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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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I voted chrome because to me it adds contrast given the black wheels and paint etc.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 07:36 PM
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i vote black
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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I believe the Big Shots Staggered would look much better than a 2-1 pipe on your ride. My opinion only.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 07:43 PM
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On a fatboy lo? Black

On a regular fatboy? Tossup

On a Softail Deluxe/Heritage Classic? Chrome
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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blackity black black
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 07:48 PM
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She looks good ,Ya , i'm thinkin chrome ,it's all about ballance and contrast as others have said .
Saying that ,if you are going to black out more parts then black might be it ,the way she sits right now ,I vote chrome , you can always change later ,harder to go back!
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 09:00 PM
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Chrome !

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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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Got to go chrome. All black doesn't look good with no chrome contrast. Chrome is timeless. Blacked out bikes is just a fad IMHO. Check out my chrome pipes on my mostly black night train. I'm going with blacked out trees, lowers and bars soon but will be enough chrome to accent the black.
 
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black all the way
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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As long as you roll the bars slightly forward , both will look fantastic, great paint job.
 
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