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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 09:24 AM
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They are an easy install on the newer frame and keep some heat off. I like mine.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 09:24 AM
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Fire-Medic, your bike looks great!
Thanks brother, still no where near as fast as yours though, lol.

This is my young guys geezer glide......
 
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 11:06 AM
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RJ's work as advertised and easy install
 
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by spiritrider48
I have a 2010 FHLTC and I'm thinking about putting on a set of heat deflectors. Do they really work or are they a waste of money? I've also heard that they are a PITA to install. Any opinions?
Yes they work. Not a PITA at all - 5 minutes, 4 screws.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Fire-Medic
Don't see what the PITA is, 2 bolts for each one and done. Love mine, they were painted when my inner fairing was and add a nice touch to the bike.

Very nice touch, I am doing same thing should look good in merlot too
 
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Captain Itch
Check out our crotch coolers,very easy to install,Pretty much just remove your seat.. They can be customized with studs,Tooled or plain.They do work very well,that I will promise you. http://shop.captain-itch.com/Crotch-...671460_c36.htm
I can and will vouch for The Captains crotch coolers. Easy to install and worth every penny. They have a bit more coverage than any of the other products mentioned thus a cooler crotch and thigh.


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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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Like fire-medic I painted mine also. I like the Harley ones. just don't install while motors hot the heads will burn the nuckles.

 
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 01:08 PM
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My bike came with a set. Yes, they work well.

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I have the Capt Itch basket weave crotch cooler to match my RK Classic bags and seat works great super heavy duty well made
 
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Captain Itch are da bomb PLUS so easy on/off, even a caveman can do it Really, another nice thing about easy on/off is that they can come off in cooler weather...
 
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