Cooling Down Vented Lowers
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Cooling Down Vented Lowers
For the past few years , I've removed the vents from my lowers each summer to improve airflow between my legs and the cylinders.
This year I thought I'd see if there was a way I could increase the amount of air without having to remove them twice a year.
There looked to be quite a bit of "excess" material on the vents , so I removed and disassembled the lowers and cut away all the material on the engine side of the main support of each vent.
I should have taken "before" pictures , but I forgot , so the one picture has a tape measure to the frame so you can compare yours at home if you need a comparison.
The vents still have plenty of coverage closed for the cold weather , but the open position is much improved.
You will need to leave some material near the top (where the radius is)so the stabilizer pin still works , and the vent is still strong and stable.
Sorry about the bugs , but after my test ride of 200 miles , I was too excited to wash it.......
Mick
This year I thought I'd see if there was a way I could increase the amount of air without having to remove them twice a year.
There looked to be quite a bit of "excess" material on the vents , so I removed and disassembled the lowers and cut away all the material on the engine side of the main support of each vent.
I should have taken "before" pictures , but I forgot , so the one picture has a tape measure to the frame so you can compare yours at home if you need a comparison.
The vents still have plenty of coverage closed for the cold weather , but the open position is much improved.
You will need to leave some material near the top (where the radius is)so the stabilizer pin still works , and the vent is still strong and stable.
Sorry about the bugs , but after my test ride of 200 miles , I was too excited to wash it.......
Mick
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I have mine off, but am considering putting them back on, I am almost convinced I get more air across the motor(when moving)than when they are off. Seems to be getting a lot more heat on my right thigh than I remember with them on. But then again, could just be me, been over the 90's almost everyday riding to work, seems to be not so bad at 11 pm going home.
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For the past few years , I've removed the vents from my lowers each summer to improve airflow between my legs and the cylinders.
This year I thought I'd see if there was a way I could increase the amount of air without having to remove them twice a year.
There looked to be quite a bit of "excess" material on the vents , so I removed and disassembled the lowers and cut away all the material on the engine side of the main support of each vent.
I should have taken "before" pictures , but I forgot , so the one picture has a tape measure to the frame so you can compare yours at home if you need a comparison.
The vents still have plenty of coverage closed for the cold weather , but the open position is much improved.
You will need to leave some material near the top (where the radius is)so the stabilizer pin still works , and the vent is still strong and stable.
Sorry about the bugs , but after my test ride of 200 miles , I was too excited to wash it.......
Mick
This year I thought I'd see if there was a way I could increase the amount of air without having to remove them twice a year.
There looked to be quite a bit of "excess" material on the vents , so I removed and disassembled the lowers and cut away all the material on the engine side of the main support of each vent.
I should have taken "before" pictures , but I forgot , so the one picture has a tape measure to the frame so you can compare yours at home if you need a comparison.
The vents still have plenty of coverage closed for the cold weather , but the open position is much improved.
You will need to leave some material near the top (where the radius is)so the stabilizer pin still works , and the vent is still strong and stable.
Sorry about the bugs , but after my test ride of 200 miles , I was too excited to wash it.......
Mick
Been thinking about this for a long time but only on those little tabs that are angled ya know?
You idea is a lot better! Looks good bro.
Pete
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