disappointing chrome
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Tourer
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From: Rhode Island
No pools, spas etc... No chemicals, in fact, the bike was in two garages both stored in the bag. I doubt the bag is air tight, but if condensation "in the bag" was an issue, then I'd find some sign of water when I opened it up. No signs of any moisture at all. By the way, those desiccant packets do work very well. I'm a photographer and even with prof. gear you once in a while get moisture in the camera. Throw it in a zip lock bag with one of the smaller desiccant packets in it (ounce or less) and the moisture is gone in 24 hours. Yep, we salt the roads. But like others have said... I just assumed that the chrome would be impervious to most elements. Never had an issue on my Yamaha's for years. I'm thinking chrome spoke wheels just don't work so well.
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Monroe, Louisiana
Yea some of the Harley chrome on my bike lacks a little to be desired. No flaking, just some flaws that may eventually lead to peeling. Nothing to do but replace it I guess. To bad it doesn't happen under warranty. Replacing wheels would be a hard pill to swallow.
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Tourer
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From: Rhode Island
Yep, I"ve already been looking at some. Not just the HD options but others as well. 900+ is a bit steep!!! I'll be doing some searching here for the best deals on wheels I guess ;-(
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Da Windy City
We work and clean on other peoples bikes all the time...I've noticed somewhere along the lines of the year 2000 and up model lines, have a much softer chrome plating. We've seen rust on 07s and 08s, but then again, they use plenty of salt on the roads here.
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From: Chesapeake VA
Just another reason to say no to the demon of shine...the false idol called chrome...
I'd powdercoat everything if money flew out my butt...but until that day I'll polish and curse the factory and their cost cutting, screwing the working man ways...
I'd powdercoat everything if money flew out my butt...but until that day I'll polish and curse the factory and their cost cutting, screwing the working man ways...
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Washington State
If you're too close to the ocean, there's always the salt air that will take a toll on metal over time as well. Always had to wash the scoot when I was stationed in Jax FL to keep the rust demons away..... 
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From: Indianapolis
I've noticed a couple of areas on my my sled that the chrome leaves a little to be desired. The rocker boxes on my Fatboy are some of the worst I've seen, lucily no peeling where seen. When they get real bad I'll pull them off & send them to the chromer. Anything chromed can usually be rechromed or powdercoated. That May be your most cost effective fix.
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