Labor to install chrome frontend
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Elite HDF Member
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From: The Lone Star State
Labor to install chrome frontend
What would I be looking at as far as labor costs to install a chrome front end on my fatboy. The entire front end kit, uppers, lowers, etc.
I know it will vary based on labor rate, but my shop charges about $70 per hour.
I know it will vary based on labor rate, but my shop charges about $70 per hour.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2006
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From: Moyock, NC
RE: Labor to install chrome frontend
Just had this done on my bike... the Harley dealer wanted 4 1/2 hours @ $85/hr. A local independent custom bike builder did it for me and charged me 3 1/2 hours @ $48/hr. BIG difference!!! Looks great!
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Harley Home
RE: Labor to install chrome frontend
I can't remember how much I was charged but I know I was given a discount since the front end was done prior to me taking delivery. I don't think 4-4.5 hours is outrageous.
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Ozark Country
RE: Labor to install chrome frontend
I called and asked about this very thing a few days ago, and talked with the Service Manager at Gails HD outside of KC.
He quoted me a price of approximately $240 to install the complete chrome front end package (lowers, upper tins).
He quoted me a price of approximately $240 to install the complete chrome front end package (lowers, upper tins).
RE: Labor to install chrome frontend
If I supplied the front end kit, 4.0 hours is what my local HD Service Department wanted...but if I boughtthe parts from themI couldget a break on the labor(we all know who would come out in front on that deal...).I ended up doing the projectmyself. Made a simple mistake, or two...but now I am the resident expert on chrome front ends! 
It is not real difficult and a great way to get to know your Harley! If your Service Department will let you supply the kit, get it from Zanotti!
The difference in looks is HUGE! Well worth the $$$!
Good luck...
Steve
It is not real difficult and a great way to get to know your Harley! If your Service Department will let you supply the kit, get it from Zanotti!The difference in looks is HUGE! Well worth the $$$!
Good luck...
Steve
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Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Tampa, FL
RE: Labor to install chrome frontend
What about trying to install it yourself and saving the funds for more upgrades It isn't a difficult job, just sounds scary when reading about taking the entire front end off. Grab some beer and a helping hand and have a blast. Here is a great start:
http://groups.msn.com/ToddsHarleyPix...eforkswap.msnw
Just a thought
V/r
http://groups.msn.com/ToddsHarleyPix...eforkswap.msnw
Just a thought
V/r
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