

Nov 8, 2009 | 08:20 PM

Anthony8858

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I have vented lowers on my 2005 RKC.
I rode the entire summer with them, and NEVER felt as if they contributed to more heat.

I love mine.

Maybe your socks were too heavy