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May 3, 2023 | 02:14 PM

Detroit-1

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I'm looking at a 2018 107'' Heritage with the black instead of crome on the wheels and front end. Is this just paint? How well does it hold up?

May 3, 2023 | 02:16 PM

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I'm looking at a 2018 107'' Heritage with the black instead of crome on the wheels and front end. Is this just paint? How well does it hold up?

On my wifes 2019 heritage it is powder coat. Hers has help up well, we have not changed the tires yet.

May 3, 2023 | 02:29 PM

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Thanks. How does it ride with the new shocks?

May 3, 2023 | 02:44 PM

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Thanks. How does it ride with the new shocks?

Good, I ride it during the day when I go out for lunch (working from home), she doesn't like me riding it but she cant stop me :-), it really is a great bike.

May 4, 2023 | 11:19 AM

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Mine held up until a careless mechanic skived off the coating on the edge of the rim while changing the tires.

May 4, 2023 | 11:34 AM

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Mine held up until a careless mechanic skived off the coating on the edge of the rim while changing the tires.

This is what worries me, getting the tires changed

May 4, 2023 | 02:23 PM

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Same hear.

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May 5, 2023 | 08:47 AM

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A reputable shop will have the appropriate tools to protect the finish. Have the Service writer look the bike over and make note of the condition of the wheels. Then If they damage it they correct it. Ive never had an issue at my local Dealer Wilkins Harley in Barre VT. Great folks with the right tools for the job. Keep in mind though that the Harley black, whether its trim powdercoat or sheet metal paint, shows every mark and touch. I wear latex gloves when working on my Slim and also my Other chrome bikes and it helps keep pesky fine scratching to a bare minimum.

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May 5, 2023 | 02:43 PM

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The last harley dealer I took my bike to for a tire change had over 4 onces of weights on the front rim (chrome agitators), they would not give me a new tire, it looked like hell. they were able to get it down to about 2.5 onces but it dosn't seem to ride right. I will probably have a local indy do it here, he has done tires for many people I know.