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Old 12-10-2011, 03:24 PM
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torbulence highway or does it not matter. I have a 2011 ultra and seems it rides better with them open. What is your experience? Especially with mild wind it rides better with them open. I see no difference slow riding. Thanks.
 
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Old 12-10-2011, 03:30 PM
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I took mine off. They get in the way of my big feet.
 
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Old 12-10-2011, 03:39 PM
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I generally ride with them open year round. There seems to be less updraft turbulence that way. If I have them closed I've had half empty large soda cups like from Firehouse Subs (not a plug) lift out of my glove box cup holder from Captain Itch (that is a shameless plug!) and leave the bike.
 
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Old 12-10-2011, 04:11 PM
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Less updraft. Interesting.
 
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Old 12-10-2011, 05:14 PM
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I don't see a lot of difference but I don't run very often above 65 or 70 MPH. Often I have to look down to see if they're open or closed.
 
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when it is raining or snowing I like to keep them closed, when it is summer I like them hanging in my garage.
 
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Old 12-10-2011, 05:33 PM
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when it is raining or snowing I like to keep them closed, when it is summer I like them hanging in my garage.
Same here
 
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Old 12-10-2011, 05:50 PM
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If it is cold I close them and if its warm or hot I open them.
 
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If it is cold I close them and if its warm or hot I open them.
What he said....plus I don't see any issues around turbulence with them closed.
 
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Originally Posted by mtclassic
when it is raining or snowing I like to keep them closed, when it is summer I like them hanging in my garage.
Same here.
 
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