2008 Ultra Classic "Hot"
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2004
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Im using the HD Shields, them seem to work well. All in all its been a quest to conquer the heat generated by my 08 RG. I installed new cams (woods), power commander, true duals, heat shields, header wrap on the exhaust, oil cooler, and vents in my fairing lowers to finally achieve a bike that was comparable to my 01 RK.
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 10
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From: new england
hi .i have a 08 classic like yours,thinking about the rush mufflers.how do you like them?i also am doing the same other mods you did ...are you happy with the performance....i also added an oil cooler
thanks in advance mgrimmace
thanks in advance mgrimmace
Supporter
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,272
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From: North East Ohio
Stay away from the Kuryakan shieldsr the 08 touring bikes...I have gone thru 3 sets in under a year..Sure, they stand behind them, and have replaced them for me, but the damn things break far too easily. The 08 model doesn't use tape. They are mounted on a steel crossmember and 2 steel "Legs" the plastic breaks at the bolts that hold it all together..
Crappy design..The 06 design was MUCH better and I never broke one
I am looking at the HD shields. I like the RJ's, for how they work, but itsnot the look I want on my scoot. Wife has them and loves them on her Softail.
Crappy design..The 06 design was MUCH better and I never broke one
I am looking at the HD shields. I like the RJ's, for how they work, but itsnot the look I want on my scoot. Wife has them and loves them on her Softail.
Hi BILL, After reading this post I guess that's why I didn't buy the Kury ones when we were in Daytona. I kinda had a feeling.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 734
Likes: 29
From: Arkansas Ozarks
Heat sheilds are okay and help out some but are not the total answer. A Power Commander is the way to go.
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Tourer
Joined: Jun 2008
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Just so you know I have an 07 with TD's and I think it is too hot.My wife actually burnt her right calf.I have had to stop while getting around in city traffic to avoid the "nut roast".I have a stage1 from dealer w/Rineharts. and have added Freedom Wings and the Kury Heat Shields.They help but in a band aid sense.Some of the same yr. models vary greatly in the heat they give off.
Me being a 1st time HD owner and having had many touring bikes of other makes,I was displeased when the dealers only comment was "there all like that" or the popular "That's normal".
Me being a 1st time HD owner and having had many touring bikes of other makes,I was displeased when the dealers only comment was "there all like that" or the popular "That's normal".