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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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Default RE: stock heat shields

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OK, this may seem like a stupid question with an obvious answer, but where are the stock heat shields and how do they install over the new slip-ons?
I was wondering that too as I saw the same comment when GAGIRL installed them on her deluxe. I'm thinking the heat shield on the deluxe must extend down over the muffler unlike on the ones on my Heritage which end at the joint of the muffler and header pipe.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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Stock shield fits nicely over the Rush muffler and certainly helps with the heat....those mufflers cook and work wonders on your passengers shoes...read melt...I sealed the joint between header and muffler. I actually read about it here on the forum. I had popping and decel and it was suggested that the exhaust may be drawing air back in when dropping off the throttle. I checked, found air leaks on both pipes at the header and muffler joint. I applied high temp sealer and problem solved.
 
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