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Old Apr 24, 2017 | 09:51 PM
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I had the same choice struggle. Split the difference and went with Raw Stainless.

 
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Old Apr 29, 2017 | 10:20 PM
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My 1st new bike..back in 1980 I put a black header on it.
10 new bikes later all got black pipes, once you go black
you can't go back.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2017 | 04:57 AM
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vivid black needs chrome.. if it were denim I would say black
 
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Old Apr 30, 2017 | 07:03 AM
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I went Chrome on my Vivid Black bike.

Tell us more about the V&H 30+ HP kit....
 
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Old May 7, 2017 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Second Wind
I went Chrome on my Vivid Black bike.

Tell us more about the V&H 30+ HP kit....
Not cheap, but you get a lot. Bottom line, my bike looks, sounds and runs much better.

I was originally just going to do cams, but then I saw this package and thought, why not go all in while I have the exhaust off anyway. Even the packaging was excellent, keeping everything protected and secure (except the carbon fiber Drak cover, which comes in a plastic sleeve within a nice box. Didn't realize the sleeve was open on both ends...picked up one end and it fell out the other. No biggie, it didn't break and no damage done...more of a user error).

It's been fun auto tuning with the FP3 on my cell phone and I'm very happy with the whole package. Couple little goodies you can only get with the package too, like carbon fiber tips and V&H timing cover.

http://products.vanceandhines.com/store/harley/35-4572/

- Oversized 450 Slip-ons (Chrome) with Carbon Fiber End Caps.
- Carbon Fiber VO2 Air Intake Kit
- Fuelpak FP3 with Raceshop Mapping
- Power Dual Head Pipes (Chrome)
- 575 Camshaft Set
- Adjustable Pushrods
- Vance & Hines Inscribed Chrome Timing Cover
 
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Old May 7, 2017 | 08:08 AM
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Call me old fashioned but Black and Chrome.
 
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Old May 7, 2017 | 08:31 AM
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Chrome...
 
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Old May 7, 2017 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 1HD1C
vivid black needs chrome.. if it were denim I would say black
Wrong.

 
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Originally Posted by Uberjason
Call me old fashioned but Black and Chrome.
I guess I am too. I love black and chrome. I also need to get a quick detach kit for my tour pak.

Check out the dude with the gas can. He's like: "Don't get me in the pic I'm on work comp!"
 
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Originally Posted by Iron25
I have a black denim bike that im accenting with gloss black stuff. But I'm leaving everything engine and exhaust related chrome. Think too much black looks boring
I agree with a mix.



A few more item for powder coat over next winter, but the pipes and engine pieces will stay chrome.
 
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