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Old 08-30-2015, 05:18 AM
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usually I send an email out asking my regular non biker friends about their opinions on some things I do to my bike just to see how the non bikers think about it, knowing they don't know the difference between a Harley Davidson & a triumph, and its usually interesting. so now since 95% of the people on here customize their own bikes, I would like an opinion on these air cleaner covers from professionals lol. I have a solid wrinkle black cover on the bike now, and was thinking about maybe putting a new cover on, or just keeping the one I already have on since I don't hate it. there's no price issue since both new covers would cost the same. this is a totally cosmetic opinion, i'm just wondering if one of the new covers i'm looking at would make the bike POP, or should I just keep what I have on now. I did a little crappy photoshop for you to see the different looks...
the first pic is of my bike now with the wrinkle black old school cover. 2nd is the rivet look that matches the trim of my wheels, 3rd is the one from RSD that matches my wheels
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Old 08-30-2015, 06:13 AM
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I like the RSD one.
 
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Old 08-30-2015, 06:17 AM
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Interesting , the Dull Black matches the tank , looks pretty good.
The second one brings the focus to the engine as it brings the focus to the central chrome work.
The third spreads the focus out due to the fact that it matches the wheels , so I see the whole bike as a contrast of black and chrome.
I guess the third one is the most pleasing to my eye , if I had to pick from them.
I'll be curious to see the other feedback you receive.
Interesting ......
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Third, contrast is awesome
 
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Old 08-30-2015, 08:50 AM
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First one is overkill on the flat black IMO.
Second one the dots are to big and doesn't really flow with the bike.
Third one would be my choice, flows with the bike and works with the wheels bringing out a theme.
 
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Personally I like what you have but if you were set on changing it I like contestant number 1. It seems less flashy but I also like minimalism.
 
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The full blacked out one.
 
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just so you can see the actual covers on a bike....
 
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RSD ones kind of match your wheels and looks great on your bike. Ask for opinions and you will get many on here. Don't worry about what other people think...make it your own.
 
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My Vote: Photo two - Rivet match trim
 


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