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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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I blacked out my forks, and feel the need to put some white or chrome onto the bike for balance. Considering whitewalls and a change to air-filter or air-filter cover? I know the whitewalls are a PIA to keep clean but I don't mind that. Just looking for some opinions as the snow has stared to come down and the temperatures are not looking good for riding in the near future. Maybe a sissy bar. I have a nice danny gray two up seat. Thoughts?



 
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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I wouldn't go WW on that bike.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 08:14 PM
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baimo, looks good as is. I think it's pretty balanced out already. If you want to add chrome I say add "chrome" exhaust but since you already upgraded your exhaust, it's good as is. I would change the fork cover accent strip to black instead of chrome, but that's just me.

I wouldn't put WW on this bike...but if you want to add more chrome you can also change your wheels to chrome instead of black wheels.

 
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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Too many totally blacked out Slims, IMHO. Nice to see another guy not afraid of the big C for some spice.

I think the chrome air cover will accent nicely actually. Same version you have now, just the chrome one. I'm gonna do that myself.

I think the black on chrome mix is the perfect for this bike. I just ordered these mirrors myself to that end:

http://www.harleyaftermarket.net/new...irror-set.html
 
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 09:57 AM
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I added the custom flames ac trim I used in my old Fatboy ac
 
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 10:58 AM
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In my opinion White Nostalgic Grips and White Walls would look awesome on your bike!

Like this... one of my FAVORITE bikes I've seen on this forum.

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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by GinsengSullivan
In my opinion White Nostalgic Grips and White Walls would look awesome on your bike!

Like this... one of my FAVORITE bikes I've seen on this forum.

I'm not a fan of WW's but that is a great looking bike.
 
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Originally Posted by GinsengSullivan
In my opinion White Nostalgic Grips and White Walls would look awesome on your bike!

Like this... one of my FAVORITE bikes I've seen on this forum.

I would not have thought that Wide Whites would have looked good at all on a blacked out Slim. Then I saw this.............. This is a great looking bike for sure.
 
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Here's another Slim with whitewalls.
Not a bad look at all...
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Chrome or better still Stainless steel S&S tear drop air filter would look good.
 
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