Experiences with aftermarket forks/chromers
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Experiences with aftermarket forks/chromers
Hey everyone, I have a 2005 Sportster 1200C I picked up at a good price several months ago and it came with the clear-coated fork lowers/sliders which are peeling slightly. I'd like to replace them with chrome ones but the OEM Harley (Showa) kit is no longer available and no success so far locating one for this MY. Anyone know of a high-quality chromer in the U.S. that does Harley forks or have experiences with aftermarket forks? Thanks.
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Do a search on the forum here or on the web in general about polishing the fork sliders. I usually go in the opposite direction and have mine powdercoated black, but I've seen some amazing results with polishing, and it's way cheaper. I did it on a bike a little over 30 years ago and it worked well, and all I had to do to maintain the shine was wax them a couple of times a year.
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+1 ***** Shiny
Just put a set on my SG. Great to deal with and the quality is second to none. Had to wait 8 weeks to get them because they are slammed. Might be a shorter wait for Sporty parts though.
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Have had them on two of my rides. Last Indy that put them on for me, said, "these are better quality than the HD ones I've put on". Check his other items out, he does quality work. Hope he continues on the same path of quality till my next order.
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