Road King Special
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Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Reno, NV
And the bean counters break out in applause..... Brilliant !
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Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 651
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From: Harleysville, PA
Is all about personal preference. I like chrome w/little black, it works well for me. Old school riders believe the more chrome the better.
Today, many younger riders prefer black out, not really sure if it is a fad, but must say the stealth black out look is appealing... buuut is also massive, too many out there spoils it's uniqueness (no longer appealing).
My personal preference I like individualism, (something that looks really cool, but doesn't apply to the masses). Its all relative like women, blonde, brunette, red head, love them all, but we all have personal preference.
To each his own IMHO.
B Bop
2012 FLHR (Road King) Ember Red Sunglo & Merlo
Cruise Control, ABS, Chrome Aluminum Profile Laced Spoke Tubeless Wheels, Security Package, Saddle Bag LED Lid Spoilers, and an array of accessories that enhances nostalgic appearance & blood curdling performance.
It appears everything in my life sucks, except for my vacuum cleaner. WDB
Today, many younger riders prefer black out, not really sure if it is a fad, but must say the stealth black out look is appealing... buuut is also massive, too many out there spoils it's uniqueness (no longer appealing).
My personal preference I like individualism, (something that looks really cool, but doesn't apply to the masses). Its all relative like women, blonde, brunette, red head, love them all, but we all have personal preference.
To each his own IMHO.
B Bop
2012 FLHR (Road King) Ember Red Sunglo & Merlo
Cruise Control, ABS, Chrome Aluminum Profile Laced Spoke Tubeless Wheels, Security Package, Saddle Bag LED Lid Spoilers, and an array of accessories that enhances nostalgic appearance & blood curdling performance.
It appears everything in my life sucks, except for my vacuum cleaner. WDB
Last edited by B Bop; Jul 28, 2017 at 01:19 PM.
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Clarksville, TN
I'm not sure why people on here always say "to many out there". Have you ever been to a large gathering of bikes? I've been to a lot, matter of fact I was just at one two weeks ago. Number of blacked out touring bikes? Two and mine was one of them. The guy who had the dealer put a black front end on his bike doesn't have a blacked out bike. Every touring bike coming out of the factory is chromed, with the exception of some of the CVOs and the RK Special. Now tell me which there is more of??
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Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 2,651
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From: PA
I'm not sure why people on here always say "to many out there". Have you ever been to a large gathering of bikes? I've been to a lot, matter of fact I was just at one two weeks ago. Number of blacked out touring bikes? Two and mine was one of them. The guy who had the dealer put a black front end on his bike doesn't have a blacked out bike. Every touring bike coming out of the factory is chromed, with the exception of some of the CVOs and the RK Special. Now tell me which there is more of??
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,714
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From: San Ramon, Ca
I seem to recall a few Shovelheads in the 70's & 80's with lwr fork legs painted black and engines blacked out.
Black paint jobs w/no decals or emblems.
The orig Lowrider came out with the mag wheels instead of spokes
They were black with the edges polished.
Yep . . . Nuthin new here.
Black paint jobs w/no decals or emblems.
The orig Lowrider came out with the mag wheels instead of spokes
They were black with the edges polished.
Yep . . . Nuthin new here.
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Joined: May 2017
Posts: 17
Likes: 3
From: Ehenfeld, Germany (US Military overseas)
Just bought one over here in Germany and added a Memphis slim windshield with black powder coated hardware. Will post pic shortly; looking forward to taking it back out on the autobahn with the windshield now.