I'm not real happy with my Rifle Lowers. They don't seem to do enough when it's cold, then they do too much when it's hot! Is anyone else
having a similar experience?
Rifle Lowers - Not real impressed.
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HSATF 1st Officer
Posts: 1150 06/06/07 6:22 AM First Officer |
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HSATF 1st Officer
Posts: 1970 06/06/07 6:30 AM |
I love mine.
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HSATF 1st Officer
Posts: 1150 06/06/07 6:47 AM First Officer |
After installing them, did you actually feel warmer on cold mornings? Because I'm not.
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Posts: 2320 06/06/07 7:34 AM
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Chicago, when riding in the winter or summer for that matter, you should wear pants. Bob
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HSATF 1st Officer
Posts: 752 06/06/07 8:09 AM |
but all kidding aside, yes....please wear pants when riding. 
I don't think the lowers are intended to block much wind, just help reduce the air coming up underneath the windshield to cut down the turbulence and buffetting. To block cold wind either some engine guard chaps or a set of deflector vents would be your best bet.
duke
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HSATF 1st Officer
Posts: 1150 06/06/07 9:15 AM First Officer |
dukey33 wrote: I bought these thinking they would block cold air and direct engine heat up to the low-pressure area behind the windshield, which they do ... when it's hot. Also, I have these mounted about as high as I can and my forks still bottom out against the mounts on large sharp bumps. Buffeting has never been a problem for me so I think these have gotta go. Keep an eye on the "For Sale" thread if you're interested.
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HSATF 1st Officer
Posts: 1023 06/12/07 6:50 PM |
If you do sell them I'll take em . You beat me to them when you bought them. I'll ride down your way and pick them up.
Jay
Patriot Guard Rider http://www.patriotguard.org/ 98' T Black & Chrome 69' Buick GS 400 Conv. " Never ride faster than your angel can fly" "Ask the American Indians what happens when you don't control immigration"
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HSATF 1st Officer
Posts: 1150 06/18/07 10:48 AM First Officer |
If you want to ride all the way to Baroda, Michigan, I'll put them in your hands for $50. Heck, I'll loan you the tools to install 'em in my
driveway!
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HSATF Tail Gunner
Posts: 88 06/18/07 12:29 PM Tail Gunner |
Why are you called "Chicago" if you live in Baroda? Shouldn't you be called "Baroda" ????
Bob
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HSATF 1st Officer
Posts: 1150 06/19/07 6:09 AM First Officer |
Well, first of all, Baroda is just a far eastern suburb of Chicago. We get all of the Chicago TV and Radio stations, all of our lakefront property is owned by
rich Chicago people and St. Joseph (a town just north of us) throws a "Venitian Festival" every year just for Chicago boaters.
But the reason I call myself Chicago is that I just love that toddelin' town. I practically live and die for Da Bears, and I love the Bulls, Cubs and Blackhawks too! The best pizza in the world is at Pizzaria Uno on the corner of Ohio and Wabash. They invented deep-dish, ya know. When my wife and I were dating, we would go to the old Chicago Stadium, buy Bulls tickets off the street and watch MJ play. I was at the NFC Championship game in '85 to cheer the Shufflin' Crew on to the Super Bowl. I was also at the Fog Bowl in the '88 playoffs. I've been to Blues Fest and Taste of Chicago a bunch of times. I've been to Chicago around a hundred times and I can honestly say I've never had a bad time. Wait, I feel a Frank Sinatra moment coming on. It's myyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy kind of tooooooooooooooooooooown!
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Posts: 2320 06/19/07 4:43 PM
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Chicago is a great town. I am flying into Chicago tomorrow morning for business. Just not enough time this time around to do anything fun! Bob
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HSATF 1st Officer
Posts: 1150 06/20/07 5:26 AM First Officer |
ragtop69gs wrote: So how about it, Ragtop? Wanna do business? If so, you can email me at ckarnik@hotmail.com. If not, I'll post them in the "For Sale" section.
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HSATF 1st Officer
Posts: 1023 06/24/07 5:54 PM |
Yes I wan them. Email sent.
Jay
Patriot Guard Rider http://www.patriotguard.org/ 98' T Black & Chrome 69' Buick GS 400 Conv. " Never ride faster than your angel can fly" "Ask the American Indians what happens when you don't control immigration"
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HSATF 1st Officer
Posts: 1150 06/25/07 11:10 AM First Officer |
Email replied to.
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HSATF 1st Officer
Posts: 1150 07/09/07 9:50 AM First Officer |
Jay, FedEx says they are waiting at your door. Be sure to find the little ziplock bag with the 4 extra chrome screw covers in it. Let me know how you like
'em.
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HSATF 1st Officer
Posts: 1023 07/09/07 5:45 PM |
Fed ex dropped them off today. Glad you mentioned the ziplock because I sure did miss it. I will get them on tonight and let you know if I find the same
annoyances you did.
I'd have responded earlier but the transformer at the end of my road blew out at 5  30 pm yesterday and we just got power ( Air Conditioning) back.
Thanks
Jay
Patriot Guard Rider http://www.patriotguard.org/ 98' T Black & Chrome 69' Buick GS 400 Conv. " Never ride faster than your angel can fly" "Ask the American Indians what happens when you don't control immigration"
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HSATF 1st Officer
Posts: 1023 07/12/07 6:15 PM |
So far I am happy with them.
Jay
Patriot Guard Rider http://www.patriotguard.org/ 98' T Black & Chrome 69' Buick GS 400 Conv. " Never ride faster than your angel can fly" "Ask the American Indians what happens when you don't control immigration"
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HSATF 1st Officer
Posts: 1150 07/13/07 6:12 AM First Officer |
ragtop69gs wrote: Details! Details! Oh yeah, and pictures. Pictures!
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Posts: 1023 07/13/07 4:17 PM |
Pics will have to wait til tomorrow. Details too.
Jay
Patriot Guard Rider http://www.patriotguard.org/ 98' T Black & Chrome 69' Buick GS 400 Conv. " Never ride faster than your angel can fly" "Ask the American Indians what happens when you don't control immigration"
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