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Oct 29, 2008 | 08:35 PM

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byersmtrco

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What diff does the temp make? It seems that would direct more cool air onto the motor.
Wasn't that the orig purpose, then Harley got cheap and left em off?

Oct 29, 2008 | 08:43 PM

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bulldogmoe7

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all i can say about them its chrome. cant really feel any difference

Oct 29, 2008 | 08:53 PM

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MNPGRider

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Originally Posted by byersmtrco

What diff does the temp make? It seems that would direct more cool air onto the motor.
Wasn't that the orig purpose, then Harley got cheap and left em off?

More cool air on the motor, means less on the rider. The main complaint lately have been hot riders....Taking the fork baffle off helps get rid of the hot air directly under the tank, and allows more to come up in front of the tank onto the rider.

Oct 29, 2008 | 10:00 PM

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fatbob

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So do you take'em off or leave'em on all year?

Oct 29, 2008 | 11:27 PM

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Qball

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I leave mine on year round and haven't noticed any drastic changes. I did have to "chase" the threaded holes with a tap because they are painted.

Oct 30, 2008 | 12:13 AM

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txfxstrider

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Easy to install, looks nice, can't really tell any difference in air flow.

Oct 30, 2008 | 08:36 AM

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Texas Fat Boy

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From: ST. Louis

I put on the Black one.

I had the parts guy just order one of the stock ones off a Road Glide.
I didn't want the chrome one.

I leave it on year round.
I don't know if they work. I put it on before I brought the bike home.

Oct 30, 2008 | 08:38 AM

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Neggy ZRXOA 5248

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From: KMHT KFMY

I run mine year round no issues, just make sure you run a 1/4-20 tap through the holes first.

Drag Specialties has them too.

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Oct 30, 2008 | 08:40 AM

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ken thompson

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Didn't do squat for me.

Oct 30, 2008 | 08:53 AM

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ron potier

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From: League City, TX

Make sure and run the tap to remove the paint. I have noticed less buffeting on the helmet visor but most important, I have less muddy water coming up between the forks and the tank when riding in rainy or wet weather. THat's a big plus in the Houston area!

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