heat shields, do they work?
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 580
Likes: 2
From: EL Paso,TX
I iniationally put the RJOriginals on and really did'nt care for them especially after what I paid for them,then switched to the Harley ones.They work better I think and they're priced right.No problems with breaking or fading or worping of plastic.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,590
Likes: 6
From: Indiana
HD here. Made a big difference. I end up downtown Indy all the time, and it's stop-go traffic for 45 minutes at a time. When it's a 100 degrees out, it makes a big difference. If you plan on not doing much city riding, no sense in having them though.
I have mine installed with an adjustable rider's backrest. Many people try for hours to get the two installed together and give up. I finally got mine to use the same bolts/holes together, so it works for me.
I have mine installed with an adjustable rider's backrest. Many people try for hours to get the two installed together and give up. I finally got mine to use the same bolts/holes together, so it works for me.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 7,498
Likes: 19
From: East Alton, IL
I installed the HD ones a couple years ago and they work well. The HD ones are the only ones that aren't really ugly.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,599
Likes: 7
From: Hoffman Estates, IL
Had the HD's on my 2008 FLHX -- Easily the best bang-for-the-buck of any 'comfort' accessory I ever put on.
Put RJ's on my 2011 FLHTC -- Very effective, very sharp - Arguably less necessary on the 2011, but my Tall Boy seat is a little more narrow in the front, so the ol' thigh can get dangerously close to some awfully hot metal... The RJ's put a quick (and stylish) end to that.
Put RJ's on my 2011 FLHTC -- Very effective, very sharp - Arguably less necessary on the 2011, but my Tall Boy seat is a little more narrow in the front, so the ol' thigh can get dangerously close to some awfully hot metal... The RJ's put a quick (and stylish) end to that.
Last edited by JohnScrip; Jan 29, 2011 at 02:53 AM.