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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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I'm a chrome *****, but only because it looks bitchin' on vivid black. So, a little shiny is ok, but some shiny black would compliment the chrome real nice...
 
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Midgard
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Question if I replace the air breather, any suggestions? I like the idea of removing the ring but not sure what I would use it in.

or

I was thinking the SE heavy teardrop black.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US

Thanks all, I am leaning towards the black out look. except from a few places as was suggested.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 06:21 PM
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if you need anything powder coated please let me know!!! we are more than happy to help out
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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Pretty easy for you to decide. Post a good pic in the Photoshop forum, mention all the parts you want black, and I'll photoshop it for you.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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stay away from chrome that bike doesn't have any
 
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Havic08
Question if I replace the air breather, any suggestions? I like the idea of removing the ring but not sure what I would use it in.
No I mean cut the football down and just keep the centre part as the "face plate"

here check this out - https://www.hdforums.com/forum/2909122-post642.html


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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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Thats a very nice looking bike. Myself I'd go with chrome...everything.

I know the blacked out look is very popular and I love the look myself but I like chrome more, maybe I'm a little behind the times but I just love chrome and that bike has a beautiful paint scheme which would flow well with more and more chrome!
 
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 10:49 PM
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Lose the chrome, the few pieces of chrome on that bike look out of place...like those slipons on a black header. Have Powderpro do your wheels gloss black, that machined lip on the wheels has gotta go. Just my .02
 
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 10:53 PM
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And the forks, bars, dash, rocker boxes, cam cover, tranny cover, clutch release cover.......
 
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Havic08
First, I know everyone has an opinion including me. Its all subjective, but curious what you all thought.

I am getting a Fatboy lo anniversary 110 edition. It has a mixture of Black, Brown and Chrome. I like the blacked out look, but I think changing everything to black will dampen the paint and the brown. So looking to do a mix of black, brown and chrome, much like it is now. Listing the parts and color, just curious what you thought.

Mustach engine guard - black
V&H 2into2 big radius - black
Keeping the air filter as its the 110 anniversary
Street Slammer handlebars - chrome, with chrome braids
leatherworks swing arm bag - distressed brown

kinda odd trying for a black,brown, chrome look but I love out the bike looks and do not want to distract from that too much.

Pictures of bike, courtesy of Harley-Davidson main site.




I wouldn't black out everything. The paint scheme is dark but has contrast. I would get rid of the chrome but keep the satin and add gloss black parts. This will keep it multidimensional.
 
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