is it worth it???
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is it worth it???
I have been looking at getting some renegade nightmares for my low rider. After pricing out everything I am wondering if it is worth $800 to have the matching chromepulley and rotors. What do you guys think?I don't want to do it half @$$ but $800 is a lot of cash.
RE: is it worth it???
why not try polishing up your stock rotors first... it is free and takes about 1/2 hour per rotor... then just toss on a chrome pully cover... about 1/8 of the cost and looks great! if you dont like it then you can spend the big $$$. i am thrifty (another word for cheap) just got done polishing up my brothers and they shine like no other! i posted a how to in the 50 mod thread... if you are intrested i can write it up again here... came out great! just takes a bit of elbow grease! if ya have a drill it is CRAZY easy!
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RE: is it worth it???
That is a good idea! I am planning to polish my forks to give them a nice shine as soon as the weather gets better.
Here are pics of the wheel, pulley, and rotors. They do look really good and will give my bike a custom look. For as much pulley and rotor that you can see(rear especially), it does not seem worth $800.
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Here are pics of the wheel, pulley, and rotors. They do look really good and will give my bike a custom look. For as much pulley and rotor that you can see(rear especially), it does not seem worth $800.
opinions?
[IMG]local://upfiles/17920/0FF38DAC3D5A41988BA41693F8443A72.jpg[/IMG]
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RE: is it worth it???
Agree 100%....Trying a cheaper alternative that provides the same look is not called half-assed, it's called smart ! But if you are bond and determined to have the best, then I guess $800. would be a fair price....
ORIGINAL: JRK5892
why not try polishing up your stock rotors first... it is free and takes about 1/2 hour per rotor... then just toss on a chrome pully cover... about 1/8 of the cost and looks great! if you dont like it then you can spend the big $$$. i am thrifty (another word for cheap) just got done polishing up my brothers and they shine like no other! i posted a how to in the 50 mod thread... if you are intrested i can write it up again here... came out great! just takes a bit of elbow grease! if ya have a drill it is CRAZY easy!
[IMG]local://upfiles/26534/83CC2AA24AF9430EBD1CCE0229106046.jpg[/IMG]
why not try polishing up your stock rotors first... it is free and takes about 1/2 hour per rotor... then just toss on a chrome pully cover... about 1/8 of the cost and looks great! if you dont like it then you can spend the big $$$. i am thrifty (another word for cheap) just got done polishing up my brothers and they shine like no other! i posted a how to in the 50 mod thread... if you are intrested i can write it up again here... came out great! just takes a bit of elbow grease! if ya have a drill it is CRAZY easy!
[IMG]local://upfiles/26534/83CC2AA24AF9430EBD1CCE0229106046.jpg[/IMG]
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ORIGINAL: JRK5892
why not try polishing up your stock rotors first... it is free and takes about 1/2 hour per rotor... then just toss on a chrome pully cover... about 1/8 of the cost and looks great! if you dont like it then you can spend the big $$$. i am thrifty (another word for cheap) just got done polishing up my brothers and they shine like no other! i posted a how to in the 50 mod thread... if you are intrested i can write it up again here... came out great! just takes a bit of elbow grease! if ya have a drill it is CRAZY easy!
[IMG]local://upfiles/26534/83CC2AA24AF9430EBD1CCE0229106046.jpg[/IMG]
why not try polishing up your stock rotors first... it is free and takes about 1/2 hour per rotor... then just toss on a chrome pully cover... about 1/8 of the cost and looks great! if you dont like it then you can spend the big $$$. i am thrifty (another word for cheap) just got done polishing up my brothers and they shine like no other! i posted a how to in the 50 mod thread... if you are intrested i can write it up again here... came out great! just takes a bit of elbow grease! if ya have a drill it is CRAZY easy!
[IMG]local://upfiles/26534/83CC2AA24AF9430EBD1CCE0229106046.jpg[/IMG]
Do you need to take the wheels off to polish the rotors?
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RE: is it worth it???
I started on my front wheel and gave up, I have noted my wife does not pay much attention to the Visa bill around X Mass she just pays it . Look like my next Christmass present
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TAKE THE WHEEL OFF!!! i could not imagine doing it with the wheel on! NO... how would you get around the forks and the caliper? what about the other side? take it off. it is real simple and takes about 1/2 hour per side once you get the hang of it... i say do it... i am just amazed how awesome it is... if i did not powdercoat mine black they would be polished for sure!