Can the heat deflectors damage the engine ???
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RE: Can the heat deflectors damage the engine ???
Like others said the adjustable back rest works just fine with the mid fairing. I have them on my UC also. I agree
. They are also the ONLY thing on my American motorcycle that I am 100% sure is made by an American, in America with American parts.
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RE: Can the heat deflectors damage the engine ???
Nope. If they are installed correctly they do not let any heated air stay around the motor. When you are riding the heated air is forced down and to the back. I have RJ's on mine and I love them. One of the best first purchases I made.
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RE: Can the heat deflectors damage the engine ???
The heat fix is an internal correction...AFR. Everything else is a Band-Aid. [8D] Buy a SERT, SE-A/C and some slip-on`s. Throw away/E-Bay the heat shields as you will no longer need them....JMO My 08 Ultra runs better and much cooler after the SERT calibration update.
Not as cool as my 07 FLHX with the DTT/WEGO IID system, but it`s not a problem on hot days like it was without it. It`s money well spent and it will help your motor live longer than some useless heat shield that traps heat.
Not as cool as my 07 FLHX with the DTT/WEGO IID system, but it`s not a problem on hot days like it was without it. It`s money well spent and it will help your motor live longer than some useless heat shield that traps heat.
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RE: Can the heat deflectors damage the engine ???
ORIGINAL: mllkn6
RonH,
If you do not mind me asking, where did you get the air-cleaner cover? That looks great. thanks
RonH,
If you do not mind me asking, where did you get the air-cleaner cover? That looks great. thanks
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RE: Can the heat deflectors damage the engine ???
Whats worse, yours or my wife who gives a squirt about nothing. She lives in a land where there are no problems and everything is great.
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RE: Can the heat deflectors damage the engine ???
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Nope. If they are installed correctly they do not let any heated air stay around the motor. When you are riding the heated air is forced down and to the back. I have RJ's on mine and I love them. One of the best first purchases I made.
Nope. If they are installed correctly they do not let any heated air stay around the motor. When you are riding the heated air is forced down and to the back. I have RJ's on mine and I love them. One of the best first purchases I made.
Road Captain
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RE: Can the heat deflectors damage the engine ???
Yea, they magically make a bubble that surrounds your motor and defy the laws of heat transfer. It's fine! Stop worrying and just ride!
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RE: Can the heat deflectors damage the engine ???
Actually I found out that my R.J.'s actually help COOL my bike better !
Wife & I have 07's and they are setup just about EXACTLY the same.
Same oil cooler's, pipes,fork air baffleand fairing deflectors.
The ONLY difference is she is using the KuryAkyn heat shields and I am using R.J.'s
She even has lower fairings insatlled on her SG !
Every time I check the temps mine tend to be anywhere between 10 to 20 degress COOLER !
Just my observations ...
Rob .....
Wife & I have 07's and they are setup just about EXACTLY the same.
Same oil cooler's, pipes,fork air baffleand fairing deflectors.
The ONLY difference is she is using the KuryAkyn heat shields and I am using R.J.'s
She even has lower fairings insatlled on her SG !
Every time I check the temps mine tend to be anywhere between 10 to 20 degress COOLER !
Just my observations ...
Rob .....
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