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Old May 5, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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I think it depends on you heat to much or not tried it both ways in south Florida it still gets hot
 
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Old May 5, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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I've always left mine on, sure are nice in them summer downpours. On my02 Ultra the engine ran about the same temp wise but the 07 FLTR I had it would get a little warm in traffic.
Now the 08 FLTR with the 110 mtr I'm thinking I may pull them off this year, it runs a little warmer and isn't all the way broke in.
 
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Old May 5, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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Old May 5, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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on all the time, but I do pull my hood off my car in the summer
 
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Old May 5, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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What does the dealer say in your area?
 
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Old May 5, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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mine come off in april and don't go back on till november
 
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Old May 5, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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On year round here in Northern Virginia. I also like using the storage bins for small stuff.
 
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Old May 5, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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Pulled mine off my Dyna yesterday afternoon - engine was running 225* in 75* temps. Will take another run at the same temps to see if it drops. 225 seems a little hot (reading was off the digitaloil tank temp guage).
 
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gonna take mine off soon, still too much heat rolling off the motor on the left side for me.
 
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Old May 5, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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On all year...vents open in the summer..sometimes.
 
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