Bike much cooler without lowers but legs fly away
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Tourer
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From: Ft LAuderdale
Bike much cooler without lowers but legs fly away
Removed the lowers and to me it seems the bike is significantly cooler than with the lowers, specially now in the summer. Plan to put them back in the winter. To my surprise lowers provide a lot of wind protection. I forgot what it feels like to ride a naked bike. I have a new appreciation for how confortable we are with the lowers and the faring.
Road Warrior
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From: San Antonio, Texas
This is my first bagger and I am glad I DON'T have lowers - I came off a Wide Glide and although it had a windshield, I like the feeling of wind in my face and on my body. I test rode a bunch of baggers and I definately didn't like the lowers at all on the Ultras. Maybe because they made me feel cramped.
At least you can take them off and put them back on when you need them.
At least you can take them off and put them back on when you need them.
Tourer
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I don't know'
They say the lowers direct the air at the cylinders for better cooling'
It may feel cooler but until you (someone) gets temperature readings with a thermal gun or something, you can't be certain..
I mean just stand in front of the bike and you can see how that air is would be directed more toward the cylinders. No?
Matter of fact' it looks like they would work even better when closed!
I leave mine on 24/7 no problem here...
Pete
They say the lowers direct the air at the cylinders for better cooling'
It may feel cooler but until you (someone) gets temperature readings with a thermal gun or something, you can't be certain..
I mean just stand in front of the bike and you can see how that air is would be directed more toward the cylinders. No?
Matter of fact' it looks like they would work even better when closed!
I leave mine on 24/7 no problem here...
Pete
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From: Sunny Southern California
I don't know'
They say the lowers direct the air at the cylinders for better cooling'
It may feel cooler but until you (someone) gets temperature readings with a thermal gun or something, you can't be certain..
I mean just stand in front of the bike and you can see how that air is would be directed more toward the cylinders. No?
Matter of fact' it looks like they would work even better when closed!
I leave mine on 24/7 no problem here...
Pete
They say the lowers direct the air at the cylinders for better cooling'
It may feel cooler but until you (someone) gets temperature readings with a thermal gun or something, you can't be certain..
I mean just stand in front of the bike and you can see how that air is would be directed more toward the cylinders. No?
Matter of fact' it looks like they would work even better when closed!
I leave mine on 24/7 no problem here...
Pete
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From: DFW
I say that every year for the 1st ride after I remove them for the summer. You'll get used to having them off then it will feel wierd and restrictive when you put them back on. I like it both ways, but have almost come to enjoy riding with them off more. I will say they are the single most effective way to prevent buffetting there is...VERY smooth ride.
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I have had mine off a couple times and admit the extra flow of air on the legs on a real hot day is nice. I just leave them on now as it does seem like a more comfortable ride when doing extended trips on the highway.
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This is my first bagger and I am glad I DON'T have lowers - I came off a Wide Glide and although it had a windshield, I like the feeling of wind in my face and on my body. I test rode a bunch of baggers and I definately didn't like the lowers at all on the Ultras. Maybe because they made me feel cramped.
At least you can take them off and put them back on when you need them.
At least you can take them off and put them back on when you need them.
Ride up here in October and you will give yer left nut for a set..............