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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 08:32 AM
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Thanks for the Heads Up. Because I live fairly close to Garden Grove I emailed hm and asked if I could just stop by? Nothing doing! No physical store front! Between that and the extremely poor customer service described on the web site that another posted . . . just the fact that someone took the time to create a dedicated web site tells you something. Anyhow, I've used Harley's chrome in the past without any issues what so ever, and so, in spite of their high cost I'll go with Harley again for my Front Forks and Cow Bells.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by lionsm13
Use ***** Shiny too!!
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Very meticulous!!
Agreed. I have had a set of ***** Shiny's chromed wheels on my Road King since 2012. Immaculate work, great communication and the chrome still looks perfect to this very day. I highly recommend them plus Joe Cutshall is a great guy to deal with.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 09:03 AM
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I found a seller on ebay that does a really nice looking job with the stock wheels for my 08. They smooth the little nubs off and then chrome them. They do exchange. Impress-chrome. I haven't reached out cause I am not ready to make the change yet. I didn't see any brake stuff from them though.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 10:46 AM
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UPDATE: I spoke with ***** Shiny this morning, based off of the recommends here (and let him know where I got the info). The website hasn't been updated for a while, but he is still doing forks and wheels. I didn't see calipers listed (which is why I called), but he does do them. I added video links that speaks about his quality caliper work and there are others about the spacers and forks. Calipers are about 305 for the pair and forks $175 and then you send yours back within 30 days. Totally reasonable.

His webpage: http://www.willyshiny.com/index.html

Video link on forks and spacers:

Video link on calipers:
 
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 11:12 AM
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I used Rick for my chrome calipers, lowers, and levers and controls. Its been 5 years now and it's all holding up well.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2015 | 06:27 AM
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My wheels and rotors are from Rick's plating and have had no issues in 2 years use.
 
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Originally Posted by cmstewart72
Anyone ever use Rick (from eBay) to chrome calipers? They are $275 for an exchange. Beats HD's $800 for the same pieces. Thoughts and experiences?
I have his controls. Over 4 years old and no problems
 
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I used ***** Shiny in the past, no problems.
 
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