Large lowers, redneck style

scott2007nomad · 04-11-2010, 09:14 PM

I had a really rough bobble head day yesterday so I decided to take action.
I have been wanting to replace my stock lowers and “Idaho (High Plains Drifter)” sent me this pattern a long time ago so I thought I would try a test run first.
I cut these out of ¼” plywood and went for a test spin on the freeway.
I noticed a difference immediately.
At 80 mph I could feel a slight push from behind my head but no buffeting.
I put the stock lowers back on to compare and wow, what a difference.
The larger lowers were just as comfortable at 90 mph as the stock were at 70 mph.
(BTW: the speeds referenced was as the speedometer indicated. My speedo reads about +5 at speeds greater than 50 mph)

Now to get a replacement for the plywood and I’ll be happy.

Also, if you want a copy of the pattern, let me know and I’ll pay it forward.

scott2007nomad · 04-11-2010, 09:14 PM

I had a really rough bobble head day yesterday so I decided to take action.
I have been wanting to replace my stock lowers and “Idaho (High Plains Drifter)” sent me this pattern a long time ago so I thought I would try a test run first.
I cut these out of ¼” plywood and went for a test spin on the freeway.
I noticed a difference immediately.
At 80 mph I could feel a slight push from behind my head but no buffeting.
I put the stock lowers back on to compare and wow, what a difference.
The larger lowers were just as comfortable at 90 mph as the stock were at 70 mph.
(BTW: the speeds referenced was as the speedometer indicated. My speedo reads about +5 at speeds greater than 50 mph)

Now to get a replacement for the plywood and I’ll be happy.

Also, if you want a copy of the pattern, let me know and I’ll pay it forward.

scott2007nomad · 04-11-2010, 09:14 PM

I had a really rough bobble head day yesterday so I decided to take action.
I have been wanting to replace my stock lowers and “Idaho (High Plains Drifter)” sent me this pattern a long time ago so I thought I would try a test run first.
I cut these out of ¼” plywood and went for a test spin on the freeway.
I noticed a difference immediately.
At 80 mph I could feel a slight push from behind my head but no buffeting.
I put the stock lowers back on to compare and wow, what a difference.
The larger lowers were just as comfortable at 90 mph as the stock were at 70 mph.
(BTW: the speeds referenced was as the speedometer indicated. My speedo reads about +5 at speeds greater than 50 mph)

Now to get a replacement for the plywood and I’ll be happy.

Also, if you want a copy of the pattern, let me know and I’ll pay it forward.

capnbly · 04-11-2010, 09:24 PM

Those look pretty much like what I have been wanting to put on my bike (in clear plastic of course). Are they the same width as stock, just taller?

I would love a copy of the pattern. If you can, please email it to
duckcopper@yahoo.com

Thanks,
Kris

capnbly · 04-11-2010, 09:24 PM

Those look pretty much like what I have been wanting to put on my bike (in clear plastic of course). Are they the same width as stock, just taller?

I would love a copy of the pattern. If you can, please email it to
duckcopper@yahoo.com

Thanks,
Kris

capnbly · 04-11-2010, 09:24 PM

Those look pretty much like what I have been wanting to put on my bike (in clear plastic of course). Are they the same width as stock, just taller?

I would love a copy of the pattern. If you can, please email it to
duckcopper@yahoo.com

Thanks,
Kris

**ringadingh** · 04-11-2010, 09:25 PM

Im sure Jeff Foxworthy would approve! Thats a great idea making them from wood first. you could even experiment a bit with the size to see if you can make them better for your personal application before cutting them from plastic.

**ringadingh** · 04-11-2010, 09:25 PM

Im sure Jeff Foxworthy would approve! Thats a great idea making them from wood first. you could even experiment a bit with the size to see if you can make them better for your personal application before cutting them from plastic.

**ringadingh** · 04-11-2010, 09:25 PM

Im sure Jeff Foxworthy would approve! Thats a great idea making them from wood first. you could even experiment a bit with the size to see if you can make them better for your personal application before cutting them from plastic.

**MAS Tequila** · 04-11-2010, 09:57 PM

Where's the duct tape?

No self-respecting redneck would be caught dead without some on his bike.

MT

**MAS Tequila** · 04-11-2010, 09:57 PM

Where's the duct tape?

No self-respecting redneck would be caught dead without some on his bike.

MT

**MAS Tequila** · 04-11-2010, 09:57 PM

Where's the duct tape?

No self-respecting redneck would be caught dead without some on his bike.

MT

ndbigfish · 04-11-2010, 09:59 PM

Scott,
Not a lot of "woody's" roaming Texas, you would have something original if you left it. ;) ;) Good it helps out.

ndbigfish · 04-11-2010, 09:59 PM

Scott,
Not a lot of "woody's" roaming Texas, you would have something original if you left it. ;) ;) Good it helps out.

ndbigfish · 04-11-2010, 09:59 PM

Scott,
Not a lot of "woody's" roaming Texas, you would have something original if you left it. ;) ;) Good it helps out.

04-11-2010, 09:14 PM	#1
scott2007nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 513	Large lowers, redneck style I had a really rough bobble head day yesterday so I decided to take action. I have been wanting to replace my stock lowers and “Idaho (High Plains Drifter)” sent me this pattern a long time ago so I thought I would try a test run first. I cut these out of ¼” plywood and went for a test spin on the freeway. I noticed a difference immediately. At 80 mph I could feel a slight push from behind my head but no buffeting. I put the stock lowers back on to compare and wow, what a difference. The larger lowers were just as comfortable at 90 mph as the stock were at 70 mph. (BTW: the speeds referenced was as the speedometer indicated. My speedo reads about +5 at speeds greater than 50 mph) Now to get a replacement for the plywood and I’ll be happy. Also, if you want a copy of the pattern, let me know and I’ll pay it forward. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-11-2010, 09:14 PM	#2
scott2007nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 513	Large lowers, redneck style I had a really rough bobble head day yesterday so I decided to take action. I have been wanting to replace my stock lowers and “Idaho (High Plains Drifter)” sent me this pattern a long time ago so I thought I would try a test run first. I cut these out of ¼” plywood and went for a test spin on the freeway. I noticed a difference immediately. At 80 mph I could feel a slight push from behind my head but no buffeting. I put the stock lowers back on to compare and wow, what a difference. The larger lowers were just as comfortable at 90 mph as the stock were at 70 mph. (BTW: the speeds referenced was as the speedometer indicated. My speedo reads about +5 at speeds greater than 50 mph) Now to get a replacement for the plywood and I’ll be happy. Also, if you want a copy of the pattern, let me know and I’ll pay it forward.
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04-11-2010, 09:14 PM	#3
scott2007nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 513	Large lowers, redneck style I had a really rough bobble head day yesterday so I decided to take action. I have been wanting to replace my stock lowers and “Idaho (High Plains Drifter)” sent me this pattern a long time ago so I thought I would try a test run first. I cut these out of ¼” plywood and went for a test spin on the freeway. I noticed a difference immediately. At 80 mph I could feel a slight push from behind my head but no buffeting. I put the stock lowers back on to compare and wow, what a difference. The larger lowers were just as comfortable at 90 mph as the stock were at 70 mph. (BTW: the speeds referenced was as the speedometer indicated. My speedo reads about +5 at speeds greater than 50 mph) Now to get a replacement for the plywood and I’ll be happy. Also, if you want a copy of the pattern, let me know and I’ll pay it forward.
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04-11-2010, 09:24 PM	#4
capnbly Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gadsden, AL Posts: 6	Large lowers, redneck style Those look pretty much like what I have been wanting to put on my bike (in clear plastic of course). Are they the same width as stock, just taller? I would love a copy of the pattern. If you can, please email it to duckcopper@yahoo.com Thanks, Kris
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04-11-2010, 09:24 PM	#5
capnbly Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gadsden, AL Posts: 6	Large lowers, redneck style Those look pretty much like what I have been wanting to put on my bike (in clear plastic of course). Are they the same width as stock, just taller? I would love a copy of the pattern. If you can, please email it to duckcopper@yahoo.com Thanks, Kris Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-11-2010, 09:25 PM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Large lowers, redneck style Im sure Jeff Foxworthy would approve! Thats a great idea making them from wood first. you could even experiment a bit with the size to see if you can make them better for your personal application before cutting them from plastic. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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04-11-2010, 09:57 PM	#10
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Large lowers, redneck style Where's the duct tape? No self-respecting redneck would be caught dead without some on his bike. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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04-11-2010, 09:59 PM	#13
ndbigfish Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 1,162	Large lowers, redneck style Scott, Not a lot of "woody's" roaming Texas, you would have something original if you left it. ;) ;) Good it helps out. __________________ Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13
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