Finned Headbolt Bridge - PN 438547
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Finned Headbolt Bridge - PN 438547
I bought some of these today for my 2008 Electra Glide Standard.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
In talking with the service manager about them I asked if they would increase engine heat. I was half joking. To my surprise he said yes. He said that with an Ultra Classic with the lowers they don't recommend putting them on because of the extra heat. He said for any other bike without the lowers it's not a problem. I thought how much extra heat could these cause. If anyone has these is this a concern of yours? Thanks for any opinions or input.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
In talking with the service manager about them I asked if they would increase engine heat. I was half joking. To my surprise he said yes. He said that with an Ultra Classic with the lowers they don't recommend putting them on because of the extra heat. He said for any other bike without the lowers it's not a problem. I thought how much extra heat could these cause. If anyone has these is this a concern of yours? Thanks for any opinions or input.
Last edited by ajay450; Jan 31, 2009 at 04:59 PM.
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The service manager was referring to them blocking cooling air from flowing into that area around the plug. I didn't think there was much to what he said. The parts guy was there when he told me and thought it was a bit of an overstatement.
I think they look outstanding on the bike.
Thanks for your replies.
I think they look outstanding on the bike.
Thanks for your replies.
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I have them. One of the first things I did. You don't notice what a difference they make until after you have them. It's one of those small details. I have never had any heat issues with them.
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Sounds good, now I wont worry about mine.
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Do you also think, that with the vented lowers, if they were open, it would act the same as a bike with no lowers? I mean, the vent blows air across my legs, and my legs are in that area.
After my shorty antennas, I plan on getting some. I think they clean up the engine tremendously.
After my shorty antennas, I plan on getting some. I think they clean up the engine tremendously.