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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 01:31 PM
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I need a new primary cover, so chrome or blk ?


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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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My choice would be chrome.

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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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Black for sure, but also do the inspection cover.
 
Old Nov 21, 2007 | 01:52 PM
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My choice would be chrome.

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Same here
 
Old Nov 21, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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I vote chrome, but you can't lose either way. What year is that bike?
 
Old Nov 21, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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fine job on that flathead Stevo. Don't see many at all that nice. Black is the way to go.
 
Old Nov 21, 2007 | 02:04 PM
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I vote chrome, but you can't lose either way. What year is that bike?
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That's a toss up. Either would look nice. Good looking bike !
 
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Dude with the theam of the bike and the crome oil tank and such the crome is the way to go!!!!!!!!!
 
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Black is beautiful! Keep the central chrome stuff surrounded by black.By the way, I LOVE the scoot!
 



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