Chrome front end, is it worth it?

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May 13, 2008 | 12:21 PM

#31

tuna1

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From: Madison, Wis

RE: Chrome front end, is it worth it?

I'm have chrome lowers put on at the same time that the inner fairing is getting painted by a custom shop. $450 for removing the fairing, painting, reinstall& the install of the lowers. Didn't think that was too bad considering dealership wants $520 for the painted fairing & cap alone.

May 13, 2008 | 12:29 PM

#32

2003flhtci

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From: Northern CA

RE: Chrome front end, is it worth it?

Worth it? Absolutely, IMO. The dealer charged me 4 hours labor. Don't forget all the little bits and pieces as well...chrome spacers, axle end caps, the triple tree cover, etc.

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May 13, 2008 | 12:36 PM

#33

rome304

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From: long beach california

RE: Chrome front end, is it worth it?

i just wish i would have did the rotors and rims all at the same time.

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May 13, 2008 | 12:44 PM

#34

Geoff

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From: Nevada

RE: Chrome front end, is it worth it?

Thumbs down for me. I'm not into any mod that doesn't enhance functionality.

May 13, 2008 | 12:56 PM

#35

rgardjr

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From: Liberty Lake, WA

RE: Chrome front end, is it worth it?

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ORIGINAL: jbhawley

A service manual and any knowlege of wrenching will save you the labor. I did mine a couple years ago...also added the chrome roto/caliper cover. No regrets. Plan on most of a Saturday to do it and yes you need a lift. Also you will need to get new fork seals and make a jig to get the seals in-out of the forks. I used a piece of pvc pipe cut in half-lenght wise. Saved the 200$ HD tool.
You will love the look of the chrome front end.

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Bingo! I have a Road King so I didn't have to deal with the fairing, but this really is a pretty easy project. There are a couple of good pages that give some pretty in depth tutorials on this:

http://groups.msn.com/toddsharleypix...eforkswap.msnw

http://www.hotrodsbikeworks.com/tech...ent/index.html

It's a good way to get to know your bike. After you take the front end apart the first time you'll get a lot faster at it the second time (I decided to lower the front after putting on a new front wheel). There is plenty of help here on the forums (pm me personally) if you can't figure it out with the service manual and the above links. As far as is it worth it-I know it was for me:

May 13, 2008 | 12:56 PM

#36

Johan96

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From: Bergen, Norway

RE: Chrome front end, is it worth it?

I like the blacked outed ones. Don`t shoot me

May 13, 2008 | 12:59 PM

#37

sldavis

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RE: Chrome front end, is it worth it?

I have the chrome front end and chrome hand control kits on order, awaiting delivery......

May 13, 2008 | 01:06 PM

#38

quackhead

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From: Morton IL

RE: Chrome front end, is it worth it?

a chrome front end is a must IMO. i had mine done over winter...will get pics on in couple weeks when i get camera. i went with a chrome exchange with the lowers and brake calipers then bought chrome cowbells. i think the calipers chromed really finishes off the front end.