Chrome Forks
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Originally Posted by Lowcountry Joe
I used the Harley Chrome legs. In addition to the innards, you will need new chrome cowbells. Then you will need a new set of chrome wheels, then of course chrome axle nut covers, then polished stainless steel caliper bolts, then .... well that's probably enough for now.
I used the Harley Chrome legs. In addition to the innards, you will need new chrome cowbells. Then you will need a new set of chrome wheels, then of course chrome axle nut covers, then polished stainless steel caliper bolts, then .... well that's probably enough for now.
Alot of good deals on chrome exchanges out there.
Last edited by sanman4ever; Feb 5, 2017 at 08:19 AM.
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From: Southeastern, WI
I'm having the Harley chrome lower kit done over the winter while my Ultra is in storage. This is also the perfect time to do Progressive monotube kit since the front end will be apart anyway.
As others have mentioned, this winter project has snowballed for me as well. Aside from the aforementioned work, I'm also doing chrome Impeller wheels and polished rotors along with new Metzler ME888 front and rear. I don't have any plans to trade in my 2009 Ultra for a few years so the expense is worth it (to me).
As others have mentioned, this winter project has snowballed for me as well. Aside from the aforementioned work, I'm also doing chrome Impeller wheels and polished rotors along with new Metzler ME888 front and rear. I don't have any plans to trade in my 2009 Ultra for a few years so the expense is worth it (to me).
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While you are at it, consider installing Progressive cartridges or at least a Prigressive spring. I had Progressive springs installed when my chrome forks were installed. They are a huge improvement in handling and ride.
I've heard the HD kit isn't chromed all the way around? The inside of the legs aren't chromed? Is this true?
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No. Never heard that before. Seeing how they're dipped don't know exactly how they'd accomplish only doing the one side.
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That's bullshit. The HD legs I bought in 2010 for my bike are nicely chromed on all external surfaces. Now if HD has started some half-*** chroming process since then, that may be a different story. But that seems highly unlikely.
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Harley legs are all chrome, but, they don't polish off the rough casting marks before chroming. Most all other chromers DO polish all the rough stuff off before chrome. It looks way better to me, IMHO. I just got some from ***** Shiny and they are perfect! They do motorcycle stuff so they know what NOT to chrome. I highly recommend them. Also, they send the chrome parts to you and you have 30 days to return the stock ones. No core charge unless you don't send them back. Can't beat that deal with a stick!
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