Anyone use the Memphis Shades lowers?

[John Schmidt]

I have a batwing fairing on the bike but still get some pretty good wind over the tank and in the face. Has anyone mounted the Memphis Shades version of lowers on their forks and if so, with what results? I have I/S radiator pods with the Bakers mounted on top, but still get a pretty good blast from under the fairing and over the tank. In cold weather it's really uncomfortable, and in summer I get wind burn in the face something fierce.

It appears these aren't very adjustable, but are fairly inexpensive.

[judd]

I've got 'em and they do help some .............. in my case the Cobra light bar limits the range of adjustment, I believe they would probably do a better job if I were able to adjust them forward a bit, I thought I might radius them to clear the signals but I haven't come with an idea how I could easily do that without ruining them.  

[Walküre]

I've got 'em and they do help some .............. in my case the Cobra light bar limits the range of adjustment, I believe they would probably do a better job if I were able to adjust them forward a bit, I thought I might radius them to clear the signals but I haven't come with an idea how I could easily do that without ruining them.  

I just did mine yesterday - made a template out of card stock, and kept whittling it down, 'til I was happy with it, then used a bandsaw for the straight cuts, and a carbide-tipped dremel, for the curved around the turn signals. Getting ready to go out for a ride, to see how it works out.

[judd]

Thanx Roger, I've got those tools, I was a bit worried about the finish on the edges.

Judd

[slider]

man that is one pretty dragon you have almost as pretty as my bee,and that is saying alot.But then have never seen an ugly dragon

[Walküre]

Thanx Roger, I've got those tools, I was a bit worried about the finish on the edges.

Judd

If you're careful, the finish comes out pretty good, to begin with. Then I used both a rattail, and flat file, to smooth it a bit more, as well as rounding the edges, then 220 grit, 320 grit and 600 grit sandpapers, progressively. Pretty hard to tell from factory...

[fudgie]

Best thing I found that done away with that on my bike is b'wing lowers that fit under the wings of the fairing. My HD bud gave me a set of new MS ones and I cut my fairing and added them. Took it all away. My fork lowers did noting but help keep the wind from knocking off my hat.

[judd]

Fudgie............Which model fairing do you have, I have an early 80's model shell onl, I wonder if they were made for the older fairings ???

[Garry 2r's]

I got my wings from that guy in New Zealand from e-bay. Don't remember what I paid for them. Work very well and from local glass shop bought a piece of lexan $6 and cut a bigger set out. Big difference without them.

[fudgie]

Fudgie............Which model fairing do you have, I have an early 80's model shell onl, I wonder if they were made for the older fairings ???

Said early 90's on ebay but after looking at it I'd say from a old pan head. What ever year that was. Looks like a remake with heavy fiberglass. I had to cut the lip off the bottom and used screws to mount the wings threw the front. I have a HD bra on it so the screws are hidden.

[valknomad]

Is this a Fairing thread or a Lowers thread?.... I'm starting this week on making my own set of Lowers for  my 98 Tourer...  The word "Lowers" means...LOWERS.    They need to be long enough and fat enough to deflect that nasty buffeting air that's trying to get between the tank and windshield (oops Fairing).   I have a set on my 2003 Vulcan Nomad that work great.    check out:    www.chucksterscustoms.com
P.S.  A router with a 1/4 round bit, puts a pretty nice edge on lexan/plexiglass.

[scoot]

Is this a Fairing thread or a Lowers thread?.... I'm starting this week on making my own set of Lowers for  my 98 Tourer...  The word "Lowers" means...LOWERS.    They need to be long enough and fat enough to deflect that nasty buffeting air that's trying to get between the tank and windshield (oops Fairing).   I have a set on my 2003 Vulcan Nomad that work great.    check out:    www.chucksterscustoms.com
P.S.  A router with a 1/4 round bit, puts a pretty nice edge on lexan/plexiglass.

If you use a heat source (heat gun ) pointed at the edge of the lexan it will sooth out and put a gloss on the edgethat will look as nice as the surface doeas. I always do a practice run on scrap to see how much heat it take. Don't hold the heat in one spot, move back and forth with the edge. It usually don't take much, but turns out great.
 You can also use this on the textured interior panels in your car. If you have a scratch or light gouge on a door panel or console. Just heat it up slowly and the mark will disappear. Once again, don't over do it, being careful not to melt it.

[csj]

Those lowers from Chucksters are the kinda size n shape
I'm looking for. Gonna fab up my own, longer and wider.
Just gotta get some clamps.

[dubsider]

I just added Memphis Lowers (with Memphis Fats and stock turn signals).. and I really like how they perform.  Previously I had this blast under the Fats and over the tank and it hit me right in the chest. It was not so bad in the warmer weather but really noticeable and bothersome as it turned cooler.. THe lowers all but eliminated the chest blow and now only feel the turbulence slightly at my sides.  I did tilt the 21" fats more toward the rider at the top and lowered it as much as possible without touching the light bucket or the instruments.  To do this is also had to lower the turn signals about a inch.  now the top of the lowers almost come up to the bottom of the Fats. Another benefit is now I can see over the Fats and won't have to cut it down.  I have the lowers positioned in front of the signals but no worries there.. it is a clean look. 

[ricoman]

Had some on my std., they were great. Did more for buffeting reduction the the airwings (IMHO). Sold them because they were black on my yellow/white bike and did not look good. Then made a set myself and they worked well also.

[Chiefy]

How do the MS lowers look and work with an OEM WS?

[CASABROKER]

Love mine really help with the wind coming up and buffeting. 

[dubsider]

probably better since the OEM shield extends lower on the sides of the bucket, I think -(the Fats only extends to about middle of the light bucket)... the Memphis bracket is attached on the forks below the brace that the bucket is attached to.

[BF]

I have a batwing fairing on the bike but still get some pretty good wind over the tank and in the face. Has anyone mounted the Memphis Shades version of lowers on their forks and if so, with what results? I have I/S radiator pods with the Bakers mounted on top, but still get a pretty good blast from under the fairing and over the tank. In cold weather it's really uncomfortable, and in summer I get wind burn in the face something fierce.

It appears these aren't very adjustable, but are fairly inexpensive.

Since you have a fairing, you might wanna give these a try.  They're adjustable too.  

http://www.fastaire.com/Freedom-Wings.html

Don't know how well they work, but they look like they might be the ticket for blocking the wind that's coming up from under your fairing and over your tank.  

Fastaire is the windshild company that Woody recommends on his site. 

[Tx Bohemian]

...a carbide-tipped dremel, for the curved around the turn signals.

I did mine this past summer and used a 4"x24" table top belt sander with 80 grit paper. Chewed it down like butter then cleaned it up with finer paper, not sure what grit just some stuff I had around.
Used the roller on the sander where the belt travels from the lower to the upper.  That radius is almost the same as the radius I needed to cut.

The OP had custom covers on the signals that I've taken off and since they are the same radius as the signal lens I used those as a pattern. Marked it on the lower with a Magic Marker and just took my time sanding.  Mounted, removed, and trimmed them a couple of times to get that "perfect fit" around the signal.

I still have a gap between the lowers and windshield (about 3") and still get some wind over the tank but these help alot.  One of these days I'll work at taking care of that gap but for now this will do.

[97ValkSteve]

I've got the clear lowers I'm using with National Cycle switchblade windshields.  I'm still experimenting with the location of the lowers to minimize buffeting but they do work. 

That being said I may get a National City lightbar to attach my National City chrome lowers too that you can't do without the lightbar and I think that'll work very well (if I can find the funds).  Steve

[Tailgate Tommy]

I have a batwing fairing on the bike but still get some pretty good wind over the tank and in the face. Has anyone mounted the Memphis Shades version of lowers on their forks and if so, with what results? I have I/S radiator pods with the Bakers mounted on top, but still get a pretty good blast from under the fairing and over the tank. In cold weather it's really uncomfortable, and in summer I get wind burn in the face something fierce.

It appears these aren't very adjustable, but are fairly inexpensive.

Since you have a fairing, you might wanna give these a try.  They're adjustable too.  

http://www.fastaire.com/Freedom-Wings.html

Don't know how well they work, but they look like they might be the ticket for blocking the wind that's coming up from under your fairing and over your tank.  

Fastaire is the windshild company that Woody recommends on his site. 

I have Freedom Wings on my Wide Open Customs Fairing, which is essentially the same shape as a Harley batwing, and they really help with the buffeting and cold air when closed. When open (summer), they direct more cool air onto the rider but do allow some buffeting. IMHO

[WDAN]

I had a Memphis Shades Fat shield when i bought my Standard and put on the MS lowers. I like them.
They do a good job.