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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 12:43 AM
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well my xied's came in today . so i got them installed , no prob ,just a couple of tie strapes and all done . so i take it out for a ride and im thinkin ok ya it's diffintly better . ya know that boggy felling 4th gr had under 50 gone . since its way past midnight&nbsp\\; i ownly rode it around town but i'd say its cooler and more responsive to the throttle and 4th gr is now alive i'm happy good 100.00 dollar up grade for sure ........ keith
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 08:09 AM
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Give us an update after some good rides. Interested on how well they work for you on keeping the heat down
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 09:12 AM
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I puit the XiED's on my 2007 Street Glide about a month ago. Runs cooler, pulls cleaner and stronger, is overall smoother and the idle is perfect now. My mileage dropped by 10% but a small price to pay for a relatively cheap upgrade that does what it says it will do. Highly recommend!
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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my experience exactly and I will say a little more pull in 5th as well.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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I put them on my 07 Ultra last Sunday.&nbsp\\; Less motor heat.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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Dumb forum ... one line at a time.&nbsp\\; Performance unknown yet.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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Have to get more miles on.&nbsp\\; Idle seems about the same, less/no popping on decel.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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Between the Xied's and RJS Origional heat sheilds, more comfortable now.
 
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