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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 11:48 AM
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Front end....fork lowers, fork uppers and headlamp nacelle. The trim ring on the headlight would stay chrome and both passing lamps would remain chrome to break it up a little bit. I think it would look great against the silver paint on the bike.

But then again, it would be much cheaper to just replace the fork lowers with chrome..... just thinking aloud..... what say you?
 
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 12:37 PM
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black it all out
 
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 01:51 PM
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I plan to do that very thing to my 10' RKC this winter. Tear it down, and have it all powder coated. Might even do the spoked wheels while I am at it.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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go black , my bike is pewter and i blacked it all out looks great i think !
 
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by fasteddiee122
go black , my bike is pewter and i blacked it all out looks great i think !
Bike looks awesome!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Big_Al47
Front end....fork lowers, fork uppers and headlamp nacelle. The trim ring on the headlight would stay chrome and both passing lamps would remain chrome to break it up a little bit. I think it would look great against the silver paint on the bike.

But then again, it would be much cheaper to just replace the fork lowers with chrome..... just thinking aloud..... what say you?
Al....I started with the exact same bike (2010 RKC) and did pretty much what you are inquiring about. It's hard when you can't find your exact bike with the features you are looking for so I hope this helps. I say go for it....but I am biased of course.

Lastly, you likely already know this, but the Harley parts are powder coated, not painted, so if you plan to go this route you might consider just having your stock parts powder coated, making this project far less costly. Shame on me for learning this after I bought the parts.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 11:46 PM
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I like the black myself, especially after seeing LumpSum's photos. Looks great against the silver tin
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 02:49 AM
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I've had MANY compliments on my Pewter/Black combo.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 06:51 AM
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Lumpsum, your bike looks great!
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Ridin'withTheKing
Lumpsum, your bike looks great!
Thanks very much...I appreciate it.
 
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