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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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Chrome without a doubt.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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I agree on the balance, go chrome!
 
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 02:47 AM
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black looks racey, chrome looks show. i like the racey look myself, but what the hell do i know??
 
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 09:47 AM
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It's your bike but your asking for my $.02, chrome.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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Black slip ons, chrome the rest. Photoshop for you.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 11:26 AM
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Try this. Send the picture of your bike to the Photoshop forum and ask someone there to Photoshop in black pipes to see how you would like them.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by EvEr34
Honestly with the set up you have know I would go for chrome. I think the black pipes would look kind of lonely and out of place. Of course that;s just me. Balance is the key.
I totally agree with ever34
 
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ironhead3fan
Try this. Send the picture of your bike to the Photoshop forum and ask someone there to Photoshop in black pipes to see how you would like them.
Didnt know i could do that.thanks
 
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If you want my opion I would say Chrome but I think I would chrome my kids if I was allowed so not sure how that helps.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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