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Apr 27, 2011 | 08:03 AM

#31

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Originally Posted by lionsm13

As far as the "leather diaper" comment goes, it was handmade in this country, not by a machine in Tai Wan or China.

I was born in Taiwan and am partly Chinese so I take great offense to your comment Sir.

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Many consider it to be a heat shield that is on and off in 5 seconds.

Many consider the HD one permanent and will not Rot, smell, or need to be taken off in 5 seconds.

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Originally Posted by lionsm13

A very reputable sponsor of this forum's wife made it. I'll make sure and pass on the compliment to him and his wife.

Oh you do that Francis. Still looks like crap to me. So what? You had no problem calling ALL the owners of the Stock HD heat shield a bunch of Ugly shield owners who have no taste, are bland, and like to look like everyone else. Guess what? You were talking to me. I guess you didn't think I'd call you on it. So here I am and there you are.... now it is time to death match!

Apr 27, 2011 | 08:08 AM

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lionsm13

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From: Western South Dakota

Pull up your "Big girl" panties and deal w/it Marvin.
It'll be alright.. really..

Last edited by lionsm13; Apr 27, 2011 at 08:12 AM.

Apr 27, 2011 | 08:31 AM

#33

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Originally Posted by lionsm13

Pull up your "Big girl" panties and deal w/it Marvin.
It'll be alright.. really..

Ok...

Last edited by lp; Apr 27, 2011 at 08:34 AM.

Apr 27, 2011 | 10:10 AM

#34

Badfinger

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From: S/W Ohio

FWIW, I just watched a tech install a set on Tuesday in about 12 minutes start to finish and I don't know how or what he did differently but he never frowned or broke a sweat.

Apr 27, 2011 | 04:28 PM

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kpb46

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[QUOTE=Badfinger;8246197]FWIW, I just watched a tech install a set on Tuesday in about 12 minutes start to finish and I don't know how or what he did differently but he never frowned or broke a sweat.[/

I'd be willing to bet he didn't do it in 12 min on a 2007 or earlier

Apr 27, 2011 | 04:31 PM

#36

kpb46

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Originally Posted by lp

Ok...

Now thats funny right there

Apr 27, 2011 | 06:32 PM

#37

Deuce Bigelow

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From: South Jersey, AC area

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Originally Posted by stonesmith

after about 2 hours of searching finally found mine on top of the swing arm pivot other than that no problem with install on newer models. as far as looks,I like captain Itch's stuff just fine on some bikes, just don't think they would look too good on my street glide.I had mine painted when I did the inner fairing

LOL... I never though I'd say this, but that's too much red for me! LOL!

Apr 28, 2011 | 05:40 PM

#38

stonesmith

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From: S.E. Indiana 40 miles west of cincinnati

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Originally Posted by Deuce Bigelow

LOL... I never though I'd say this, but that's too much red for me! LOL!

Oh Yeah? Well the valve stem caps on your bike look like azz! he,he

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Apr 28, 2011 | 09:15 PM

#39

JGraham

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From: California

For installing the HD mid frame heat deflectors on my 08 Ultra, I first cut down an allen key as short as possible. I was able to reach behind the rear cylinder and tighten the upper bolt from the left side of the bike. Just make sure to install the right side deflector first.