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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 02:35 PM
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After changing the fork oil I installed fork boots and upper tube covers (between the trees) as many others on this forum have done. Not really trying for the "old school" look necessarily, just trying to tie in the overall blackness of the F-Bob. Was planning to PC the trees black too, but thinking the chrome is a nice accent - will probably leave as is.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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I'd leave the chrome as well, it really makes it pop. Were did you get the covers and boots.

Nice work looks awesome!
 
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i left mine with that same set up for 2 or 3 years... loved the look!
 
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Were did you get the covers and boots?!
Fork boots purchased online at discountcycleparts.com - boots are actually Custom Chrome item #632800. The covers for the upper tubes are 2" ID thin-wall copper pipes I got at a plumbing supply shop; primed inside to ward off any possible negative reaction between dissimilar metals, then sprayed with two coats of appliance epoxy paint - should hold up for a while.
 
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I have to agree, keep the contrast. It also helps balance the shiny fender struts.
 
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Originally Posted by O-Town D
After changing the fork oil I installed fork boots and upper tube covers (between the trees) as many others on this forum have done. Not really trying for the "old school" look necessarily, just trying to tie in the overall blackness of the F-Bob. Was planning to PC the trees black too, but thinking the chrome is a nice accent - will probably leave as is.
I agree the chrome trees give a nice contrast to the black legs. Looks good.
 
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Just a tip..punch some holes down near the bottom of the boot covers at the rear..lets them breath and also lift them up now and again and clean/check underneath them .
 
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Looks great, thanks for the part number on the boots... lots of people like those.
 
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Looks Bad A** just the way it is! NICE.
 
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Did it with a home made sticker



re-doing it now with a home designed aluminum tube for a more old-school look as I'm going for a total make over

 
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