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Old May 1, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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Default RE: Only if there is more chrome

Just my 2 cents but.....

If you have other chrome around the swing arm (wheel, caliper, etc..) then I think the chrome one is the way to go....

If that is the only thing chrome back there, I would leave it black.

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Old May 1, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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ORIGINAL: calin

I say match the frame
I think I said that earlier in this thread. But your sig pic substantiates my claim. Nice ride!
 
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Old May 1, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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This is an old thread fellas . He allready made the decision to keep it black . See pics in this thread https://www.hdforums.com/m_1566682/tm.htm
 
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Old May 1, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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I vote chrome swing arm.. not a cover

Ill be getting one eventually, now if you gave me 500 bucks

oopse old thread... now if i just read the last few posts



 
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Old May 1, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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No.
 
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Old May 1, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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Yes!
 
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Old May 1, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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NO!
 
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Old May 1, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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YES!!!
 
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