Just got these new heat shields from RJS Originals. While they come in different designs, these have the blue & white studs to match my Deluxe paint scheme. I'm trying to decide if I like them. Some of my riding buddies say it's a bit gay but you can't tell if they're serious or yanking my chain. I might be taking a risk putting them on a Deluxe with the girls bike debate going on all the time. What do you all think? By the way, you can get them without studs and they do cut the heat down a bunch. These are the new models and they're a whole lot easier to install than the older ones.

 

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How much does it cut down on the heat? Can you quantify? I may get them, they look good.

 

Really can't give you a number but you can definitely feel a difference. I couldn't ride with shorts on before putting these on. It seems to direct the heat away from your legs.

 

It's YOUR bike. I think as long as YOU are happy all is well. I do not like them, but if they actually make a difference with the heat I say keep 'em.

 

If you want comments - not my thing, I prefer not to cover up any shiny bits. But they match up nice on the bike and if they deflect heat thats another bonus. Its nice to have lots of bits and things to change the look every now and then anyway - its cheaper than a whole new bike!

 

I think I would leave those things off and not ride with shorts. Your bike looks good without.