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Old Jul 29, 2022 | 07:56 PM
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Hello,

I have a vivid black FLFBS that I’m trying to piece together black parts to replace the chrome.. I haven’t seen any options for black forks but I see many custom FLBS bikes with all black accent pieces… can I just paint those parts or should I get replacement pieces?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2022 | 07:43 AM
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I have a vivid black FLFBS that I’m trying to piece together black parts to replace the chrome.. I haven’t seen any options for black forks but I see many custom FLBS bikes with all black accent pieces… can I just paint those parts or should I get replacement pieces?

just me, but I'd talk to a professional powder coater if you want black'd out forks

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Old Jul 30, 2022 | 12:02 PM
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Look up willyshiny. Do an exchange for his powder coated lower legs.
 
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Just got back from the powder coat estimate.. it was $670 for the forks and headlamp cover.. not bad but now I gotta figure out how to take apart the forks
 
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670 for forks and a headlight cover is crazy.
 
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670 for forks and a headlight cover is crazy.
how hard is it to swap forks?
 
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Originally Posted by envius
how hard is it to swap forks?
Is that price him doing the labor too? Or just powder coating your parts?
 
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As another poster mentioned, look into ***** shiny. I think his powder coated fork legs on an exchange bases are around $250.

http://www.willyshiny.com/fork-legs/...-single-rotor/


 
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Is that price him doing the labor too? Or just powder coating your parts?
just powder coat

Harley wants $600 to take off and put on.. 4 hours total labor
 
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Originally Posted by TriGeezer
As another poster mentioned, look into ***** shiny. I think his powder coated fork legs on an exchange bases are around $250.

http://www.willyshiny.com/fork-legs/...-single-rotor/
I sent them a message but I need the entire fork setup
 
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