Chrome add ons
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 5,578
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From: Northern California
My advice would be to buy the bike you really want to begin with. If you don't, you will be continually adding chrome parts along the way at a greater cost. Better yet, find a Softail that is a year or two old that has the stage one performance upgrades, and a bundle of chrome already installed. There are plenty of recent, low mileage bikes being sold by private parties.
5th Gear
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 9
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Go for it. It's super easy and you don't need a service manual to change the covers. I have an 08 rocker and just chromed all my covers tranny, primary ext.In total 7 pieces, and had my oil tank polished. Cost $500 and a tube of lock tight. Took a couple hrs to remove and a couple to put back. Well worth the investment. I too wanted more chrome but couldn't pass up on this deal. So I got the plain rocker instead. HIt me up if u need any help.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Leander Texas
Hey everyone,
I am new to the bike world..I am really close to pullin the trigger on a softail standard. I am just not a big fan of the fact that it doesnt have alot of chrome on the engine..But it is too good of a deal to pass up. my question is, is it a difficult task to install chrome stuff on engines like the tranny, cam cover etc? if i am mechannically inclined, will i be able to handle these tasks, or is it more involved and need a professional to do it? i just dont want to pay the outragous labor fees my local HD dealer charges...thanks,
Jon
I am new to the bike world..I am really close to pullin the trigger on a softail standard. I am just not a big fan of the fact that it doesnt have alot of chrome on the engine..But it is too good of a deal to pass up. my question is, is it a difficult task to install chrome stuff on engines like the tranny, cam cover etc? if i am mechannically inclined, will i be able to handle these tasks, or is it more involved and need a professional to do it? i just dont want to pay the outragous labor fees my local HD dealer charges...thanks,
Jon
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 602
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From: Ma.
Buy the bike. Get a service manually. And have fun putting all that chrome on yourself. you can do most of it and I mean most probably all of it if you can read the manual and understand it. Self explanatory. Go slow and have fun because once you start putting it on, there's no stopping now. Go for it and good luck and safe riding...Ray
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 7,611
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From: Southern Colorado
The biggest chrome piece you can add will be the front lowers and maybe the dealer can throw in a deal on them for you. The rest can be handled with time and patience.
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 253
Likes: 3
All you're going to need to chrome that bike up is:
1. motorcycle jack
2. sevice manual
3. torque wrench
4. Loctite
Oh, and an ebay account. I got a new service manual for $30 on ebay, and most of my chrome came from there, also.
1. motorcycle jack
2. sevice manual
3. torque wrench
4. Loctite
Oh, and an ebay account. I got a new service manual for $30 on ebay, and most of my chrome came from there, also.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,755
Likes: 12
From: Commerce, Mich.
The bike in the picture below is my Wifes 2006 Softail.
ALL of the modifications were done by ME, other than the actual paint. I have never wrenched on a bike before that, and found that I really enjoy it.
Go for it, You CAN do it easy. Get the manual, and you are set.
ALL of the modifications were done by ME, other than the actual paint. I have never wrenched on a bike before that, and found that I really enjoy it.
Go for it, You CAN do it easy. Get the manual, and you are set.