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Old May 20, 2014 | 11:45 AM
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I am debating in my head which would look better for my 2014 Street Glide, a black or chrome front end.

I will be adding a black heavy breather with a black billet teardrop cover.

I would interested in seeing what y'all thing would look best. I understand this my bike, do what I like, but I can't decide!
 
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Old May 20, 2014 | 11:49 AM
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I think you know my answer....
 
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Old May 20, 2014 | 11:49 AM
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Like you said, it is up to you.....

BUT I think black would look pretty awesome!!!
 
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Old May 20, 2014 | 12:30 PM
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I really like the black chrome but where there is contrast--for a vivid black bike my choice would be chrome--mainly 'cause am too lazy anymore to keep polished aluminum looking good
 
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Old May 20, 2014 | 12:59 PM
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If I were to do the chrome, does the cowbells also need to be replaced?
 
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Old May 20, 2014 | 01:15 PM
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To me if your going to black out the front end then you should plan on blacking out other parts too to balance everything out. Such as the engine guard, maybe the console, and so on. As far as your cowbells yes you would probably want to replace those too, since they look polished.
 
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Old May 20, 2014 | 07:17 PM
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black, but leave some chrome for some contrast. my opinion though.

I agree with JC though. If you black out legs, black out your engine guard and definitely black your tail light bar to match front and back
 
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Black front end. Then just black out the whole bike
 
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Chrome. It's more durable
 
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Originally Posted by Jmbeebe0722
I am debating in my head which would look better for my 2014 Street Glide, a black or chrome front end.

I will be adding a black heavy breather with a black billet teardrop cover.

I would interested in seeing what y'all thing would look best. I understand this my bike, do what I like, but I can't decide!

 
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