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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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So I put the QD brackets on my heritage bags and plan on running the bike without the bags most of the summer. My only problem not is that the back of the bike looks a little plane now since I never had any reason to add bling back there as it was covered by the bags. I don't have the coin for rims/pulley/rotor, but what are some options to liven things up a little back there? Doesn't have to be anything wild, just something subtle to even things out...
 
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You can start with a set of Axle Covers. You can go with swing arm covers too if you like. Pulley covers look pretty good when on a budget as well.

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/HARLEY-SOFTA...sories&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KURYAKYN-AXL...sories&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHROME-SPROC...sories&vxp=mtr
 
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Chrome pulley cover and polish your rear rotor yourself. Done!
 
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Axle or swing arm covers
Lower belt guard
 
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Great guys, all good ideas. I just ordered axle covers (just the small round ones) and I think I'll go with the lower belt guard. What's the best way to polish the rotor?
 
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Chrome, side mount tear drop tool box too.
 
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