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Old Jan 14, 2018 | 10:25 PM
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Forks on my 98 Electra glide are looking shitty and I plan on replacing next year but for now I was thinking some covers might look good. What’s the difference between the 2000- up forks Over the 98’s? looks like they only make covers for 2000 and up, was wondering if they’d work.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 12:31 AM
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OMG Please don't put that cheap plastic **** on your bike. Take some time, strip the protective coating, then sand and polish.

Are they really that bad?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 06:13 AM
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^^^^^what he said^^^^^

your fork lowers will look great after some sanding and polishing.





 

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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by flhchaz
your fork lowers will look great after some sanding and polishing.
^^^^^what he said^^^^^

And if you want an alternative way, clean 'em up and paint 'em. Simples!
 
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 08:28 AM
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Have you thought about powder coating them?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 04:09 PM
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You guys were right after a couple hour I got one almost done, much better than cheap covers.
 
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^^^^^looking good!^^^^^^^^^^^^
 
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^^^^^looking good!^^^^^^^^^^^^
 
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Old Jan 16, 2018 | 06:23 PM
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Looks good, a LOT better than a crappy plastic shroud! Probably cover the tire with a shop towel tho, so you dont have to get grunge off of it on the other side! ;-)

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