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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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I agree the HD heat deflectors are a pain to install but they work!
 
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by bill1nat
I agree the HD heat deflectors are a pain to install but they work!
I do agree!!!
I think it's the most difficult 'accessory' I've installed on this bike!!
 
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by pretz
I purchased a set of heat deflectors yesterday and installed them last night on my 2007 SG. What a goat screw. HD could have developed a system that was easier than screwin a monkey.
Are you talking the mid frame heat deflectors that are a pia to put on and don't work very well? I wish I'd known you wanted them. I have a set I took off my wifes 2010 SG Trike I'd given you, just pay shipping. If you want heat deflectors that work, get Captain Itches Crotch Coolers. Now they work! Don't have to bolt them on either.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Ronp42
Are you talking the mid frame heat deflectors that are a pia to put on and don't work very well? I wish I'd known you wanted them. I have a set I took off my wifes 2010 SG Trike I'd given you, just pay shipping. If you want heat deflectors that work, get Captain Itches Crotch Coolers. Now they work! Don't have to bolt them on either.
Ive been manufacturing my heat deflectors since August 2002. Longer than any one out there. There's no need to bolt my product on. Besides, any added product should blend with the bikes looks and not stand out as a distraction or an add-on. I would like to see someone post a picture of their deflectors on their bike thats been on there for a while. Anything new,... will look new. But how does a product look after it's been on there for a few years and more? A quick fix is one thing, but as for a fix that has outlasted anything else. Now that's saying something.









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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 10:27 AM
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I have to agree with you. You also have a nice looking heat deflector. I also think these will last and look good for years.


Originally Posted by zoood
Ive been manufacturing my heat deflectors since August 2002. Longer than any one out there. There's no need to bolt my product on. Besides, any added product should blend with the bikes looks and not stand out as a distraction or an add-on. I would like to see someone post a picture of their deflectors on their bike thats been on there for a while. Anything new,... will look new. But how does a product look after it's been on there for a few years and more? A quick fix is one thing, but as for a fix that has outlasted anything else. Now that's saying something.











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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 10:44 AM
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The HD ones weren't that bad to install.
I've had them for 3+ years now.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 88racing
The HD ones weren't that bad to install.
I've had them for 3+ years now.
The ones in the picture you have here is the Kuryakyns, not the HD ones.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by zoood
The ones in the picture you have here is the Kuryakyns, not the HD ones.
LMAO, I thought the same when I saw them. They are not the HD heat deflectors.

Funny!!!!!
 
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[QUOTE=zoood;7344237]Ive been manufacturing my heat deflectors since August 2002. Longer than any one out there. There's no need to bolt my product on. Besides, any added product should blend with the bikes looks and not stand out as a distraction or an add-on. I would like to see someone post a picture of their deflectors on their bike thats been on there for a while. Anything new,... will look new. But how does a product look after it's been on there for a few years and more? A quick fix is one thing, but as for a fix that has outlasted anything else. Now that's saying something.

I got these 07 2008. I know I need to clean my bike.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 12:32 PM
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Had my RJ's on for over three years now and they still look new.
However due to taking them off and on for service and cleaning the velcro is getting a little worn (hint, hint)
 
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