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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 09:58 AM
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What does Harley make their chrome parts like side plates out of? I can't tell if it's aluminum or steel.
 
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What does Harley make their chrome parts like side plates out of? I can't tell if it's aluminum or steel.
Whatever the Chinese have on hand at the factory...
 
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Chromed steel.. Put up a magnet to it
 
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Chromed steel.. Put up a magnet to it
Cool. I'm making a tour pack mount for my breakout. Just trying to figure out what kind of metal to go with.
 
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