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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Jinks
I've used Brown's exchange program years ago. All their work is top notch, so either swap or wait for yours will work. OTOH, I just did the chrome front end. I have a Harley credit card & got the kit free with points. The only cost was for seals, bushings, etc. that I just picked up locally. I like free.........
Hmmm - and I have a credit card that pays me 1.5% cash back - who do you think gets the better deal?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by davessworks
Hmmm - and I have a credit card that pays me 1.5% cash back - who do you think gets the better deal?
Ummmm...
I think "jinks" did on this particular deal.
His kit was FREE.

Doesn't matter though...anytime you can get something off a credit card company is a good thing!
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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Get your own parts plated. I got my lowers, hand controls, and switch housings done for under $200 at a local plater. They even called me to tell me one lower would show a minor pit due to the casting. I told them to plate it anyway. When I went to pick them up the owner told said he wouldn't charge me if I could find another replacement lower. They get all my business now.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 04:59 PM
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Had all mine chromed as well, cost me around half of what it would have if I bought the parts from HD. Mine is a Standard, so I had everything from the Rocker Boxes to the Cam Cover chromed. They also chromed my bolts for $1 each....just had to get the gaskets.
 
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