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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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has anyone out there come across an aftermarket oil cap in black?
stock is of course chrome and i'm not sure if it's plastic or metal as i haven't received my new 48 yet
 
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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The 1200 Custom I rented had the chrome cap and it felt plastic. Im sure you can paint it but not powdercoat.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 08:17 PM
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How much more black do you need? Chrome and black are perfect contrasts.

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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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How much more black do you need? Chrome and black are perfect contrasts.

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i'm on a mission to black out the bike as much as possible - just prefer to look
 
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It's plastic. A little sandpaper with rattle bomb primer and paint.
If you remove the bezel, the push nuts and or plactic mounting tangs will be destroyed or broken. I secured my painted bezel with silicone caulk and some tape to clamp it over night. The other option is to get a new bezel and push nuts. You'll see when you look at the back of the side cover.


 
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^ thanks scuba!
 
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Harley sells a black flush mount gas cap.y fiancé has it on his iron
 
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I have the gas cap you speak of which is nice. However, he is looking for an oil cap.
 
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Just buy a 5$ can of spray paint of ur choice. Get the rustoleum that's made for plastic.
 
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