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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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Lookin to see if any one makes a soft crash bar lower that could be used in warmer weather.the ones i saw say not to be used in above 50 degrees
 
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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the soft lowers block cooling air from the motor- which is why the restriction on use. as they push through the air, they just make a big mess of turbulence which spills over the sides

hard lowers order the air flow to the motor and increase cooling ( in PHX I get oil temps 25ş cooler with the hard lowers on).

You could get soft lowers and just throw them in the saddlebags when the temps rise, I have a Pal who puts them on for the morning ride to work, takes them off for the ride home in the aft.

The H-D ones also have a cut out for hiway pegs if you use them

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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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Tks mike,the bigggest thing is rain for me,with no lowers the rain kicks up right at your feet.too bad someone can make a soft lower thats vented for engine cooling
 
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I have a pair of the HD soft lower's I keep in my saddle bag. If it start's raining or turns a little too cold, I'll put them on. Only takes a couple min's to put on or take off.
 
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Originally Posted by speedwaysteve
Tks mike,the bigggest thing is rain for me,with no lowers the rain kicks up right at your feet.too bad someone can make a soft lower thats vented for engine cooling
HD also makes Rain Gaiter's. They are easy to slipon to keep your feet dry.
 
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