I am basically down to the last few parts on my bike that need to be chromed. The swing arm, rear brake setup and various exhaust brackets. Do I just buy new stuff, or do you guys recommend getting the factory stuff chromed at a shop? I found a reasonable shop here in Richmond so I can avoid using the extremely expensive Browns Plating that so many recommend. Am I light years ahead with MOCO parts or are the aftermarket parts I mentioned up to snuff? Please advise.

 

id get stock stuff chromed , better than that tiwaness crap

 

You know the answer to that................But can you stand the down time, that is the real question.

 

Just curious as to what shop you found? Im from Richmond as well and would like to know for future reference. Thanks.

 

you already know the original stuff fits.......

 

I have some v-twin parts that started to peel, flake, or discolor in less than 3 months. Haven't seen that with any of the harley parts I put on or that came with the bike, yet.

If you find a local place that does good work for a fair price and stands behind their work go with it. Maybe I'll give them a call and see if they're willing to ship.

 

Thanks guys for all the replies. Yeah, I really know the answer but I just worry that peeling chrome is just a bad as Asian parts. Though "I" have had good experience in the past with chrome shops, I know plenty of people who have not. Which is not much different with aftermarket parts as a whole. Some are good and some are not. I guess the smart play really is to re-chrome. It also reduces problems if I have issues on road trips since I still have the factory parts on the bike.

I went with this shop here:
http://hanlonplating.com/

Just to be safe, yesterday I dropped off my factory gas tank panel. I wanted to get a chrome panel to match my chrome dash and figure this wold be a great chance to see their work for not much money. The panel is almost 2 feet long and the price quoted was 50 bucks to get it chromed. So I left it with him and we'll see what happens. In this case it was cheaper to get it chromed than buy a new part, but that may not always be the case. I guess if his work looks good, I will go crazy and carefully plan my down time while the parts are getting chromed. I probably can't wait for next winter to finish up the few parts I have left.

edit: And 02fx4, I love what you have done with your bike. Looks amazing!