Heat deflectors
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Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 186
Likes: 7
From: Beamsville Ont
Best description I have heard of the install! What a pain in the @$$. Once they were on they work well but I dread the idea of ever having to take them off and put them on again.
Stage I
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Just bought the HD deflectors and I have to say, they better darn well work! As an engineer, I was a little skeptical about the whole bar and clip setup from the time I opened the box. The actual installation only served to prove my engineering instincts are dead on. The HD product is the WORST engineered installation I've ever see. The guy(s) who put this kit together should be fired.
The clips are a joke. The way to actually manufacture this would be to either put threaded holes in the bar or make the clips properly. The threading feature should snap into the hole on the bar. I'm looking at the RJs or Crotch Coolers now. Don't know if they'll work in addition to the HD ones (why remove them if I don't have to), but if they don't I won't hesitate in trashing them.
The clips are a joke. The way to actually manufacture this would be to either put threaded holes in the bar or make the clips properly. The threading feature should snap into the hole on the bar. I'm looking at the RJs or Crotch Coolers now. Don't know if they'll work in addition to the HD ones (why remove them if I don't have to), but if they don't I won't hesitate in trashing them.
Former Sponsor
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,113
Likes: 5
From: Clinton, NC
Just bought the HD deflectors and I have to say, they better darn well work! As an engineer, I was a little skeptical about the whole bar and clip setup from the time I opened the box. The actual installation only served to prove my engineering instincts are dead on. The HD product is the WORST engineered installation I've ever see. The guy(s) who put this kit together should be fired.
The clips are a joke. The way to actually manufacture this would be to either put threaded holes in the bar or make the clips properly. The threading feature should snap into the hole on the bar. I'm looking at the RJs or Crotch Coolers now. Don't know if they'll work in addition to the HD ones (why remove them if I don't have to), but if they don't I won't hesitate in trashing them.
The clips are a joke. The way to actually manufacture this would be to either put threaded holes in the bar or make the clips properly. The threading feature should snap into the hole on the bar. I'm looking at the RJs or Crotch Coolers now. Don't know if they'll work in addition to the HD ones (why remove them if I don't have to), but if they don't I won't hesitate in trashing them.
zoood/RJ
Former Sponsor
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,113
Likes: 5
From: Clinton, NC
zoood/RJ
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,379
Likes: 226
Another vote for the RJS orginials. They were the first thing I ordered and installed after picking up my ''11 SG this winter.
Really like the way they perform and to me they blend in great with the lines of the bike compared to the HD ones and the other offerings.
Really like the way they perform and to me they blend in great with the lines of the bike compared to the HD ones and the other offerings.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 7,498
Likes: 19
From: East Alton, IL
My HD deflectors have worked well for three years and 34,000 miles. They look as good now as they did when installed.
I will admit they took about 30 minutes to install. I think they are the least obtrusive looking shields available.
I will admit they took about 30 minutes to install. I think they are the least obtrusive looking shields available.
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