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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 06:28 AM
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just torn over black or chrome?&nbsp\\; Any one have a black one on anotherwise silver and chrome engine?&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; just wondering how it would&nbsp\\;look&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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I have the chrome thunderheader, but I've seen the black one on just about any motor combination and I liked it,&nbsp\\;if this is the bike&nbsp\\;you putting it on it should be fine because you do have quite a bit of black,&nbsp\\;but to each their own,
 
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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I have the chrome Thunderheader. Love the pipe, hate the finish. My Thunderheader is 2 1/2 months old and I getting the pipe rechromed. I would advise you to go with the black if at all possible.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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Ya the chrome isn't the best, but it aint bad either!&nbsp\\; So since the chrome finish isn't the best, I don't think the black would be a much better finish!&nbsp\\; &nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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I got all three heat shields for my T-headers&nbsp\\;for less than 150.00$, I haven,t seen a problem with my finish yet ,
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 04:03 AM
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I have the black thunder header on my 03 love the pipe but the finish sucks.&nbsp\\; Had the header and heat sheilds done in jet black, which now the coating will klast longer.&nbsp\\; What sucks is you pay a top dollar for this header and the coating sucks.&nbsp\\; But I do love the pipe.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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I started with a thunderheader, tried bassani road rage &amp\\; D&amp\\;D fat cat, then came back home to another thunderheader!&nbsp\\; Expensive lesson, but I'm 100% sure of my choice now!&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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Have been running a used chrome thunder header for 4 years.&nbsp\\; I have all heat sheilds and it looks good.&nbsp\\; What you sacrifice in quality is more than made up in soud quality and performance.
 
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I had the chrome Thunderheader and my buddy had the black one. My finish looked bad after one year and his still looks good after four years. Go with the black one for your bike.
 
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Yup, the sound and performance makes up for any cosmetic issues!&nbsp\\; You'll get good and bad responses on both finishes, just pick one, you'll love it black or chrome!&nbsp\\;
 
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