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Jan 12, 2010 | 10:53 AM

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frenchbiker

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Originally Posted by frankiefire702

Search ebay and you will find good deals on original kits like said before. I got brand new chrome sliders in the box for half of retail. You just have to be patient.

#46371-08 which is the chrome front end for ABS Touring models 2008 and up (my case) is sold by HD of New Rochelle for $355.48 on eBay. This includes sliders, cowbells, axle nuts and nut covers.
MSRP is $446.95.

A local chromer with great reputation can (triple) chrome my whole front end for $220 which is cheaper, but if I can sell my stock front end, buying a HD chrome kit could be a better deal financially speaking.
Is there any demand for a stock front end, and if there is, how much do they sell for?

Jan 12, 2010 | 11:32 AM

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LA Cox

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Chrome lowers...

I've found them through HD for 299.00...It's the installation that's a killer...minimum of 4 hours!!! I looked at a place at the last rally that did it, but they wanted the lowers and then wanted $800 bones too! Not gonna happen!

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Jan 12, 2010 | 09:57 PM

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caletcb

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From: Alabama

thanks guys for the input... yea i called today and they said 160 a piece for the lower legs but then i thought about all the other stuff like my beer cans and axle covers so i think i may just hold out and search ebay or just bite that bullet and buy the whole kit from hd

Jan 13, 2010 | 01:54 AM

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MidnitEvil

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From: Joliet, Illinois

I talked to a local guy who only does show quality stuff. He wanted $300 per leg.

Found chrome lowers on eBay for like $60. They have some flaws (stated in the ad)... but it's a daily driver. I just wanted, shiny, not perfect.

Jan 13, 2010 | 04:24 AM

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dbleagle

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I bought a set for my Sportster about 3 1/2 years ago and they still look brand new... $299... 30 thousand miles on them in all kinds of weather...

It was not all that much trouble changing them out, even with putting the bushings and seals in the new ones...

Charlie D.

Jan 13, 2010 | 03:11 PM

#16

Mr Pheer

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I got a complete black set for my RG, and as soon as my progressive cartridge kit arrives I'll be installing everything myself. I figured I may as well upgrade the forks while I have them apart, and the hell with paying a shop to do something I would just have to check over when I got it home to make sure everything was tightened properly to begin with.

Working on a bike isnt rocket science and I just cant see how the shops can think they are worth $70 an hour for what they do.

Jan 13, 2010 | 03:27 PM

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WVHogRider

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From: Wheeling, WV

You could always just "polish" them. Depending on how good of a job you do, a little elbow grease, buffing compound & wheel, and they'll look just as good a chrome.

Jan 13, 2010 | 03:36 PM

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steveh326

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From: Mt. Airy, MD

as far as I am concerned, having your stock forks chromed by a GOOD chromer is both cheaper and a better job than the MoCo's kit. I sent mine to Chromemasters in Nashville and was very happy with the results. I did the labor myself as well to keep the cost as low as possible. it wasn't a dificult job at all, if you search you can find step by step instructions.

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