Larger Lowers

**scion0** · 08-11-2008, 11:40 AM

??? Ok, with the larger lowers on the bike, they block or move more air around them, but do they do anything good or bad with the handling ? ie, more or less pressure pushing on the front wheel? or am I way off in my thinking...??? ???

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**coacha** · 08-11-2008, 11:49 AM

I have larger lowers and haven't experienced any ill effects in handling. I have had it up to 80 on the highway (85 if you ask Joe) and no issues.

csguru · 08-11-2008, 12:43 PM

No negative handling issues, my legs are warmer with the larger lowers to the point I take them off depending on freeway trips or not.

If I'm just putting around the city I'm not going fast enough to get helmet buffeting so I leave them off.

dogdoc · 08-11-2008, 01:57 PM

No neg effects, I just am not having a ton less head buffeting with them on, near the same as stock.

**scion0** · 08-11-2008, 03:48 PM

That was my point... I wasn't sure what the exact physics or engineeriing behind them (besides, I like the way they look) but was stupid yesterday playing catch up to the wife in her cage (Jeep) and went 100 (really only 95 right???) on the highway yesterday. Did not notice anything bad at that speed other than it was still climbing and then my brain kicked in (the stupidity monitoring part of the brain) and I backed off... down to a mear 75. I did pass her though. :-) (( someone SMITE me for my stupidity ))

chuckster131 · 08-12-2008, 05:20 AM

Good thing you backed down as it would be just my luck, doing something like that would find me on the side of the highway with flashing lights behind.......

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Originally Posted by "Scion0"

That was my point... I wasn't sure what the exact physics or engineeriing behind them (besides, I like the way they look) but was stupid yesterday playing catch up to the wife in her cage (Jeep) and went 100 (really only 95 right???) on the highway yesterday. Did not notice anything bad at that speed other than it was still climbing and then my brain kicked in (the stupidity monitoring part of the brain) and I backed off... down to a mear 75. I did pass her though. :-) (( someone SMITE me for my stupidity ))

**scion0** · 08-12-2008, 05:53 AM

I agree... but it wasn't the flashing lights I was worried about, more than the thoughts of a closed casket of me and the step daughter!! (Forgot to mention I was 2-up when the stupidity occurred. Sad part was she loved the speed!! Kids... ) I am now back to my senses.

Oh did Dave order some lowers and risers from you for an 08 Nomad recently? Met him on a recent poker run and he was very impressed with your work. How about Scott Sutter? (risers only).

aj · 08-12-2008, 07:06 AM

My mate has larger lowers on his bike and I must admit I haven't noticed any difference either slow or fast.

jussmatt · 08-12-2008, 09:17 AM

I've got larger lowers I made from Idaho's pattern and haven't had ANY negative side effects at all. I love having them on....from 0-100, no helmet buffeting at all!!!

Yea...I know Jeff...I owe you a pair.... sorry for the delay...still working on them though!!! ...maybe have them for when you come down for the LSR!!!!!????!!!! Hint..Hint... LOL!

**trip** · 08-12-2008, 09:28 AM

My wider lowers do help in the buffeting department. Combined with my engine guard chaps, I get hardly any buffeting at all. Handling is still the same....I see no difference there.

BTW, I'm one of the few people that keep the engine guard chaps on all year 'round. I only take them off if the temp get's above 100 on the ride.

jussmatt · 08-12-2008, 07:01 PM

I was thinking about the the other day Trip....when I was headed in the direction of rain. I was wondering if it had any negative effect with all the hot weather down here. I guess not. Although several days last week it hit 100 degrees!!

08-12-2008, 09:26 PM

One thing I have noticed with the Edmonds lowers I added in February, when being being overtaken by a semi on the highway, I get a 'sail-like' effect, where I can really feel the draft-wind from the truck and trailer pulling me towards the truck. First time it happened, it took me by surprise and frankly, scared me a little. Now that I know to expect it, I anticipate it and there's no problem. That never happened with the stock lowers.

beezer · 08-13-2008, 05:45 AM

I use the Idaho pattern and they look and work great.

watchman · 08-13-2008, 07:52 AM

We only run them in the cooler weather. No bad effects other than a little loss on gas milage. Not near as bad as running highway bar chaps tho.

chuckster131 · 08-13-2008, 06:15 PM

Yes I remember Scott getting risers, but Dave not sure who he is?

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Originally Posted by "Scion0"

I agree... but it wasn't the flashing lights I was worried about, more than the thoughts of a closed casket of me and the step daughter!! (Forgot to mention I was 2-up when the stupidity occurred. Sad part was she loved the speed!! Kids... ) I am now back to my senses.

Oh did Dave order some lowers and risers from you for an 08 Nomad recently? Met him on a recent poker run and he was very impressed with your work. How about Scott Sutter? (risers only).

08-11-2008, 11:40 AM	#1
scion0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 1,507	Larger Lowers ??? Ok, with the larger lowers on the bike, they block or move more air around them, but do they do anything good or bad with the handling ? ie, more or less pressure pushing on the front wheel? or am I way off in my thinking...??? ??? ;) __________________ ___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097 Former VBA North Central Asst Regional Leader St Jude Rides Peoria to Memphis Rider Retired MSgt, USAF (1979 -99) "Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff!" Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-11-2008, 11:49 AM	#2
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Larger Lowers I have larger lowers and haven't experienced any ill effects in handling. I have had it up to 80 on the highway (85 if you ask Joe) and no issues. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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08-11-2008, 12:43 PM	#3
csguru Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 179	Larger Lowers No negative handling issues, my legs are warmer with the larger lowers to the point I take them off depending on freeway trips or not. If I'm just putting around the city I'm not going fast enough to get helmet buffeting so I leave them off. __________________ 2006 1600 Nomad 2004 Shadow Sabre KawaNow 00539 VROC 27039 KD8FMG <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=fd1ba75e-1098-4403-8785-772de5dd81c4" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.geocaching.com/stats/img.aspx?txt=Cacheaholic+Extraordinaire&uid=fd1ba7 5e-1098-4403-8785-772de5dd81c4&bg =2" alt="Profile for csguru" /></a>
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08-11-2008, 01:57 PM	#4
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Larger Lowers No neg effects, I just am not having a ton less head buffeting with them on, near the same as stock.
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08-11-2008, 03:48 PM	#5
scion0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 1,507	Larger Lowers That was my point... I wasn't sure what the exact physics or engineeriing behind them (besides, I like the way they look) but was stupid yesterday playing catch up to the wife in her cage (Jeep) and went 100 (really only 95 right???) on the highway yesterday. Did not notice anything bad at that speed other than it was still climbing and then my brain kicked in (the stupidity monitoring part of the brain) and I backed off... down to a mear 75. I did pass her though. :-) (( someone SMITE me for my stupidity )) __________________ ___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097 Former VBA North Central Asst Regional Leader St Jude Rides Peoria to Memphis Rider Retired MSgt, USAF (1979 -99) "Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff!" Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-12-2008, 05:53 AM	#7
scion0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 1,507	Larger Lowers I agree... but it wasn't the flashing lights I was worried about, more than the thoughts of a closed casket of me and the step daughter!! (Forgot to mention I was 2-up when the stupidity occurred. Sad part was she loved the speed!! Kids... ) I am now back to my senses. Oh did Dave order some lowers and risers from you for an 08 Nomad recently? Met him on a recent poker run and he was very impressed with your work. How about Scott Sutter? (risers only). __________________ ___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097 Former VBA North Central Asst Regional Leader St Jude Rides Peoria to Memphis Rider Retired MSgt, USAF (1979 -99) "Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff!" Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad
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08-12-2008, 07:06 AM	#8
aj Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 419	Larger Lowers My mate has larger lowers on his bike and I must admit I haven't noticed any difference either slow or fast.
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08-12-2008, 09:17 AM	#9
jussmatt Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Richmond, TX. Posts: 2,588	Larger Lowers I've got larger lowers I made from Idaho's pattern and haven't had ANY negative side effects at all. I love having them on....from 0-100, no helmet buffeting at all!!! Yea...I know Jeff...I owe you a pair.... sorry for the delay...still working on them though!!! ...maybe have them for when you come down for the LSR!!!!!????!!!! Hint..Hint... LOL!
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08-12-2008, 09:28 AM	#10
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Larger Lowers My wider lowers do help in the buffeting department. Combined with my engine guard chaps, I get hardly any buffeting at all. Handling is still the same....I see no difference there. BTW, I'm one of the few people that keep the engine guard chaps on all year 'round. I only take them off if the temp get's above 100 on the ride. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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08-12-2008, 07:01 PM	#11
jussmatt Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Richmond, TX. Posts: 2,588	Larger Lowers I was thinking about the the other day Trip....when I was headed in the direction of rain. I was wondering if it had any negative effect with all the hot weather down here. I guess not. Although several days last week it hit 100 degrees!!
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08-12-2008, 09:26 PM	#12
Guest Posts: n/a	Larger Lowers One thing I have noticed with the Edmonds lowers I added in February, when being being overtaken by a semi on the highway, I get a 'sail-like' effect, where I can really feel the draft-wind from the truck and trailer pulling me towards the truck. First time it happened, it took me by surprise and frankly, scared me a little. Now that I know to expect it, I anticipate it and there's no problem. That never happened with the stock lowers.
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08-13-2008, 05:45 AM	#13
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,780	Larger Lowers I use the Idaho pattern and they look and work great. __________________ 2012 FLHTK
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08-13-2008, 07:52 AM	#14
watchman Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Macon, Missouri Posts: 1,175	Larger Lowers We only run them in the cooler weather. No bad effects other than a little loss on gas milage. Not near as bad as running highway bar chaps tho.
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