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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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Exclamation Chrome Lower forks do we need to change it all ?
Hi i have a FLHX 2010 and it seems that the upper fork is chrome and id like to get the lower section chrome too... but i heard that if i only buy the lower section it wont match the upper regarding the chrome ... do i need to change it all ?
 
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The upper is polished stainless - not chrome.
 
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When you buy the Harley chrome front end kit, it will come with the chrome uppers to replace the polished stainless.

It will surprise you how much the chrome will outshine the polished stainless.
 
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If you buy from Hawg Halters Ind, they will give you a some cash for your old ones .
 
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