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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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Appreciate all the advice. I talked to the local HD dealer, and they recommended a powdercoater in the area. How difficult is it to remove the sliders myself or is this something a dealer should do?
So...how do I get the sliders off the bike without ruining something? Dealer said I would have to drain fluid, remove, powder, re-fluid, etc. Sounds hard.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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If I wasn't a newb I wouldn't have asked. Looks like black powdercoat is the way to go. What exactly is "rattle canned" ?
 

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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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I'd try this guy on Ebay:

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant...Q_fromZQQ_ipgZ

I have gotten more than a few things from him for both my 09 Street Glide and previously on my 04 Road King. Great work and good service.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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What rattle can brand is the best to match the stock matte black finish?
 
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 05:58 AM
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What rattle can brand is the best to match the stock matte black finish?
the closest i have found to match is rustoleum flat black. i have tried many others, but imho this is the best match.
 
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