Lowers VS. No Lowers

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#41

06-04-2018, 12:37 AM

TXSLEDS

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I had lowers added to my '06 Street Glide when I purchased it new. I ride with them on year round. I do appreciate some of the modification tips in this thread.

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06-04-2018, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by hattitude

I just spent 30 minutes searching, but can't find it.... damn, and I thought I saved it too...

Either this Forum, or the other one I read.... a guy did a back to back test on the same route, with some challenging aspects tha varied rpm & load. He was using his PowerVision in gauge mode, to monitor engine temps. He found his engine actually ran cooler (twin cam air cooled engine) with the lowers on , than with the lowers off...

Sorry I couldn't find the link, so for now it's just hearsay..... FWIW...

I proved that to myself with my 1989 UltraClassic. Used an infrared thermometer to check temps and the lowers lowered the engine temp with forced air cooling. I know other have done the same thing. The riders may feel cooler without the lowers, but the engine won't.

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06-04-2018, 06:11 AM

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So does it really hurt the bike to ride without? Probably not. My bike was sold to me without lowers and I add them for winter riding. I remove to be cooler not to make the bike cooler or not.
Several of my friends and I have talked about this before, I think it’s personal preference.
when you’re rolling down the road I don’t think a few degrees is going to make that big of a difference except the amount of air coming to me. My wife also likes it better with them off so that trumps everything...lol.

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06-12-2018, 01:42 PM

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Had a little extra time, so I re-installed my lowers that have been off since the day I bought it.
Went for a ride and first thing off was the transition from my pegs, set just so I leave my heels on the floorboards, to shift or brake. Every time I moved my foot I contacted the Lower - both sides. Then it was hot as hell on my right leg. After a short run I got caught it some rain, perhaps my legs didn't get wet as fast, but before I got home I was soaked from soles to the knees.
Bottom line, if there was any improvement, I didn't find it. Lowers going back into storage.

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