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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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All chrome for me. Looks sharp and easy to clean. Did it on both of my bikes.

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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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Default Another option besides black or chrome.
Here's another option to give you contrast. Use the chrome siitch caps and paint the switch housinge to match the color of the bike. Here are is a picture of what that looks like.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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Glad you did this post. I'm going to order the chrome covers and leave the buttons black on my 2010 RKC.

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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 06:01 PM
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I have had it both ways and I liked them both ways. Currently have chrome switches with black housing, good contrast and a little differemt.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Ultra-Rick
Here's another option to give you contrast. Use the chrome siitch caps and paint the switch housinge to match the color of the bike. Here are is a picture of what that looks like.
Looks real nice!
 
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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All chrome on the Dyna and all black on the SG.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Ultra-Rick
Here's another option to give you contrast. Use the chrome siitch caps and paint the switch housinge to match the color of the bike. Here are is a picture of what that looks like.
Thats pretty slick. You don't see that to often. Nice job
 
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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Chrome on Chrome
 
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Ultra-Rick
Here's another option to give you contrast. Use the chrome siitch caps and paint the switch housinge to match the color of the bike. Here are is a picture of what that looks like.
I've also wondered how color matched buttons would look with chrome housings.

Ultra Rick: What's involved in painting those plastic housings/buttons? Primer then finish coat? I can't beileve that's a spray can application.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 03:49 PM
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My opinion is do one or the other but not both chrome here is my RK with chrome housing.
Did you do all of the installation?
 
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