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[Dan_Lockwood]

Without going back through many pages of threads, I just have one quick question.

For those here that have added the lowers to your SERG's, have they cut down on the wind buffetting that comes from down below and up and around the tank area?

I've added the two deflectors to the inner fairing in front of the tank and they seem to have helped some.

I'm looking at adding lowers and just want to know if it's going to help me out much wind wise.  I ride a lot in the very hot summer here in St. Louis area and not so much when it's colder, so having the lowers to help with wind may also make my riding too hot to be pleasureable.

Thanks!

[Twolanerider]

Without going back through many pages of threads, I just have one quick question.

For those here that have added the lowers to your SERG's, have they cut down on the wind buffetting that comes from down below and up and around the tank area?

I've added the two deflectors to the inner fairing in front of the tank and they seem to have helped some.

I'm looking at adding lowers and just want to know if it's going to help me out much wind wise.  I ride a lot in the very hot summer here in St. Louis area and not so much when it's colder, so having the lowers to help with wind may also make my riding too hot to be pleasureable.

Thanks!

Dan,
I like the look of the bike better with the lowers on.  Just seems more "complete."  While they are great for cooler weather or rain it's too hot behind them when it warms up.  I take mine off from June to October.  Carry soft-lowers in the bottom of a saddle bag during warm months to put off in case of rain.

[Dan_Lockwood]

Dan,
I like the look of the bike better with the lowers on.  Just seems more "complete."  While they are great for cooler weather or rain it's too hot behind them when it warms up.  I take mine off from June to October.  Carry soft-lowers in the bottom of a saddle bag during warm months to put off in case of rain.

Don, thanks for the first hand info.

What I didn't say was that I just saw the new J&M lower fairing speaker kit and was thinking of killing two birds with one stone, so to speak.

I too think the SERG looks better with them on, but the heat is going to be an issue.  What you probably don't know is how good the '10 and new vented lowers actually cool the rider, if at all.

Maybe someone with the '10 style/newer vented work for the hot weather.

Thanks for the comments.

[Twolanerider]

That's true Dan. Last year Lou had the stones to cut his original lowers and add vents to his 2000.  He reported being able to keep the lowers on after adding the vents. 

[Dan_Lockwood]

That's true Dan. Last year Lou had the stones to cut his original lowers and add vents to his 2000.  He reported being able to keep the lowers on after adding the vents.  

Don, the '10 and later have a very large vent designed in. To do the later lowers on my SERG I will have to do the lower engine guard to fairing mounts as well as the main front inner fairing mounting bracket. But from what I've read the later model lower is designed a bit better. As well as accepting the '11 SESG type speaker pods.

I'm not sure this summer will allow that much money to be spent. I want to do the forks at the same time so I don't waste double labor pulling it down twice.

So lowers, speaker pods and monotubes will set me back quite a bit, I'll just tide this summer.

I just bought Rob's 30T and belt so I WILL do that as soon as the arrive.

That will keep me happy for a while.

Thanks again for the input on the lowers. Maybe one of the guys with the later lowers will post later tonight.

[NVWLDTHG]

With regard to the wind buffetting, there is no question for me.  The '09 lowers were a life changer.  My feet were always dancing on the floorboards from the wind. 

Never have installed any vents.  Once I changed out the header to the 49-96 and got rid of that heatalator air cleaner with the heavy breather, heat has never been an issue for me.

And, they do make a nice mount for speakers.

Good luck.

[CVODON]

I changed the brackets on my 09 and used the newer vented style lowers. We ride year-round and they work well in the winter but from April - Novembler they are in the garage. I don't notice the heat so much myself but wife complains constantly about her feet being hot when they are on in the warmer months. They do help stabilze your feet on the boards at speed, but unlike twolane I think they look awful on any dresser so I am always glad when it comes time to remove them. I also used the HD thumbscrew kit so removal is a little easier than using a screwdriver.

[rascal1007]

Without going back through many pages of threads, I just have one quick question.

For those here that have added the lowers to your SERG's, have they cut down on the wind buffetting that comes from down below and up and around the tank area?

I've added the two deflectors to the inner fairing in front of the tank and they seem to have helped some.

I'm looking at adding lowers and just want to know if it's going to help me out much wind wise.  I ride a lot in the very hot summer here in St. Louis area and not so much when it's colder, so having the lowers to help with wind may also make my riding too hot to be pleasureable.

Thanks!

I recently installed lowers on mine and I was amazed at the difference.
There is still some updraft beside the tank, but it's only about 20% of what I had without the lowers.
Mine will NOT be coming off anytime soon!

Russell

[Highjagger]

My lowers ( old style but with vents ) stay on the bike the whole year .

[n7543g]

I put 09 roadglide lowers on my bike this last winter (hd painted) and haven't taken them off. In northern Iowa we don't have many hot days, but we have had this year! No problems, love them. No bugs on my pants and I have some extra storage. I went non vented, but the vented would have been great.

[GregKhougaz]

N7453g,  Your lowers look great.  Best color bike too though I might be biased.   

[charles05663]

Yellow is the best by far...

[dartman]

My lowers ( old style but with vents ) stay on the bike the whole year .

x2   lowers reduce updraft by 80 percent IMHO no heat problems.

[Highjagger]

And the look is complete

[2018_FLTRXSE]

I often ride my buddy's '00 SERG and love the lowers.. and he indicates its not that bad, even with the humidity here.... its far better for rain protection than anything else.. and IMHO will hide the aftermarket oil cooler with fan I am also about to install on mine.