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Mar 6, 2011 | 07:45 AM

#11

ironman2011

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From: Abbottstown, PA

I think they are a worthwhile investment. I found that this past fall, I would have them on when I left in the morning, and as the day got warmer I took them off and put 'em in my bags.

Mar 6, 2011 | 07:55 AM

#12

spider14043

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LOVE THEM. Get the nylon ones...the vinyl are tough to work with when it gets cold. Don't need to get **** about outside temp (55). Local dealer mechanic (western NY) runs them all year. They are covered with bugs and look fugly. Wouldn't do this myself but I don't worry if I put them on and it warms up. Also use them when raining when I've got a long ride...regardless of temp.

Mar 6, 2011 | 08:10 AM

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HDV-GLIDE

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From: Indian Land, SC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jukebox

I have had a set of Airlite engine guard chaps for 2yrs now and I would not ride in the winter without them. I paid $85 for them and they are worth it. The way these are designed and with the mesh in the center,they funnel the cold air through the center,onto the engine and around to my feet and legs. I can put them on in less them 5min. and they roll up in a small pouch. My feet actually get hot if I used them over 45 degrees,but in the cold on long trips,they keep my feet and legs warm. Here are a few pics to look at.

+1 one those...Use them on my SG. The mesh in the center keeps your engine clean as a bonus. Plus they go on with velcro which is better then the snaps.

Mar 6, 2011 | 08:14 AM

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NoDeal

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I have them for my fatboy. They are absolutely worthless for temperature/cold, but do help keep my lower legs and feet a bit drier in rain.

Mar 6, 2011 | 08:42 AM

#15

bberck

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From: S.E. MO

Work great keeping me warmer and my feet dry but I get more buffeting with them on.
Still nice to have for the cooler months.

Mar 6, 2011 | 09:22 AM

#16

leadman

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From: Ooltewah,TN

I use the nylon ones.They work great.Mama says she
can tell there is less cold air on her with them on.
Therefore they also contribute to less noise from the
back seat.

Mar 6, 2011 | 09:30 AM

#17

Troubleman

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From: Central California

I run the HD ones and put them on mid fall and leave them on until late spring. I've left them on into the 70's and have never had a heat issue. I think that disclaimer comes from the HD law staff and I think you can run them in warmer weather. But why would you. Their easy to remove and install and don't take up much room in the saddle bag. A great alternative to hard lowers.

Mar 6, 2011 | 09:32 AM

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Troubleman

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From: Central California

Quote:

Originally Posted by leadman

I use the nylon ones.They work great.Mama says she
can tell there is less cold air on her with them on.
Therefore they also contribute to less noise from the
back seat.

Amen

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Mar 6, 2011 | 09:37 AM

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HDV-GLIDE

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From: Indian Land, SC

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoDeal

I have them for my fatboy. They are absolutely worthless for temperature/cold, but do help keep my lower legs and feet a bit drier in rain.

Better change your thermostat and antifreeze if your not getting any heat out of them......LOL....Sorry, couldn't resist....

Mar 6, 2011 | 09:44 AM

#20

ravenron

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From: Elizabeth, CO

I've considered these but wasn't sure if they had accommodations for the highway pegs? If not, do you guys cut yours or do you take off your pegs? Thanks...

Ron

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