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Jul 23, 2009 | 10:49 PM

#11

IAMSWUTIAMS

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From: San Diego, Mexifornia

I bought mine at the Harley Dealer for 40% off when they were having the sale before they closed their doors for good

Jul 24, 2009 | 12:04 AM

#12

al baehr

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From: IL

Thanks everyone, I will be fighting for a full refund tomorrow. Lesson learned

Jul 24, 2009 | 09:28 AM

#13

bigskyhd

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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)

I sent my wheels out and had them chromed and I couldn't be happier. Great work, fast, and reasonably priced. And I don't mind saying it was ChromeProsPlating.com. NO CHROME in my bearing holes, they pressed right in like a glove. Wouldn't hesitate doing it again, or recommending them to my closest friend. I'd be on the phone with whoever did it and tell them you want another wheel.

Jul 24, 2009 | 02:54 PM

#14

jag1886

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From: Boise Idaho

I had the rear wheel for one of my Sportsters done by Chrome Pros out of Texas, they did a good job and I have used it for at least 5 years with no chrome problems.

Jul 24, 2009 | 03:13 PM

#15

KopperTop

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From: U.S.S.A.

That sucks. Tell us what fool chromed the inside of the hub so we can avoid them. And sorry, but shame on the dealer for trying to wedge a bearing into a chromed stock wheel hub. I have only done about 8 bearing changes, but even I would have known there's no tolerance for plating between the hub and the bearing.

Jul 24, 2009 | 03:55 PM

#16

rocknrod

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From: Hico, TX (once home to Billy the Kid)

I got my stock wheels chromed at a place in Fort Worth. They do thousands of harley wheels a year.
No Issues. Did it right.
Wouldnt look back.
http://national.citysearch.com/profi...ement=shopping
I love em. Easy to wipe clean. Look great.

Jul 25, 2009 | 06:05 AM

#17

roadking531

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From: Albuquerque

+1 for Chrome pros in TX.

Chrome is awesome and shipped the day I ordered them. I had them throw the bearings in before they shipped.

Jul 25, 2009 | 07:46 AM

#18

masterblaster

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From: Conroe Texas

Yep happy camper here also, never heard any negative comments on Impress either.

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Originally Posted by roadking531

+1 for Chrome pros in TX.

Chrome is awesome and shipped the day I ordered them. I had them throw the bearings in before they shipped.

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Jul 25, 2009 | 08:13 AM

#19

kromdom

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From: SoCal

when I was shopping for a 9-spoke chrome rear wheel for my '02 RKC, getting an OEM unit from a dealer in OHIO turned out to be a wiser choice for me (wanted to replace the factory laced rim)