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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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Default Black or Chrome Rocker Box

I've got to take off the rocker box to install my cam and pushrods from GMR so I figured this was a good opportunity to change out the rocker box on my 08 Fatbob. The bike still looks like my signature pic...black or chrome?
 
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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If you want it to go faster, then black
 
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Black would look best on your bike.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by PigInaBlanket
Black would look best on your bike.
I agree...You would need to chrome all the motor covers for it to look right. Or you could cover them like I do; dead bugs and rust
 
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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black would look good
 
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Chrome would offset the black motor nice and go well with the strut covers and shocks.
Don't allow yourself to fall into the blackout bob mode..........
 
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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I have chrome but i sure do want some black ones...
 
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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Graphically leaving them stock or chromed will give more contrast and allow the eye to move easier from place to place.
 
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Originally Posted by devils haircut
I agree...You would need to chrome all the motor covers for it to look right. Or you could cover them like I do; dead bugs and rust
i agree 100 %, see what chrome rockers did to my streetbob. if you have denim paint then black rockers all the way. chrome to me doesnt look good with the denim paint, but thats me.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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jackel i F'ng LOVE all the chrome on your ride! love that bike... on the ft bob for this thread... black buddy black
 
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