Chrome front end, is it worth it?
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RE: Chrome front end, is it worth it?
Ok, guess I'm bucking the obvious trend here, but. . . . . I don't see the point in spending hundreds of dollars on a chrome front end.
Yes, it looks nice, but for what it costs, it doesn't look that much better than stock. I'd rather spend my money somewhere more useful. The only one who will notice is you and someone else who looks to see if front ends are chromed.
I usually look at the overall look of the bike, the lines the bars take, the shape of the tank, the style of the engine. Chroming everything that doesn't move and a few things that do seems like a waste of money to me. I want my bike to look good, but I'm not dressing it up for show, I'm more interested in riding.
That's not the correct answer, just my opinion
Yes, it looks nice, but for what it costs, it doesn't look that much better than stock. I'd rather spend my money somewhere more useful. The only one who will notice is you and someone else who looks to see if front ends are chromed.
I usually look at the overall look of the bike, the lines the bars take, the shape of the tank, the style of the engine. Chroming everything that doesn't move and a few things that do seems like a waste of money to me. I want my bike to look good, but I'm not dressing it up for show, I'm more interested in riding.
That's not the correct answer, just my opinion
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RE: Chrome front end, is it worth it?
it doesn't look that much better than stock.
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RE: Chrome front end, is it worth it?
I think I am going to have to chrome that front end. After time it will be a decision that I will appreciate. I plan to have her for a while! I am going to have to investagate doing it myself, I have the service manual already. If I feel comfortable doing it then I will. I do have ABS so I know that there is a little more involved.
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RE: Chrome front end, is it worth it?
I did it on a 20% off parts and labor winter special. It was the most apparent mod to my bike I have done yet. It really looks good. I have not regretted spending the $$$ at all on this mod.
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RE: Chrome front end, is it worth it?
Would not recommend getting your legs chromed unless you live in a state that has low EPA restrictions for chroming shops. Texas, Kentucky are examples of states where you can still get good chrome. If you have your legs done in California, they will start flaking within a couple of years. Harley chrome is pretty damn hard, although at times can be a little discolored. A lot of their chroming on mass produced parts like lower legs is done in China, with absolutely no EPA restrictions, resulting in a better, more durable finish.
Doing the work by yourself can save a lot of money, especially if you have the space, tools and
a friend to give you a hand with some of the steps. Make sure not to overfill your front end with too much oil. It might also be a good time to replace your springs with a set of progressively wound springs which will give you a better ride. Also a good time to lower the front end if you are considering it, in that everything will be apart. Good luck.
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RE: Chrome front end, is it worth it?
Forgot to include some pics of my chromed front end.
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RE: Chrome front end, is it worth it?
ORIGINAL: rome304
i just wish i would have did the rotors and rims all at the same time.
i just wish i would have did the rotors and rims all at the same time.
That is what I am having done next week.
Time for my 10,000 service and my rear tire needs changing so the bike is getting .....
New rims & tires front & rear
Chrome front end
Full Floating brakes on the front
IDS in the rear
and since it is going in I decided to let them do the removable tour pack install.
I bought all the parts at discount.
Rob .....