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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 05:02 PM
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Need some help. So I put my chrome heat shield back on but my Father (old school biker) thinks it looks like ****. I think it looks bad a$$. What do you guys think?



 
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 05:07 PM
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Take chrome heat shields off. Looks better imho
 
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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I think the blacked out look has it's place and that's on a bike that is blacked out. If you pick that theme then awesome!

Otherwise chrome is king or a nice balanced mix which is tricky to make work.

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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 05:14 PM
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Who's bike is it? Who cares what someones else thinks
 
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 05:15 PM
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I think you answered your own question. Who cares what others think, if you like it, keep it! It's your ride!
Oh...And I like the chrome...haha
 
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 05:22 PM
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I like the chrome.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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black is more color coordinate.
 
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I like the chrome.
Me too but like rooti said its your bike.
 
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The chrome tips help tie in the chrome shields. Without them I would vote black. With the chrome tips, I vote for the chrome shields.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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Thanks guys. Looks like a mix of opinions, I like the chrome. I do realize that it's my bike and that's all should matter but at the same time I respect the opinions of other as well. I am going to keep the chrome. I guess my Dad can talk his crap when I am passing his Shovel Head on the left. Lol
 
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