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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 11:32 PM
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Not me! I love the chrome swingarm! I think it ties everything together!
 
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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Now, I just need to add some chrome back there. lol This is an older pic. The reflectors are gone now. The turn signals and brake lights are different now. But, very little chrome around that rim.

 

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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 03:06 AM
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What OhioSkully said on page-1. I have the HD Script Axle Covers, Sprocket Cover and Lower Belt Cover...I think it's enough, and everybody knows I like my chrome! ;>)



 

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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 07:52 AM
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I prefer the black SA to contrast with the rest of the chrome.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 09:42 AM
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chorme it! we did my brothers sporty and it was a night an day diff! plus you NEVER see that on a dyna!
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by SH_01FXDWG
Now, I just need to add some chrome back there. lol This is an older pic. The reflectors are gone now. The turn signals and brake lights are different now. But, very little chrome around that rim.

A polished rotor and chrome caliper, as well as a chrome axle or axle covers would dress the *** end up nicely....just my .02
 

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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 01:00 PM
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How hard is it to polish the rotors yourself? I think I have read that people have don it them selves.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SH_01FXDWG
How hard is it to polish the rotors yourself? I think I have read that people have don it them selves.
I helped do my buddies and the elbow grease was the hardest part. I used a drill to speed up the process, but it just takes some time.

Personally I like the swing arm black to keep the chrome popping.

Too much and it all sort of blends in.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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In '04 when I was shopping around for my Wide Glide there was a dude in the shop waiting to pick up his bike. He said to go ahead and get the chrome swing arm now 'cause you will have to have it and won't be waiting on it like me. I saw his and knew i'd have to have it. After I got mine (for about a month), ever time I saw a Dyna with a chrome swing arm, I'd get a rise. I got the chrome billet sliders in the front to go with it and still get a rise every time I look at it. And besides......chrome is easier to clean than paint.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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That chrome swing arm is sweeeeet! Takes the bike to a whole new level.
 
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