BLACK OR CHROME??? Input Please.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2011
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From: Central Pa
Chrome before ho's I always say..or is it Bro's before......ahhhh nevermind,
I think the chrome will give it contrast, especially since you have chrome pipes already. I like the blacked out look also, but prefer it when there are one or 2 pieces of chrome to offset it...it's the same reason I believe an all chrome bike with no black looks like $hit!!!
I think the chrome will give it contrast, especially since you have chrome pipes already. I like the blacked out look also, but prefer it when there are one or 2 pieces of chrome to offset it...it's the same reason I believe an all chrome bike with no black looks like $hit!!!
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: North Carolina
Even though you are discriminating by not seeking a chrome ****** input, I'll give you mine. 
Being that this doesn't appear to be anything else on the frontend chrome, I'd black out the bars and controls. To me they would stand out to much if they were left chrome?
Being that this doesn't appear to be anything else on the frontend chrome, I'd black out the bars and controls. To me they would stand out to much if they were left chrome?
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2011
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From: malibu
Hey, Skeez, Bud. I love the Black/Chrome look! I try to keep a pretty good flow of both. I consider my bike "black with chrome," though. Not chrome with black.... just a little more on the dark syde
.. Personally, I think a bike flows better when the bars match the pipes.
.. Personally, I think a bike flows better when the bars match the pipes.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Connecticut
Agreed.... Bars should match pipes IMO.
Hey, Skeez, Bud. I love the Black/Chrome look! I try to keep a pretty good flow of both. I consider my bike "black with chrome," though. Not chrome with black.... just a little more on the dark syde
.. Personally, I think a bike flows better when the bars match the pipes.
.. Personally, I think a bike flows better when the bars match the pipes.
I am torn man. I do think they look good chrome. I do think that if you leave them chrome, maybe you should think about getting the risers PCed gloss black. Make it so it is just the bars that stick out, if that makes sense...
EDIT: I just went back and looked at your pics again. I can tell you what I would do, but it would require some *****. Get you a few red scoth brite pads and some WD-40. Give the bars and you exhaust a "brushed finish" I think that would tie in better with the stock polished engine covers. They have a slightly dingy look to them and I think that would really tie in well. I did it to the muffler on my exhaust. It is not hard to do, just time consuming. I practiced on some old heat shields I had from some stock exhausts. This is the same method used by Exile Cycles to get the brushed look. I am considering doing it to the front end of my bike also....
EDIT: I just went back and looked at your pics again. I can tell you what I would do, but it would require some *****. Get you a few red scoth brite pads and some WD-40. Give the bars and you exhaust a "brushed finish" I think that would tie in better with the stock polished engine covers. They have a slightly dingy look to them and I think that would really tie in well. I did it to the muffler on my exhaust. It is not hard to do, just time consuming. I practiced on some old heat shields I had from some stock exhausts. This is the same method used by Exile Cycles to get the brushed look. I am considering doing it to the front end of my bike also....
Last edited by brettnbama; Jul 7, 2012 at 03:11 PM.
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