Kuryakyn inner primary cover?
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There are certain things I'm very strongly opinionated on, and chrome/chrome plating process/companies who slap on absolutely the cheapest chrome plating process etc is one of em.
And to add one last comment, I'm not belittling you on how many miles you have ridden, nor does that make you any less of a "rider", but I honestly don't think a good opinion on longevity or durability can be formulated from only a few thousand miles and couple seasons worth of riding.
Most people here do take care of their bikes better than they would their own mother, I just happen to be one of the few that puts their ride through alot of abuse. Parts on all my bikes show their finish flaws REAL QUICK if they have any due to the lack of aesthetic care I give my bikes.
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LOL, Im actually OK with critisism either way. Personally, I hate the way ANY 2up seat looks on a bike. That includes the one I have. Thats why I'm big into a detachable setup. So to keep the bikes lines relatively clean. I just love the functionality of the seat that Heartland BIker produces, and its a surprisingly well made piece.
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Well let me ask you this: Would you rather hear someone's experience on a "durability" issue who has very little miliage or hard use on a part or would you rather it be from someone who puts on alot of miliage daily, doesnt worry about garaging and detail cleaning their bike every other day with an ear swab and can give an honest opinion(whether it be positive or negative)about a manufacturer's real worth in the QC dept.?
Sorry if I', not gonna sugarcoat every mfg. that makes a chrome part here, most companies don't spend much money for a good quality chrome plating process. Kuryakyn is just one of many. Hell they spend more money of the packaging of their parts than they do on the chrome process they outsource to someone else.......
Sorry if I', not gonna sugarcoat every mfg. that makes a chrome part here, most companies don't spend much money for a good quality chrome plating process. Kuryakyn is just one of many. Hell they spend more money of the packaging of their parts than they do on the chrome process they outsource to someone else.......
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If you don't worry about garaging or cleaning often, what does it matter if your chrome doesn't look its best. I believe most of us with our 'cheap' chrome clean our bikes because we value them & want them to look their best no matter how much or little we ride. If we can clean our bikes & keep that 'cheap' chrome looking nice for many years what have we lost. Personally I think your just trying to flame the subject. Oh course that is just my opinion as is yours.
To simply state it, "good chrome" wont lift, peel and pit with a bike that has hard use, or deals with alot of temp changes, condensation or moisture. I have some old parts on my old Sporty where the chrome is over 20 years old and still looks brand new to this day. You just don't get that with alot of today's parts plain and simple.
I mean you spend 15-20 thousand dollars plus on your "new" shiny Harley, so why would you dress it with substandard parts?
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