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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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I love the RSD air cleaners. I have been going back and forth for a while about which one would look best on my scoot, the chrome or contrast cut. Any thoughts? I change my mind every day. Pics are attached. I just ordered the Wild 1 Chubby's 16 inch Apes, so they will be going on as well.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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Go with the chrome, I went with the black on my Deluxe and wish I had the chrome.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 09:45 AM
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Chrome would look better on your ride. JMHO
 
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 10:08 AM
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chrome
 
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by hdspringer02
I love the RSD air cleaners. I have been going back and forth for a while about which one would look best on my scoot, the chrome or contrast cut. Any thoughts? I change my mind every day. Pics are attached. I just ordered the Wild 1 Chubby's 16 inch Apes, so they will be going on as well.
I agree with the others. Chrome on anything but a blacked-out bike. Here's where I got mine -- excellent prices and service.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 10:35 AM
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go chrome and if it still dont tickle your fancy can always detail the center logo and any other recessed areas in the same color as your bike. That red or orange you have on your bike might look ok filling in the RSD logo. I want to get mine painted or powder coated white.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 10:37 AM
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Chrome on your ride.

Check out the Performance Machine super Gas Air Cleaner. It is essentially the same cleaner with the ability to change the inserts to match wheels or for a different look.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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Thanks for the input. You guys kind of confirmed what I was thinking. I like the look of the contrast cut more, but the chrome would look better on my bike. Time to start shopping.
 
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I guess I'm going solo here. I vote contrast cut. Break up all that chrome and accent the black on your bike!
 
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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I ordered the chrome one from DR V-Twin. Great guys to work with. Very helpful and a great price too.
 
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