Black Out Regrets
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From: elwood indiana
Black Out Regrets
Ive been thinking about blacking out my 04 softail. My Uncle is telling me that I will regret it. I know this discussion is about personal choice but id still like to get some input. I love the look but i'm afraid it will limit future accessories. I do have another bike. Its a 07 Dyna CVO screamin eagle edition. I think this helps because i feel i would still have a harley that has color and accessories i could change up. Any input?
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Some people regret tattoos, some people love them for life. It's your bike, personalize it! Black is classic and will be around forever. I personally like to mix black and chrome, but that's my flavor. Now if you had posted that you were going to purple out your bike, then I'd agree with your uncle.
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I've blacked out every bike I've owned since I first did it on my '79 Low Rider.
Prior to that I had chromed out bikes and got sick of raggin' on them all the time.
Going black was the best idea I ever had, no regrets here.
Prior to that I had chromed out bikes and got sick of raggin' on them all the time.
Going black was the best idea I ever had, no regrets here.
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Since day one I've been adding a darker look to my FB, easy enough to do since it was already in 'Vivid Black.' But recently I've added a couple of small chrome pieces for a little more accent/contrast. Not saying I regret going dark, just want to brighten things up a tad. At some point I'll achieve the 'perfect balance.' Wish you luck on your project.
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From: elwood indiana
Thanks everyone. Im going black. If i ever get tired of it theres always room in my garage for a 3rd bike.
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Customizing your motorcycle is a constant, ever changing experience. Do the black and as you go along maybe you will want to mix in some color or chrome. Maybe you will chrome the entire bike ten years form now? Do what you want now, you can always do something different later. Just because you change something doesn't mean it must stay that way forever. Parts come on and off all the time. I just had a sissy bar that was off the WG for over ten years powder coated and I put it back on the bike. When it come off I hated it, now I like it again (maybe still a little too tall).
We had a buddy back in the day that would tear his entire rigid shovel apart every winter. Change the fenders, color, bars etc for a new look. Always on the cheap, rattle can paint, used parts etc. For him it was an exploration of styles to find out what he liked, it also kept the bike fresh to him. This went on for years, last time I saw the bike the shovel was in a softtail frame. He never got tired of changing that bike, and I am sure he still has it.
We had a buddy back in the day that would tear his entire rigid shovel apart every winter. Change the fenders, color, bars etc for a new look. Always on the cheap, rattle can paint, used parts etc. For him it was an exploration of styles to find out what he liked, it also kept the bike fresh to him. This went on for years, last time I saw the bike the shovel was in a softtail frame. He never got tired of changing that bike, and I am sure he still has it.
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I can't get mine blacked out fast enough. It's always about the money, danm ! My Lo is blackened cayenne so its kinda like having the best of both worlds though, looks black most of the time until the sun hits it right and then BAM!