Front End Removal Question
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Front End Removal Question
I've been going back and fourth on whether I want to undertake a project to powder coat my frame and swingarm a chameleon color to match my HD Black Ice. I don't wish to pay someone $700+ to disassemble and reassemble the bike, so I have been 
religiously to see if I am up to the task or if this is one mod that I should just pass on. I already have the front end completely chromed, so basically the only thing I want to do is remove everything from the steering column. After removing the wheel and fender, is it possible to leave everything intact, disconnect the cables and wires, and remove the front end in one piece? This may very well be a dumb question, but I figured there is someone out there that has torn a bike down that knows the answer. I've got a '10 FLSTN.
If you've got any other advice towards this project, either in taking it down, or advising against because of past experience, I'd really be interested in hearing from you.
religiously to see if I am up to the task or if this is one mod that I should just pass on. I already have the front end completely chromed, so basically the only thing I want to do is remove everything from the steering column. After removing the wheel and fender, is it possible to leave everything intact, disconnect the cables and wires, and remove the front end in one piece? This may very well be a dumb question, but I figured there is someone out there that has torn a bike down that knows the answer. I've got a '10 FLSTN.If you've got any other advice towards this project, either in taking it down, or advising against because of past experience, I'd really be interested in hearing from you.
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Very good point Drew. I just hate the way the black steering head, downtubes, and rear frame really stand out in comparison to my paint scheme and the chrome swing arm. I also hate that I'm going to most likely end up paying $240 for chrome covers for those areas when I can spend $350 and have Joe powder the whole thing. I'm sure I'll be just as happy with the chrome look, but it is just the ever moving idea of being the first or being the only one to have or do something...
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That is also a very good point. While I can't imagine changing the color of the bike right now, who's to say I don't change my mind in a couple years or have something unforeseen happen and decide to change. Thanks for the input!
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I think I've decided this isn't the best idea. I might convince myself to try out the ricor intiminators and progressive drops this winter if I feel the need to take apart the front end.
It is bad enough that I am continually changing my mind, but this website gets my imagination going overdrive. About the only thing that is set in stone on my bike for next year is that premium grade gasoline will continue to pump through it.
It is bad enough that I am continually changing my mind, but this website gets my imagination going overdrive. About the only thing that is set in stone on my bike for next year is that premium grade gasoline will continue to pump through it.
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