''Soft Lowers''
All those block too much air to the engine.
I have a Harley set. Even on a cold day, I notice oil temps
over 230. I don't use em any more.
I got a set of those Desert Dawgs off ebay. They don't cover quite as much.
It's enough to keep the cold/rain etc off you, but the engine still gets air.
No noticable change in oil temps.
Plus they look better.
I have a Harley set. Even on a cold day, I notice oil temps
over 230. I don't use em any more.
I got a set of those Desert Dawgs off ebay. They don't cover quite as much.
It's enough to keep the cold/rain etc off you, but the engine still gets air.
No noticable change in oil temps.
Plus they look better.
If anything, my Airlites still don't let the motor warm up enough! And that was after climbing the mountain throwing sparks up to Two Wheels Only, above Suches Ga. I actually was considering putting some plastic in front, but decided that the temps had come up enough to run it. On a cold day without the chaps, lukewarm oil was my biggest worry.
Got these on ebay for $40 Work great, easy off/on and come with case to keep them in.
http://www.roadspirit.com/
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Detroit, the asshole of America
Not as swanky as the airlite versions, but I bought these for my RK and have been very happy with them:
ebay lowers
ebay lowers
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,833
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From: Southern Maryland
I have a set of desert dawgs for my road star and really like them. I carry them all year long and use them if i get caught in a storm or it gets cold. i have the hard lowers on my ultra classic, but have thought about removing them in favor for some soft ones. these look pretty cool and i like the idea of the screen.
cass
cass
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 666
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From: Bay Area, CA
I use Desert Dawgs and I hate to admit this but I almost have to use them or something similar.
My long torso/stumpy leg build means I don't have as much leverage on the foot boards so without them my feet get blown back and/or my legs get splayed to the point of agony.
The good Lord had a sense of humor when he put me together.
My long torso/stumpy leg build means I don't have as much leverage on the foot boards so without them my feet get blown back and/or my legs get splayed to the point of agony.
The good Lord had a sense of humor when he put me together.
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WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOUR MOTOR???
If anything, my Airlites still don't let the motor warm up enough! And that was after climbing the mountain throwing sparks up to Two Wheels Only, above Suches Ga. I actually was considering putting some plastic in front, but decided that the temps had come up enough to run it. On a cold day without the chaps, lukewarm oil was my biggest worry.
If anything, my Airlites still don't let the motor warm up enough! And that was after climbing the mountain throwing sparks up to Two Wheels Only, above Suches Ga. I actually was considering putting some plastic in front, but decided that the temps had come up enough to run it. On a cold day without the chaps, lukewarm oil was my biggest worry.
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,714
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From: San Ramon, Ca
Nothing. She runs like a swiss watch. Maybe it's not cold enough here in sunny Calif. I'm just saying, the thing runs btwn 200 & 220 on most days, but it runs hotter (230) with the HD lwrs on. It says right on the pkg NOT to use them over 50 deg. There's only a few days out of the yr it's under 50 here in Eden.
(It's all what yer used to right?)
The Desert Dawgs don't seem to have any effect on oil temps and still get the job done.
(It's all what yer used to right?)
The Desert Dawgs don't seem to have any effect on oil temps and still get the job done.
WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOUR MOTOR???
If anything, my Airlites still don't let the motor warm up enough! And that was after climbing the mountain throwing sparks up to Two Wheels Only, above Suches Ga. I actually was considering putting some plastic in front, but decided that the temps had come up enough to run it. On a cold day without the chaps, lukewarm oil was my biggest worry.
If anything, my Airlites still don't let the motor warm up enough! And that was after climbing the mountain throwing sparks up to Two Wheels Only, above Suches Ga. I actually was considering putting some plastic in front, but decided that the temps had come up enough to run it. On a cold day without the chaps, lukewarm oil was my biggest worry.