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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 01:47 PM
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I've got an '03 Softail here in Phoenix. This fall and what we call a winter, riding won't be bad. Come next summer the heat coming off the motor will start to cook the the boys. Can anyone recommend a good set of heat deflector and engine fan that won't burn up? I've heard some bad stories about the engine fan that they sell at the Harley shops.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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Kuryakyn saddle shields. I installed a pair on mine yesterday. I highly recommend.
 
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http://www.shamrockride.com/heatshield.html#softail

I got one of these and it is great. Looks good on the Heritage too.
 
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Kuryakyn saddle shields. I installed a pair on mine yesterday. I highly recommend.
+1. 3 years on the Fatty
 
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Check out captain itch. A fellow forum sponsor who makes really nice stuff.
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Originally Posted by sharkysw9
I've got an '03 Softail here in Phoenix. This fall and what we call a winter, riding won't be bad. Come next summer the heat coming off the motor will start to cook the the boys. Can anyone recommend a good set of heat deflector and engine fan that won't burn up? I've heard some bad stories about the engine fan that they sell at the Harley shops.
Take a look at our crotch coolers,they work very well and are very easy to install.Can be customized in many different ways...Here is a link to what folks had to say about our products and service..
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I recomend the Kuryakyn shields. I don't know what was causing the numbness in my left upper thigh. I couldn't tell if it was air flow, heat, vibration, or what ever. For $75 it solved the problem, and they're virtualy invisible.
 
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