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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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Got my 14" Burly Bars and they are gloss black, before I put them on I think they need to be dulled up a bit, l like the finish on the stock bars better. Any opinions?

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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 09:24 PM
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Could you post some pics of what they look like now? and possibly a pic of your bike for comparison?
 
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Bike is a mess right now, doing many things at once, but you can see in the pictures...
and jockeyshiftjoe, good luck with your project!
 

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Guess they match the triple tree and frame
 
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Thanks bud, very nice bike, IMO I think the gloss or scuffed up look would suite it just fine. for that old school look maybe take some sandpaper and scuff em up, more so around the bends to give it a more weathered look, and pick up some semi clear and hit it with a few coats the semi clear would be enough to protect from rust and undercoating but not enough to make it look like a mirror. Best Wishes. -Joe
 
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