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charlie

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Lower ferring
« on: August 01, 2007, 06:51:36 PM »
Is anyone riding with there lower ferrings on in a hot climate. Here in GA. It's high 80's to lower 90's.
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Re: Lower ferring
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2007, 06:54:44 PM »
Quote from: charlie on August 01, 2007, 06:51:36 PM
Is anyone riding with there lower ferrings on in a hot climate. Here in GA. It's high 80's to lower 90's.

I have never taken my lowers off my bike...today it is 94 degrees and probably 80% humidity...HOT. 
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Re: Lower ferring
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2007, 06:55:53 PM »
Never taken my lowers off either.  Rode in 100 degree temps a few weeks ago.

Best make sure the lower vents are open.
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Re: Lower ferring
« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2007, 07:10:08 PM »
You know if you ride these new bikes in the rain you get a free steam bath but don't tell the moco or they will charge us extra for that. ;D
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Re: Lower ferring
« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2007, 07:14:53 PM »
I had them off once to do a good clean and polish, left them off for about a week.
Didn't like the way it looked and after seeing how much the lower fork sliders had been "sand blasted" I decided to put them back on, they already have nicks and chips from the road, so why damage the chrome on the engine too?
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Re: Lower ferring
« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2007, 08:00:57 PM »
The only reason I took mine off is because I am always dropping my Ultra.








Intentionally, that is. I do a bike drop, and bike up demo for the folks who take my Ride Like A Pro class.
When I leave on my ride next month, I'm putting them back on.


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Re: Lower ferring
« Reply #6 on: August 01, 2007, 08:05:41 PM »
I live in southern AZ...... gets really hot here leave them on!!!
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Re: Lower ferring
« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2007, 08:10:32 PM »
Different opinion here....Living in TX and still uncertain about how these bikes handle the extremely hot weather, I  took mine off the first week I had the bike.  I have them wrapped and stored and they will stay off until  fall.  I actually like the bike without them as I have more room to stretch my legs.

I do miss the extra storeage they offer, but I just want to keep the engine as cool as possible.  I know some will tell you that the rear jugs gets more air with them on, but someone will have to prove that to me.  Not buying that theory until I see some wind tunnel testing :P

You can bet the first cold day, I'll be installing them as fast as I can.  I may look into the quick detach hardware that the MoCo just came out with.  I want to do all I can to make it easier for someone to rip mine off when the get a chance.
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Re: Lower ferring
« Reply #8 on: August 01, 2007, 08:16:46 PM »
Quote from: Cobaltman on August 01, 2007, 08:10:32 PM
Different opinion here....Living in TX and still uncertain about how these bikes handle the extremely hot weather, I  took mine off the first week I had the bike.  I have them wrapped and stored and they will stay off until  fall.  I actually like the bike without them as I have more room to stretch my legs.

I do miss the extra storeage they offer, but I just want to keep the engine as cool as possible.  I know some will tell you that the rear jugs gets more air with them on, but someone will have to prove that to me.  Not buying that theory until I see some wind tunnel testing :P

You can bet the first cold day, I'll be installing them as fast as I can.  I may look into the quick detach hardware that the MoCo just came out with. I want to do all I can to make it easier for someone to rip mine off when the get a chance.

Had a long conversation with a fellow that explained the "channeling" effect the lowers have as to air flow around the engine.  So far no problems - know some folks who take the lowers off and it will get more air to the rider when its hot.

As to that quick detach - biggest drawback would be it would be MUCH quicker for thieves to steal lowers, and there is an aftermarket for lowers out there.
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Re: Lower ferring
« Reply #9 on: August 01, 2007, 08:18:14 PM »
I never took them off my 02, which didn't have the vents, and now the 07, which does have the vents.  I added the adjustable fairing wings and get plenty of air flow back towards me and the engine.  No need to take them off, plus I like the looks of them on better.
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Re: Lower ferring
« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2007, 08:23:11 PM »
Quote from: RedDevil on August 01, 2007, 08:18:14 PM
I never took them off my 02, which didn't have the vents, and now the 07, which does have the vents.  I added the adjustable fairing wings and get plenty of air flow back towards me and the engine.  No need to take them off, plus I like the looks of them on better.
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I also am not as old as some of you guys, so I don't want it to look like a total Geezer Glide.. :D ;D

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Re: Lower ferring
« Reply #11 on: August 01, 2007, 08:30:36 PM »
Leave mine on year round.

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Re: Lower ferring
« Reply #12 on: August 01, 2007, 08:41:03 PM »
Have always left them on. Why take them off? Besides if I take mine off I will loose half of my tunes/volume  ;D
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Re: Lower ferring
« Reply #13 on: August 01, 2007, 08:42:02 PM »
Quote from: Cobaltman on August 01, 2007, 08:23:11 PM
I also am not as old as some of you guys, so I don't want it to look like a total Geezer Glide.. :D ;D

Just kidding....not...Really, I am.....mabye... :D
Hey!!  I resemble that remark!!! :P
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Re: Lower ferring
« Reply #14 on: August 01, 2007, 08:56:04 PM »
Quote from: Cobaltman on August 01, 2007, 08:23:11 PM
I also am not as old as some of you guys, so I don't want it to look like a total Geezer Glide.. :D ;D

Just kidding....not...Really, I am.....mabye... :D

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