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Old May 7, 2017 | 08:40 PM
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Tank console for sure. Looks great.
Harley should offer a full blown blacked out Ultra.
 
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Old May 7, 2017 | 08:59 PM
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Your bike is lookin great just the way it is, more wont hurt either. Cant go wrong. I went all in on my BB
 
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Old May 7, 2017 | 09:15 PM
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Not a fan of blacked out bikes, but I would say transmission cover and passenger foot pegs. Leave the rest. Black and white looks cool with a little chrome!
 
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Old May 7, 2017 | 09:38 PM
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Remember that chrome can also look black. Use it carefully. My preference is deep in the motor and where light gets to it.
 
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Old May 7, 2017 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Scar38
Here's my 17 SG. I've blacked a lot of it out. Just wondering bout opinions here cause I'm struggling. Leave a little chrome for contrast or completely finish the blackout? Thoughts
Looks real good right now.
 
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Old May 7, 2017 | 10:44 PM
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Go with black chrome and you have the best of both worlds.
 
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Old May 8, 2017 | 12:26 AM
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I've might have a black tranny cover,new take off !!!
 

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Old May 8, 2017 | 02:20 AM
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Black it ALL out and ditch those red reflector bag latch covers!!!
 
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Old May 8, 2017 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by MatteGlide15
Black it ALL out and ditch those red reflector bag latch covers!!!
+1. One of the first things was to remove was all that safety stuff..... I get the reasoning but let's be serious. I'm on a motorcycle, not a bubble.
 
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Old May 8, 2017 | 06:41 AM
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I love blacked out motors and bikes. Yes, I would continue to black it out!!!!!!!! Looks great!!!!!!
 
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