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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 05:13 AM
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Finally did it! I found a local wrench here on Long Island that took apart my front end, sent is out and had it powder coated and re-assembled. There are not many places here that will tie up a lift to do this. This is the way I think the bike should have come from the factory.... I like a good blend of black and chrome.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 06:09 AM
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Looks cool, I recommend some black brake and clutch Levers! You can get the original Harley levers in black for about 100 $.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 06:54 AM
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It will never end...black this...black that...horn cover next?
Bike looks good.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 07:09 AM
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Thumbs up... Good mix
 
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by maddghost
Looks cool, I recommend some black brake and clutch Levers! You can get the original Harley levers in black for about 100 $.
100$?! Are you insane!? Drag book for a set that looks similar to edge cut for 25$ or powdercoated stockers on eBay for around the same. 100$.......
 
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 07:26 AM
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looks good, shoulda done the dust covers
 
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 07:31 AM
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I will be doing this soon.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by retxpres
Finally did it! I found a local wrench here on Long Island that took apart my front end, sent is out and had it powder coated and re-assembled. There are not many places here that will tie up a lift to do this. This is the way I think the bike should have come from the factory.... I like a good blend of black and chrome.
How much did it cost for powder coating ?
 
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by retxpres
Finally did it! I found a local wrench here on Long Island that took apart my front end, sent is out and had it powder coated and re-assembled. There are not many places here that will tie up a lift to do this. This is the way I think the bike should have come from the factory.... I like a good blend of black and chrome.
You mean your triple-tree? When you say "front-end" I take that to mean the whole front end - triple tree & forks.

And why did you pay someone? I replaced my whole front end with a wide-glide front end, triple-tree, forks, and tire. Had to add a brake extension bracket that required a bit of fabricating. Did it all myself, using nothing but a Harley and Chiltons manual for my bike. There is nothing more satisfying then wrenching your own bike.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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It does look right on a black bike. Nice job.
 
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