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Old Jul 27, 2022 | 07:06 AM
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I leave for sturgis in a few days and it is supposed to be HOT. I can get my hands on a set of new Mighty Mites before I leave. I have never used these, nor do I know anyone ( other than on here ) that has. In your opinion are they worth the investment? $450 can buy a lot of gas...

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Old Jul 27, 2022 | 07:28 AM
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I run the mitey mites. love them. keeps the head temp no higher that 254° in traffic.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2022 | 09:55 AM
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I have a set of the Wards fans, have had them over 4 yrs now. The first time you get stuck in a traffic jam you will be glad you have them.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2022 | 10:20 AM
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They're blowing outside air across hot cylinder jugs at idle. I don't see a downside.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2022 | 01:57 PM
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My recommendation, do your best not to get stuck in traffic...
But certainly can't hurt. Especially if you get stuck idling in the heat for long and also you have a higher compression and or larger cu in motor.
Just switch them on or off as you think needed. Will roast your right leg a bit stuck in traffic. I have a set of mighty mites and every once in a while, I'm glad I have them. A BMW guy asked if they were speakers
 
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Old Jul 27, 2022 | 02:15 PM
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I also have the Wards fans, for about 5-6 years now, stuck in traffic they are awesome!!!~!

Keep my rear head temp down to about 250*.........consistently!!!!!
 
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Old Jul 27, 2022 | 02:27 PM
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They work great and makes it to where the power don't fade as you get in Temps above °80f. Have one bike with wards then second bike had to get the love jug copy cat. I added a thermal switch to it, that way there always on when they need to be.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2022 | 03:51 PM
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I don't see a downside.
a cooked right leg if you don't figure out where to place your foot.
 
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I’m not a huge fan of the look, but it could be worse.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2022 | 07:38 PM
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That one doesn't look good with out the horn.

Also the rider doesn't get as hot if the engine is cooler
 

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