Help me decide...I am going to order pipes and not sure whether I should get the black or chrome for my '12 SB Black Denim. (I am going to get the PV and probably a K&N AC) I presume I can buy any AC and get a round cover the the AC or do I need to specify a AC that will fit round cover?

Anyway the choice between black and chrome pipes has kept me on the fence for too long. I do not necessarily have to have a totally black bike and actually think a little contrast in the bike makes a better looking bike.

I am thinking of either: V&H big radius 2-2, big shots staggered, straight shots and maybe a FatCat 2in1. But probably go with V&H. This stock pipes suck so I am anxious to get them out and putting better pipes on.

Thanks for pics and/or ideas.

 

i ran the v/h 2-2 before going 2-1 and coated my shields in gloss black but did a bit of custom coating work and left the tips chrome, was a killer look... i liked it so much that i did it again on my new pipe... these pipes where sold to a forum member so they are still around... as you can see, the sky is the limit when you are deciding on pipe color



my new 2 - 1


then i re re did it in color matched tip

 

Black pipes seem like the way to go

 

Iy was an easy choice for me....black. I've got better stuff to do the rub water spots and junk of chrome, just sayin.

 

My wife has chrome, I have black.
I get to keep both clean. The chrome is a MASSIVE pain in the ****, black is rinse and dry. My whole bike is done in 5 min's. Takes me an hour on hers....
I always vote black!

 

Would have to see your bike to make a decision

 

I vote black but depends on the look you are going for, I'd rather be riding than polishing chrome.

 

another vote for black pipes.

I have chrome on mine (came on it) but am saving up to replaced them with some black Thunderheaders.

 

go black

 

Partial to black