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View Poll Results: Chrome or black covers
Blacked out is the only way to go
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A little chrome never hurts
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 08:33 AM
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I am thinking about changing my texture black cam, trans and primary covers out for chrome to match the rocker covers and tank badges.

I will then black out the rest of the bike. What do you think, I am on the fence and having trouble visualizing it.

I have done the blacked out bike and want a mix of chrome and black.

 
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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Im getting ready to do what you've already done, but my covers will be high gloss black to match the tins, already done the primary and looks good. Chrome on black looks real good. (My opinion) You have to be careful when you bunch chrome pieces together or you lose the point.
Your bike looks great already!
 
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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do it!!!! I kept my engine chrome...custom bobbers also do chrome on the engine...Personally I think sandblasting the covers and polishing them would be the coolest for a bobber(wish mine were polished not chrome) but chrome sure is easier to keep shiny. The crossbones rocks polished covers and looks killer.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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i voted for black but after lookin at your bike, i think that chrome would prob look better.
i like stuff to match
 
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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I say go for the chrome. IMO it just looks cleaner with all chrome. Either way you go, your bike looks great.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 09:52 AM
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chrome but remember you are the one that has to live with what you choose. not us
 
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 10:00 AM
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man i tell you what... i blacked out my bike cause i loved the look... now every joe smo has an all black bike... i HATE IT! nothing looks better with black than chrome... nothing
 
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I had the blacked out nightster and loved the look, but you hit the nail on the head. Too many all blacked out bikes, thats why I fell in love with the 09's motor. I want the bob to be a little different, but I am torn.
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man i tell you what... i blacked out my bike cause i loved the look... now every joe smo has an all black bike... i HATE IT! nothing looks better with black than chrome... nothing
 
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Chrome it.
 
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I say chrome....i want to do the all gloss covers to match my tins like fuqua said....
 
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