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Old Aug 17, 2017 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by stro1965
This pic is of my '14 Limited. I just added the heat deflectors to my '17 Road King. Same exact part number. Looking at the '17, I see absolutely no difference in how it mounts.

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Old Aug 17, 2017 | 01:43 PM
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you forgot the Pic!!
You can't see the pic? I can see it on my end.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2017 | 02:10 PM
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Dealer is lazy!


Not a fun job with big hands, but can still be done.


I do like the idea of mounting it right in the deflector, though!
 
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Old Aug 18, 2017 | 12:48 PM
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It works. You just have to feel for it behind the deflector to adjust. Nobody told me I couldn't do it so I just went ahead with the install!
 
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Old Oct 15, 2017 | 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Captain Itch
Our crotch cooler will work fine for you they are made from leather and will allow you to adjust the backrest. They are easy to install and will block the heat that I can promise .. If you have any questions just let us know .
Where are theae leather crotch coolers on the net? New here. Just bought 17 RG and its is ctazy hot and only 79 outside...regretting.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2017 | 01:16 AM
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We have a winner folks !
 
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Old Oct 15, 2017 | 08:34 AM
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Where are theae leather crotch coolers on the net? New here. Just bought 17 RG and its is ctazy hot and only 79 outside...regretting.
Here you go if you have any questions just contact us,Thank you Itch http://shop.captain-itch.com/Harley-...hields_c58.htm
 
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Old Oct 15, 2017 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by mjwebb
the cool flow fan kit comes with right side mid frame deflector..I have a RK with adjustable backrest so can't fit a deflector on that side..heat hasn't bother me enough to go with the kit

https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...05-26800128--1
not for the RKS... go figure

I'm not sure how the adjustable back rest would interfere with the mid frame deflectors other than the adjuster handle which I'm sure you could re-locate.

The mid frame deflectors make a HUGE difference, more so than the fan imo and I have all of it. Mid-frame, cool flow and the oil cooler.
 
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BTW there are 2 different sets of mid frame deflectors, 1 set works with the cool flow (the right side is shorter), 1 set won't work with the cool flow.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2017 | 11:21 AM
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Look up HD adjustable riders backrest on their parts website and click on installation guide and it will tell you how to install lever and bracket with mid frame deflectors.I do like the idea of mounting lever in the deflector itself.
 
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