RSD exhaust burning lawn?

I ordered the shield when I bought my mower. $45. The dealer tried to charge me shop fees and labor for installing it, along with the engine guard and flex forks. I talked to my salesman and he removed all of the shop fees and labor. I was told to make sure I keep it free of grass, but so far no grass has made it into the heat shield.
 
I'm considering putting engine oil and hydro coolers on the RSD60.

Did the flex forks make enough difference to pay the price?
 
The flex forks are pricey, but they do make a noticeable difference. If you had to slow way down due to bumps, you will still have to slow way down. But it smooths out the minor bumps so you don't feel them. It also stopped blade swirl marks in the grass due to ruts. You can save a little money buying them on EBay, they are about $50 cheaper than at the dealer. I financed mine with the mower at 0%, so it only added $7 per payment.
 
I'm fairly sure I'm gonna have to either pick up a Simplicity, a Ferris or flex forks, one of the three.
 
I see no need to spend money on any of this suspension stuff.
I am in the money making business. I can't see spending money on novelties.
 
If I can't go to work I can't make money. I am going to try my brothers airride when it get installed. If it helps me a lot then I will get one for next season.
 
mhavanti said:
I'm fairly sure I'm gonna have to either pick up a Simplicity, a Ferris or flex forks, one of the three.
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I looked closely at the Simplicity Courier. Nice features. But I could not find any reviews or feedback from owners, so I decided to go with a different mower. I liked the looks of the suspension, but they would not allow for a trial use on my lawn so I passed.
 
Some people need the extra comfort due to back and neck issues,,I have a bad neck,back,and hip but Im gettin around on my RSD..too many rough dirt bike crashes when I was younger..also climbing trees as an Arborist for 20 years didnt help either...now I sit my butt down on my mower and get through the day..might stick a cheap air bag under the seat and take those springs out on the RSD...cant hurt any.
 
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