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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 02:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 07 deluxe
To all that have attempted and maybe found that perfect balance between chrome and black please post pics of your bikes. I am going in this direction with my deluxe and could use some inspiration. My goal is a black and chrome deluxe bagger.
This might be over the top on the chrome side but it works for me. I recall seeing another black CVO with black vance and hines pipes and it looked very nice in contrast with the rest of the bike.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 02:57 AM
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That is gonna look so sweet!! Be sure to post pics when its complete!


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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 08:39 AM
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Chrome and black go together like milk and cookies or cigarettes and coffee...
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 10:17 AM
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Here's my Black and Chrome contribution.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 10:24 AM
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Pics did not come up, I'll try again in a while.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 01:46 PM
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 89Speedy
That is gonna look so sweet!! Be sure to post pics when its complete!
Thanks. Hope this isn't considered a thread-jack...

Here are some completed pictures. This bike has come together better than I expected, and I am loving the balance of black and chrome....








 
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 06:48 PM
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Here is my black and chrome Deuce


 
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More black, less chrome. Oops
 
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I'll try this again.

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