Factory flames
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From: England via the US
I think the Harley paint sets are very nice, especially Jakes, but there are still duplicates running around even if it's just 75 for the most expensive series. I know the chances are slim that you will actually run into another set, but if I am going to drop between 2-4k on a paint set I want it to be one off. With that kind of money you can find a custom painter who will do an incredible job for whatever it is you may want painted on your bike and yours will be the only one.
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From: MA
I think the Harley paint sets are very nice, especially Jakes, but there are still duplicates running around even if it's just 75 for the most expensive series. I know the chances are slim that you will actually run into another set, but if I am going to drop between 2-4k on a paint set I want it to be one off. With that kind of money you can find a custom painter who will do an incredible job for whatever it is you may want painted on your bike and yours will be the only one.
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From: Los Angeles
Holy cow thats a lot of dough! I might spend that on a show bike that doesnt get ridden much, if I had the money but I tend to get boo boos from rocks and other crap on the fwy and I would be pretty upset to mess up a paint job as nice as that. I am looking at the California Kid paint job though that seems a pretty good deal to me for $1600. Any one here done the sheetmetal exchange thing?
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From: St. louis Mo.
Jake's bike has one of the SICKEST paint jobs that I've seen anyone post in this section.
But its not one that I would like to own! Someone might get SHOOT just getting to close to something like that if it was mine!!!!!!!!!!
But its not one that I would like to own! Someone might get SHOOT just getting to close to something like that if it was mine!!!!!!!!!!
Last edited by Lildude11d; Sep 7, 2008 at 07:55 AM.
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From: Seattle, WA
Jake:
I didn't get the impression that the comment about the flame job being a decal was directed at your bike. The "edge flames" (HD 95731-07CMB $1,900) almost look like they could be .... That said, pretty much all of the genuine MoCo parts and accessories I've gotten have been the highest quality; however, you're going to pay top dollar for it.
I've observed there are a couple of prevalent attitudes among HDForum/Harley riders-- (i) those who don't want to 'dilute' their Harley purity by using aftermarket (non-Harley) parts or at least try to minimize them and(ii) those who are trying to get the most bang for the buck/best value and will first try to DIY then an indy shop and H-D dealer only as a last resort.
I do like the "California kid" (HD 94282 $1,650) but haven't actually seen them in person.
I'd be interested in seeing photos if anyone has them.
R/
Priest
BTW Jake, you bike is bad a$$!!
I didn't get the impression that the comment about the flame job being a decal was directed at your bike. The "edge flames" (HD 95731-07CMB $1,900) almost look like they could be .... That said, pretty much all of the genuine MoCo parts and accessories I've gotten have been the highest quality; however, you're going to pay top dollar for it.
I've observed there are a couple of prevalent attitudes among HDForum/Harley riders-- (i) those who don't want to 'dilute' their Harley purity by using aftermarket (non-Harley) parts or at least try to minimize them and(ii) those who are trying to get the most bang for the buck/best value and will first try to DIY then an indy shop and H-D dealer only as a last resort.
I do like the "California kid" (HD 94282 $1,650) but haven't actually seen them in person.
I'd be interested in seeing photos if anyone has them.
R/
Priest
BTW Jake, you bike is bad a$$!!
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From: Joliet, Illinois
For the kind of money HD wants for custom painted tins, you can get a one-off, custom paint job.
One of my favorite custom painters in the US
http://www.redhousecustompaint.com
One of my favorite custom painters in the US
http://www.redhousecustompaint.com
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From: MA
Jake:
I didn't get the impression that the comment about the flame job being a decal was directed at your bike. The "edge flames" (HD 95731-07CMB $1,900) almost look like they could be .... That said, pretty much all of the genuine MoCo parts and accessories I've gotten have been the highest quality; however, you're going to pay top dollar for it.
I've observed there are a couple of prevalent attitudes among HDForum/Harley riders-- (i) those who don't want to 'dilute' their Harley purity by using aftermarket (non-Harley) parts or at least try to minimize them and(ii) those who are trying to get the most bang for the buck/best value and will first try to DIY then an indy shop and H-D dealer only as a last resort.
I do like the "California kid" (HD 94282 $1,650) but haven't actually seen them in person.
I'd be interested in seeing photos if anyone has them.
R/
Priest
BTW Jake, you bike is bad a$$!!
I didn't get the impression that the comment about the flame job being a decal was directed at your bike. The "edge flames" (HD 95731-07CMB $1,900) almost look like they could be .... That said, pretty much all of the genuine MoCo parts and accessories I've gotten have been the highest quality; however, you're going to pay top dollar for it.
I've observed there are a couple of prevalent attitudes among HDForum/Harley riders-- (i) those who don't want to 'dilute' their Harley purity by using aftermarket (non-Harley) parts or at least try to minimize them and(ii) those who are trying to get the most bang for the buck/best value and will first try to DIY then an indy shop and H-D dealer only as a last resort.
I do like the "California kid" (HD 94282 $1,650) but haven't actually seen them in person.
I'd be interested in seeing photos if anyone has them.
R/
Priest
BTW Jake, you bike is bad a$$!!
I'm also not afraid to use HD products. I've never had a problem with their quality and they actually have some nice looking parts.
Thanks for the compliment about my bike Priest. I was fortunate, I had a good canvas to work with...an expensive canvas, but a good one.
These guys do some really nice work, but I don't know what their prices are like:
http://www.airea5150.com/
Last edited by JakeInMa; Sep 7, 2008 at 05:28 AM.
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From: Michigan
You have a great paint job JakeInIraq, but I like the less busy factory flame set. To each his own. I can't decide if between the orange and red factory flames. Here is Starboard's Low Rider in the thumbnail. This is the flame set that I like. Mine is below it. Mine bike is actually a 2006 Streetbob.