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Jan 27th, 2008, 08:08 AM
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200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Livingston, Tx.
Posts: 432 Model: 08 FLHT Interests: Motorcycles, fishing Occupation: Semi retired locksmith
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Been thinkin about Lower fairings for my bike for a while. Know they don't look good. My buddy has em on his Ultra, he was gonna take them off for the summer but with the cold he said he couldn't take em off.
I been debating on ordering a hard set for my Standard for their comfort they add to the bike. And all you have to do is open the vent when its over 50 for air to the motor. They stick up higher and give more protection than soft fairings..
Well I was at Cowboy yesterday gettin a manual for my 08 bike, got the old lady to buy me some soft lower farings yesterday to try out.
When we left the Hawgstop Bar at 5:00pm yesterday, I deceided it was gonna be cooler and I stuck them on for the ride home. The closer we got to Livingston the colder it got. I now appreciate the added comfort of lower fairings. My wife even commented at all the cold air that was gone off our legs and feet.
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Jan 27th, 2008, 08:18 AM
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#2
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,560
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i keep a set in my bags,,,take up no room. they work really well in the rain also......  |
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Jan 27th, 2008, 11:05 AM
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#3
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 1,139 Model: 2004 E Glide Standard, Stage 1. Interests: Riding, fishing, hunting, camping, spending time with wife and daughter Occupation: Air Force Nurse
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Originally Posted by chucktx
i keep a set in my bags,,,take up no room. they work really well in the rain also...... |
Do they work if you have highway pegs? I have seen them...not up close.... only on line.... |
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Jan 27th, 2008, 01:43 PM
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#4
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 1,087 Interests: Anything outdoors (climbing, backpacking, fishing, Mtn biking, riding) Occupation: Chemistry teacher
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If you are talking about what I think you are, I believe they do... Know a couple of Bro's that have them for the colder months and they work with their highway pegs on... |
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Jan 27th, 2008, 03:02 PM
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#5
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Alvin TX
Posts: 1,729 Model: 03 E Glide X cop bike Interests: My family Old Dodge truck's Riding My Glide Occupation: Retired truck Driver
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I have the soft one's , lay flat easy on & off & work real good in cold or wet weather, & A hell of alot cheeper
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Jan 27th, 2008, 04:18 PM
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#6
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 1,139 Model: 2004 E Glide Standard, Stage 1. Interests: Riding, fishing, hunting, camping, spending time with wife and daughter Occupation: Air Force Nurse
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Originally Posted by mwelych
If you are talking about what I think you are, I believe they do... Know a couple of Bro's that have them for the colder months and they work with their highway pegs on... |
I have highway pegs on my role bars. Wondering if the soft covers...not sure, but if I saw correctly, they slide over the role bars.....I just don't know if there is a slot to "thread" the highway pegs through..... |
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Jan 27th, 2008, 04:21 PM
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 548 Model: Harley 02' Heritage Classic Interests: Riding Occupation: Riding - Semi Retired
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My brother uses them on the engine guard on his EG. The ones he has have a cut out in them to slip over the highway pegs.
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Jan 27th, 2008, 04:54 PM
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#8
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Churchill County, NV
Posts: 641 Model: '99 FLHR Road King Interests: Ride, Hunt, 4X4, Fish, Cigars - the good things Occupation: U.S. Navy - Retired
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I use the elephant ear type, got 'em from J&P, and really like them. Mine attach on the engine guards and then hook together with a strap. I've used them all summer and even on a 1000 mile run that was mostly above 100 degrees, and had no problems. They will reduce your miles per gallon, but they catch a lot of bugs and rocks that would otherwise be bouncing on your legs. And they are lifesavers in the cold - rode in the teens a few times already this winter. I think mine are "Desert Dogs" or something like that.
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Jan 27th, 2008, 06:14 PM
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#9
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,560
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yes they work with footpegs on the guards.....now if ya have the kind with the heel support, you will have to work the slit over that. takes just a minute longer, but they fit!
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