Heat Shields
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Stage III
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From: Florida
Heat Shields
I have a Heritage Softtail and was considering getting the heat shield that covers the top of the rear cylinder. Looking for opinions if the gain is worth the cost and living in Florida (hot) the effect on engine temp.
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From: Sheboygan,Wi
http://www.capt-itch.com/ Itch Crotch Cooler is the way to go. Keeps the heat off your thighs and it does not effect engine temps.
Last edited by Misbehaven; May 20, 2013 at 07:06 PM.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Softa...4a9d5e&vxp=mtr
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Grand Rapids, MI
I put these on:
http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/179...Saddle-Shields
Not as noticeable as others. Seem to do the job.
http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/179...Saddle-Shields
Not as noticeable as others. Seem to do the job.
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From: Omaha
I have this,so does my Daughter, on her Deluxe. Cheap, and works great. I studded ours myself,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Softa...4a9d5e&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Softa...4a9d5e&vxp=mtr
I went with e-bay because I have the digital oil temp gauge and Capt. Itch's covers the oil dip stick.
The e-bay model is also cheaper than Capt. Itch's, however I've seen Capt. Itch's and his is a much better made product.
If you don't care if the dip stick is covered, my recommendation is to go with Capt. Itch's.
I would like to add that in order to access the dipstick you can just lift our cooler..When we designed our crotch cooler a lot of women told us that they were actually burning themselves on the dipstick..
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I used to burn my legs sitting in traffic during the summer crossing one of the bridges from Philadelphia to New Jersey, got a set from Capt. Itch, no more burn.
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Captn Itch's crotch cooler is the way to go brother. You won't be disappointed. We live in Daytona Beach and every time we get on our Deluxes from early May through late October, we say a silent prayer to the Itchman for conceiving his crotch coolers. You gotta have 'em down here in the sunshine state. Other folks have posted his website...don't hesitate to get 'em.