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Old Jul 30, 2020 | 01:17 PM
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One of our posters gave me info on a way to keep the thighs from getting medium well on hot days. I looked at online and was curious. I ordered it from Capt. Itch.com for my FLSTC which is a BBQ on wheels when it’s above 90.
Top grain bridle leather top layer with a suede lays on the bottom to protect the bike, a nice choice of embossing to pick from.
Arrived today, installed in 15 minutes, protects both legs, 120 bucks. If you put one upgrade on your Harley make this the one.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2020 | 01:36 PM
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One of our posters gave me info on a way to keep the thighs from getting medium well on hot days. I looked at online and was curious. I ordered it from Capt. Itch.com for my FLSTC which is a BBQ on wheels when it’s above 90.
Top grain bridle leather top layer with a suede lays on the bottom to protect the bike, a nice choice of embossing to pick from.
Arrived today, installed in 15 minutes, protects both legs, 120 bucks. If you put one upgrade on your Harley make this the one.
I was looking at these last night or the night before....I wanted one like that, but with no embossed emblem, just plain....couldn't find one.
 
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I was looking at these last night or the night before....I wanted one like that, but with no embossed emblem, just plain....couldn't find one.
Hey Caffeine.....plain shields are available as well as embossed and studded. Just the quality and the leather makes this a home run. Just take off the saddle and put the seat gang through the leather slot and off you go. The only trade off is it covers the hottest part which is the oil tank and filler neck so checking oil level is not as simple
 
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Old Jul 30, 2020 | 02:09 PM
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Capt Itch will help you find what you want if you email him. He and his wife are awesome.
 
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I have one from Captain Itch on my FLSTC. Looks great; works great.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2020 | 02:39 PM
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Ditto. Contact Cap'n Itch
 
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Old Jul 30, 2020 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by CaffeineBuzz
I was looking at these last night or the night before....I wanted one like that, but with no embossed emblem, just plain....couldn't find one.
No problem. Here is the link...Isabel
https://captain-itch.com/product/har...t-guard-plain/
 
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No problem. Here is the link...Isabel
https://captain-itch.com/product/har...t-guard-plain/
that is exactly what I was looking for, not sure why I couldn't find it the other night

are you familiar with the cool flow fans? there is a certain air flow deflector that you are supposed to use when installing them, but I'm not a fan of how they look....have you heard any news or do you know how compatible your air deflector would work with the Coolflow fan?

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I have one from him on my Slim and it has saved my legs, best upgrade for comfort I have made
 
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Been rocking one for like 6 years now....wont ride with out it!!
 
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