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Jan 29, 2010 | 12:44 PM

#11

KingCripps

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Have them on my 2000 Deuce and have them on my 2010 RKC. The look nice and don't come off. Never had a problem with them.

Jan 29, 2010 | 12:48 PM

#12

dawg

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From: Vermont

The only thing I don't like about them is that they make it look more like a Victory engine. I contemplated between those and the chrome ones

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Jan 29, 2010 | 01:04 PM

#13

petemac

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From: MA

I kinda like the look of the chrome bridged covers myself.

Jan 29, 2010 | 05:28 PM

#14

FFeric

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From: Waukesha WI

I had them on both bikes. Never a problem. I think it makes it look more finished.

Jan 29, 2010 | 05:55 PM

#15

Fitter64

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From: Upstate N.Y.

I like the look also.They look great. However, when on a trip make sure you have your spark plug socket and not an open end wrench. A fouled plug messed me up one time and no problem, changed it out. I feel uneasy now not being able to get to the plugs fast enough and so I never installed those covers. Just my experience and my

Jan 29, 2010 | 05:56 PM

#16

BadPiggy

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From: Knoxville, TN

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtdobber

Are you saying you can not use these if you have the compression release?
That will suck if I have to remove them for the releases when I get around to finishing my build.

dd

Well, you could do some SERIOUS cutting/grinding to the bridge.
Or, you could install Automatic Releases that go through the top of the head.

But there is noway you'll get your finger in there to push the cap on top of the Manual Releases.
Matter of fact, the bridge won't even fit without extensive modifying...and even then I'm not sure it'll work.

Jan 29, 2010 | 06:57 PM

#17

flhxkiller

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From: se michigan

had them on old blue my 01 RKC. the only problem I had with them was having the little HD logo fall off, but that was after many many miles..and the dealer can get ya new ones for a couple bucks.