Opinion on Customizing forks on Fat Boy

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Aug 3, 2012 | 02:54 PM

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Midgard

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Originally Posted by Alaska_FatBoy

Im leaning towards harleys gloss black so it will match the upper fork cover kit. My cost will be about $350 and at least it will match.Thanks for all the input.I really wish this fork set matched the wheels which are a matte black.

Powder the lowers - the contrast between the powdered lowers and the gloss back uppers will be nice - plus its cheaper and more durable.

In the meantime remove those reflectors asap.

Aug 3, 2012 | 03:03 PM

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rojuwi

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I'm having the same issue. I bought some gloss black lowers off ebay but they have been sitting in the garage since I got them. Can't decide if I would like them or not. I have the silver lo so contrast is kinda the look I've been going for so the black lowers might not make ut on the bike. I bought them fire way cheaper than harley so I might just sell them for cheap just to get most of my money back if I decide to not go with them

Aug 3, 2012 | 03:20 PM

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There is a guy on ebay (VooDoo) or something like that that sells some really nice black powder coated stuff and you can get the upper and lowers in one kit for something like $150

Aug 3, 2012 | 03:25 PM

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I think that is who I bought mine from. Just the lowers for like $110 or in that range.

Aug 3, 2012 | 03:29 PM

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Thanks guys Im going to go that route I found that guy on ebay I think Ill go with the matte lowers at half the cost and I might even be able to sell my chrome ones to offset the purchase

Lots of good ideas on here Im loving the brotherhood

Aug 3, 2012 | 03:59 PM

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epleeds

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Originally Posted by Miked053

There is a guy on ebay (VooDoo) or something like that that sells some really nice black powder coated stuff and you can get the upper and lowers in one kit for something like $150

do you have a link to his stuff. thanks

Aug 3, 2012 | 04:57 PM

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Here is his stuff I ordered lower fork sliders and upper for kit everything but headlight housing for $200 shipped in matte. I will pull my headlight housing and do it in matte this winter as well.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150871281691...9#ht_500wt_966

Aug 3, 2012 | 06:37 PM

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Beagletim

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Keep us posted on your progress and remember to post a few pics!

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Aug 3, 2012 | 06:46 PM

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Josewales

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Miked053

There is a guy on ebay (VooDoo) or something like that that sells some really nice black powder coated stuff and you can get the upper and lowers in one kit for something like $150

Yes that is who I bought mine form...for those who want matte black to match black deneim, careful. It doesnt come close. I should pm him on ebay one of these days to PC dupont black majic to match.

Aug 3, 2012 | 10:27 PM

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Alaska_FatBoy

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Sure thing I will keep you all posted on the project. I think ill be fine with the silver bike I have heard good reports on this guy. I should be pretty safe w matte black in contrast w silver.

Thanks