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Old Apr 7, 2015 | 09:08 AM
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I cant find any good pics of the charcoal satin slim with a totally blacked out fork. I was wondering if its too black for the charcoal color. I also want to black out the whole motor and primary case. not sure if all the black would be too dark for the gray.
 
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I think the black would really accent the charcoal. Take a color photograph of your bike and use a marker to black out what you want on the bike. It will give you a pretty good idea of what it would look like.
 
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i say do it. i just blacked out my forks and tins on my fatty and it changed the whole look
 
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i say do it. i just blacked out my forks and tins on my fatty and it changed the whole look
you have charcoal gray tins?
 
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Originally Posted by Dogs57
I think the black would really accent the charcoal. Take a color photograph of your bike and use a marker to black out what you want on the bike. It will give you a pretty good idea of what it would look like.
yeah, i'm going to try using photoshop and color in the parts I want blacked out and get a rough idea. i'd rather see it on a real bike though
 
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Originally Posted by scottylonebull
yeah, i'm going to try using photoshop and color in the parts I want blacked out and get a rough idea. i'd rather see it on a real bike though
See post #2428.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...l#post13310204

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Originally Posted by WKNDS
See post #2428.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...l#post13310204

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tx bro, I actually did see that one, ive gone through 100's of slim posts before I put this up, i'm almost going blind...lol...doesn't look bad, I saved that pic, but was looking for better pics. why he didn't black out the risers or headlight trim i'll never know...
 
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It's not a good photo, but I blacked out mine as well. I also went with Biltwell Thunder Risers that are black. As for the headlight trim rings? I have chrome because I can't find black trim rings for the Auxiliary Lights. I have a black one for the headlight, but without the other trim rings, what's the point? I figure I will get them powder coated this winter and fix the problem. Also blacking out the engine, just the rockers need done, but again, I might do that when riding season is over.
 
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Right now, I am sitting here trying to figure what it's going to take to get that Cross Bones tank panel off WKNDS
 
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It's not a good photo, but I blacked out mine as well. I also went with Biltwell Thunder Risers that are black. As for the headlight trim rings? I have chrome because I can't find black trim rings for the Auxiliary Lights. I have a black one for the headlight, but without the other trim rings, what's the point? I figure I will get them powder coated this winter and fix the problem. Also blacking out the engine, just the rockers need done, but again, I might do that when riding season is over.
These are the ones I used, #67700117
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...lamp-trim-ring
From KutterHD they like $39.00

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