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Old 04-11-2011, 09:18 AM
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I am thinking about adding speakers to my lower fairings. The lower fairings will be repainted to match the rest of the bike. I like my lowers, I just don't like the unfinished look of the back of the fairings. Can the the backs of the lower fairings be painted? They are vented lowers.

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I am thinking about adding speakers to my lower fairings. The lower fairings will be repainted to match the rest of the bike. I like my lowers, I just don't like the unfinished look of the back of the fairings. Can the the backs of the lower fairings be painted? They are vented lowers.

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Sure they can be painted ... anything can be painted with the right product and "prep work" .... however you might want to consider something other than a "gloss" finish for the inside of the lowers .... with your feet constantly "bouncing" around in there the finish wil get beat up rather quickly. I saw a set done in "Linex" ( the guys who do the spray in bed liners ) and it looked real nice. Also, the stuff is bullett proof. Just my.02 cents worth.
 
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I guess there might be one advantage to having small feel. My feet are not close to the lowers. lol
 
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Arent the lowers the same material as the inner fairing?
 
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