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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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Default Problems with Headbolt Bridges?
Like the look of the HD headbolt bridges. Has anyone tried them but had issues?
 
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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I had them on my 09 and now have them on 13. No Problems for me.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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No issues on mine either, oh wait the ones on my old 01RK lost one of the tiny HD inserts. That was after about 8yrs, think it cost a couple bucks to replace.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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40K miles on my 08 with no issues.
 
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No issues and have had them on my last 5 bikes.
 
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I've used different styles on three Harleys. Never an issue to my knowledge.

What problems could they possibly cause if installed properly??
 
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 07:42 PM
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The one problem I've experienced is pretty serious corrosion on my head bolts after having them on my 03 for a year. You could probably prevent that through the use of a corrosion inhibitor of some sort, but I just decided to do without them after that experience.
 
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Man, that makes me want to take mine off and check out the bolts. Haven't had any issues I have noticed though.
 
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I love the look of them but, they look like it could block any wind from crossing over the heads. This don't bother any of you? Maybe I'm Just paranoid.
 
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I love the look of them but, they look like it could block any wind from crossing over the heads. This don't bother any of you? Maybe I'm Just paranoid.
and I thought I worried a lot.......they only take up a small area, do you see how big the heads are compared to the bridges???? The only draw back is if you decide to go with our resident Head Cooler Guru's cooling fans. The bridges would block some of the air flow from the fans and not work 100% as designed.

I have had my black solid head bridges on now since 2009 without any issues. As far as the head bolts, I don't plan (knock on wood) to remove my heads so that's a non issue for me.
 
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