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Old Dec 28, 2020 | 02:04 PM
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I have a 2009 Rocker, and I'm considering repainting the tins to blue.
Anyone done this without redoing the frame and swingarm?
I'm wondering whether it would look okay...

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I think it would look fine, and great in fact. My Salt Pearl has a black frame and it looks normal. Black with blue would go nicely together. Go for it!
 
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Almost every OEM Harley out there, for years, has had a black frame..... They all look pretty good to me..

FWIW... I actually prefer a black frame, over the CVOs & customs with the painted frames... I like the contrast...
 
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Originally Posted by Shellfish20
I have a 2009 Rocker, and I'm considering repainting the tins to blue.
Anyone done this without redoing the frame and swingarm?
I'm wondering whether it would look okay...

Steve
Take a couple of pictures and ask someone here to "Photoshop" the colors you'd like ...
 
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I like blue. Go for it!



 
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I like the black and chrome look on my heritage classic but if there's one color I'd do in a heartbeat it's the zephyre blue. Love that color.
 
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Blue rules!
 
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