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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 10:41 PM
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I like them on your bike. Not usually a fan but they add and bring the chrome from your chromed lowers back to the rear end.
Also...what size and brand windshield is that?
 
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by GliderXXX
I like them on your bike. Not usually a fan but they add and bring the chrome from your chromed lowers back to the rear end.
Also...what size and brand windshield is that?
HD 6" windsheild
 
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by cegusa
I just put a pair of the HD billet latches on and have mixed feelings about how I like em'. Thought I'd ask the gang to weigh in.



+1 on the color matched -- the billet doesn't go with the lines of the bike, IMHO. But you solicited opinions, and that is mine. Go with the color matched and I think you'll like the look of the overall bike instead.

Try photoshopping the pix you have posted and see what you think...
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 06:49 AM
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Black would not be bad either. PM makes some different powder coated billet latches. As I stated before color matched would be my choice. But the black would run a real close second.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 06:54 AM
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Keep them, They look nice.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 07:07 AM
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Thanks for everyone's great feedback. I guess I'll leave em' on for a few days to see how they grow on me since I paid for them.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by brypink
I'm sure there's ALOT about my scoot people can't stand.
Yeah!
I cant stand your wheels!
I'll take those hideous things off your hands.
I might could put 'em to use on my next project.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by brypink
Honestly, I think PTM stock ones look best (minus the reflector which can be painted over). That being said, I dont care for those at all...they dont flow with the lines of the bike/saddlebags.

To each his own though. I'm sure there's ALOT about my scoot people can't stand.
I agree. I prefer the color matched ones.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 07:26 AM
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You could keep the originals and put chrome inserts where the reflector is.
Personally I do not like billet aluminum.
And that one peice is all you have so to me it stands out. Doesnt flow.
Hope this pic comes out:
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 07:29 AM
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[QUOTE=brypink;3894004]Honestly, I think PTM stock ones look best (minus the reflector which can be painted over). That being said, I dont care for those at all...they dont flow with the lines of the bike/saddlebags.
 
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