Another Road Glide Hard lowers Question
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,380
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From: Atlanta
I have an '08 Road Glide with the HD lowers for that model. They make a great difference in comfort in the winter and really tame the buffeting that this model is known for. Now that the Electra Glide lowers can be fitted by replacing the fairing brackets, I would definitely go that way if I was going to purchase lowers again. I have seen the Hogg Chops, and they are an excellent value for the price, but I really like the looks and quality of the HD lowers.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,319
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From: Deep South Texas
Why can't regular lowers be notched for the support bracket to fit the RG? Is there another clearance issue? I have not had the chance to actually hold both styles at one time to compare them, possibly someone else has? If the 2010 brackets only move the fairing up 7/8", I am trying to understand why that amount cannot be trimmed off the standard lowers.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 151
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From: Hollister,CA
Who makes those vents?
Do they flow well?
Do they close completely?
I pondered Hogg Chopps for a long time but ended up going with factory.
I would probably do the updated mount and go with vented ultra lowers if I was to do it again.
Does removing the air deflector from the bottom of the tripple tree make any difference?
I have planned on removing it but haven't found the time to do it yet.
Do they flow well?
Do they close completely?
I pondered Hogg Chopps for a long time but ended up going with factory.
I would probably do the updated mount and go with vented ultra lowers if I was to do it again.
Does removing the air deflector from the bottom of the tripple tree make any difference?
I have planned on removing it but haven't found the time to do it yet.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 6,146
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From: along the Front Range in Colorado
[QUOTE=woods;5800250]Who makes those vents?
Do they flow well?
Do they close completely?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLE...#ht_500wt_1182
They allow a reasonable stream of air when open, not like big ultra vents, but enough to blow out extra heat
and they do close completely.
Do they flow well?
Do they close completely?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLE...#ht_500wt_1182
They allow a reasonable stream of air when open, not like big ultra vents, but enough to blow out extra heat
and they do close completely.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 10,675
Likes: 95
From: Billings,Mt.
[QUOTE=groupw;5800347]
Are they sold as pairs?
Who makes those vents?
Do they flow well?
Do they close completely?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLE...#ht_500wt_1182
They allow a reasonable stream of air when open, not like big ultra vents, but enough to blow out extra heat
and they do close completely.
Do they flow well?
Do they close completely?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLE...#ht_500wt_1182
They allow a reasonable stream of air when open, not like big ultra vents, but enough to blow out extra heat
and they do close completely.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,687
Likes: 9
From: SoCal & West TN
I like the Factory 2009/Earlier Lowers. They have the Lip that meets the Fairing better than the Eletra Glide Lowers.
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Road Warrior
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Heres a thread with some relevant info:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ml#post5730502
There are other vents available for RG lowers. They mount in the front leading edge of the lower. Search Flea-Bay. I bought mine for $30.
To summarize the thread:
2 choices on lowers for RG's
RG lowers w/o vents (until the moco discontinues)
Bat wing lowers (with the use of new fairing brackets)
Road glide lowers:
Pros
Easy bolt on
Effective blocking wind
Better when its cooler
Cons
No vents
Hotter in the summer
Glove boxes separate (overpriced)
Bat wing lowers:
Pros
Has vents
Higher fairing mounting
(good if your tall)
Cooler in the summer
Cons
Fairing bracket has to be replaced
Less wind protection
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ml#post5730502
There are other vents available for RG lowers. They mount in the front leading edge of the lower. Search Flea-Bay. I bought mine for $30.
To summarize the thread:
2 choices on lowers for RG's
RG lowers w/o vents (until the moco discontinues)
Bat wing lowers (with the use of new fairing brackets)
Road glide lowers:
Pros
Easy bolt on
Effective blocking wind
Better when its cooler
Cons
No vents
Hotter in the summer
Glove boxes separate (overpriced)
Bat wing lowers:
Pros
Has vents
Higher fairing mounting
(good if your tall)
Cooler in the summer
Cons
Fairing bracket has to be replaced
Less wind protection
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
From: Hollister,CA
Heres a thread with some relevant info:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ml#post5730502
There are other vents available for RG lowers. They mount in the front leading edge of the lower. Search Flea-Bay. I bought mine for $30.
To summarize the thread:
2 choices on lowers for RG's
RG lowers w/o vents (until the moco discontinues)
Bat wing lowers (with the use of new fairing brackets)
Road glide lowers:
Pros
Easy bolt on
Effective blocking wind
Better when its cooler
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ml#post5730502
There are other vents available for RG lowers. They mount in the front leading edge of the lower. Search Flea-Bay. I bought mine for $30.
To summarize the thread:
2 choices on lowers for RG's
RG lowers w/o vents (until the moco discontinues)
Bat wing lowers (with the use of new fairing brackets)
Road glide lowers:
Pros
Easy bolt on
Effective blocking wind
Better when its cooler