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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 12:26 AM
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I am a new Harley owner and have a question. I have been taking advantage of the great weather here in AZ and riding back and forth to work. Unfortunately this puts me in a lot of stop and go traffic along with the fact that we are all ready breaking into the low 90’s heat wise. My question is what do others do or what can be done to keep your inner thighs from baking while sitting at a light, or riding slow in heavy traffic? The heat just seems to radiate off the pipes. When I can get going it is not an issue,
but da.n…I think I am getting well done already.


 
Old Mar 16, 2007 | 12:34 AM
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This is too easy ...one of our sponsers on that bar to the right offers heat shields.

http://www.rjsoriginals.com/
 
Old Mar 16, 2007 | 12:47 AM
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I am in Phoenix and dont even notice it. I know its hot so I rarely wear a jacket in the summertime.
 
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replace your stock pipes with true duals,my 06 ultra runs like a champ now that the heat is exiting both pipes..that crossover pipe setup really sucks
 
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Thanks guys, just looking for options. I like the ones you pointed out. Just wondering what else is out there.
 
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