Chrome front end, is it worth it?
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: East Alton, IL
RE: Chrome front end, is it worth it?
It was worth it to me. I let the dealer do it while they had a 25% off parts and labor deal, plus I got the "elbow grease" $100.00 discount. Labor ended up costing me about $75, otherwise I would have done it myself.
It is so much easier to clean now.
It is so much easier to clean now.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Morrisville NC
RE: Chrome front end, is it worth it?
if you cant justify the cost now polishing them will make them look like chrome you just have to maintain it and thats only till you get the chrome ones
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Columbus,Indiana/ Arecibo,Puerto Rico
RE: Chrome front end, is it worth it?
Ask yourself this Question, After you walk away from your bike 20 feet and look at it. Everything on the bike is CHROME, BUT WHAT ???? Why would anyone build a bike and chrome all the pipes, bars, trim and put a set of brushed aliminum lower legs on it? Start with the basics first, then add to it. They make the bike look a lot better really quickly. IMO.
Banned Camp
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Simpsonville, SC
RE: Chrome front end, is it worth it?
I'm wantin' to get chrome lowers for my bike. I think the stock lowers make the front end look "unfinished". It just isn't visually appealing.
How is the quality from a chrome exchange? Would it be worth savin' the money to go through one of those places, or should I just spend the extra money and get the HD stuff?
How is the quality from a chrome exchange? Would it be worth savin' the money to go through one of those places, or should I just spend the extra money and get the HD stuff?
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Houston (Area)
RE: Chrome front end, is it worth it?
Live2Ride,
The chrome exchange I used was fabulous. I didn't think twice when I learned the dealership in my area use a chrome exchange and a chromer for cetain parts. Also mine came with a warranty.
The chrome exchange I used was fabulous. I didn't think twice when I learned the dealership in my area use a chrome exchange and a chromer for cetain parts. Also mine came with a warranty.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: long beach california
RE: Chrome front end, is it worth it?
you wont be unhappy with it 2nd mod i got done 4-hour job.
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Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Houston (Area)
RE: Chrome front end, is it worth it?
Here you go, these places are in Texas but they do good work:
http://www.advancechromeplating.com/content/view/16/28/ $160
http://www.atlaschrome.com/$140
http://www.competitionmotorcycle.com/(Call them Site under construction)
http://www.chromeprosplating.com/wik...e_wheel_prices $200
http://www.advancechromeplating.com/content/view/16/28/ $160
http://www.atlaschrome.com/$140
http://www.competitionmotorcycle.com/(Call them Site under construction)
http://www.chromeprosplating.com/wik...e_wheel_prices $200
Banned Camp
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 3,176
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From: Simpsonville, SC
RE: Chrome front end, is it worth it?
Thanks, Manish_Hawg! I think I'll probably go that route. I bought my wife a new Sportster, so she's wantin' to chrome stuff out on it also. The chrome exchange places could save us a ton of money.