Chrome part or chrome cover??

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Dec 8, 2015 | 07:13 PM

Hades02

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Chrome part or chrome cover??

Looking to add more chrome the the bike when I paint it a custom color. I see that Harley, as well as other companies, have chrome parts and chrome covers or trim. For instance, inner primary. Harley has a chrome inner primary that requires a bit of work more work to install than the trim. They offer a chrome Inner Primary Cover Trim-60885-10 and a chrome Chrome Inner Primary Cover-60739-07

Question is: Is the extra money worth it for the chrome piece vs the cover trim? OR is the trim just as good looking with no issues?

Dec 8, 2015 | 07:27 PM

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I have the chrome cover piece. it looks good and is easy to install but I noticed that after a couple years the chrome started to bubble in one area.. ill get the chrome inner primary next time as money allows for me.

Dec 8, 2015 | 07:34 PM

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So it doesn't look weird like it isn't part of the primary? I have always hated Kuryakin products because they look like covers. The fit and finish just doesn't look good.

Dec 8, 2015 | 07:44 PM

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it looks good yes and I get a lot of complements on it. But since its not triple chrome plated like the Harley inner primary is, it is not lasting like it should and I keep it very clean too (up to a point)

Dec 8, 2015 | 07:56 PM

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I'd always choose the actual chrome part over a cover.
Covers look cheap to me, but to each their own.

Dec 8, 2015 | 07:57 PM

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If you want chrome, buy a new chrome part or have it plated. IMHO, they are cheesy. I wonder how much engine heat they don't allow to escape. Just my 2 cents.