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Old Dec 13, 2015 | 07:49 AM
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What are the best heat deflectors for a Heritage.
I see Dr Itch has those leather ones, do they dry up and get brittle after awhile?
And then there are the HD ones that are a hard plastic that seem to me could crack.
Looking for info from experience.
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Old Dec 13, 2015 | 08:08 AM
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Love my RJS originals...web site's a tad tricky to navigate, but great quality/design/function. Check it out:

http://www.rjsoriginals.bizland.com/newSelect0010.htm
 
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Old Dec 13, 2015 | 08:29 AM
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The Captain Itch leather ones work great. They conform to the contour very well after they heat up. Had them for several years/miles and no problems. The look good too.Easy on/easy off as well. Quality leather product you will not regret purchasing.
 

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I seen these on bikes and wonder why I don't feel that much heat, even at stoplights. And never when I'm moving.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2015 | 09:06 AM
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+1 Capt. Itch
 
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Old Dec 13, 2015 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain
I seen these on bikes and wonder why I don't feel that much heat, even at stoplights. And never when I'm moving.
Well Phil....

I don't have a problem with the heat either. Maybe us Texans just have a thicker hide? I guess some people just can't take the heat .
 
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Old Dec 13, 2015 | 10:44 AM
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My wife and I both have Captain Itch's deflectors on our bikes, work great when the temp pushes 100 here in BAKEersfield.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2015 | 11:20 AM
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I've heard they help...a little.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2015 | 11:45 AM
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The Captain Itch leather ones here also. Not only do they work but they look good as well.
If you want to lose the heat than get rid of the stock exhaust pipes with the cats.
 
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