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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 03:56 PM
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I'm looking to replace the black headlight bucket on my 2012 FXDC to a chrome one. I asked the dealer and they wanted $170 just for the bucket.....yeah right....I'm not looking to change out the whole thing if I can keep from it, just the bucket itself. Any idea's??? Thanks in advance for any help!!!!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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I wonder what the cost would be to send the part out to be chromed?That might be something to consider.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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You can get 7" Chrome buckets from the HotRod suppliers for about $40-$50
33' Ford comes to mind.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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Check EBay. There are lots of options on size and cost.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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You should be able to get your stock one plated for under $100
 
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 10:38 PM
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I just got a 7" DBI chrome bucket and light for about $60 on eBay. I am sure if you search DBI headlight, you'll find some, I'm sure. I am really happy with the price/quality ratio.

Good luck!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 02:41 AM
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i picked up the 7 inch monster in my sig pic from Dennis kirk for 169.00 at the time.

correction, I got it from Phat performance parts for 169 bucks. Part number PPP-HL004 on their website.
 

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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 05:20 AM
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I know you state you are not looking to swap out the entire headlight but I went for one of these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-3-4-5-75...ht_2393wt_1270

Looks good, easy to fit and unlike the $250 billet headlight I bought from V-twin mfg, the chrome won't flake off after 6 months.

You will never know it's plastic unless you tap it..
 
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Never thought about sending out to get it chromed. May go that route. The one the dealer was quoting me was from a Low Rider.
 
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Never thought about sending out to get it chromed. May go that route. The one the dealer was quoting me was from a Low Rider.
I had my stock 2011 FXDC bucket chromed. Came out way nice. $50. Also had them do the trees and the lamp mounting block. Am running the polyurethane bushings in the handlebars. I am a fan of chrome. Next is the Sterling Chromite cables. Here are some pics.
 
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