Kuryakyn = Overdone
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Colorado Springs
I know that Kuryakyn makes some of the highest quality aftermarket parts on the market.
But is it just me or do many of the parts they made look a bit over the top verging on gaudy ?
I like chrome as much as the next guy and in fact I really don't care much at all for the blacked out look so popular today.
But I think that chrome can be overdone, and styled in such as fashion that it detracts from the original look and design of the bike, especially on a Harley. Many of these Kuryakyn parts would look more at home on a Victory instead of a Harley.
But is it just me or do many of the parts they made look a bit over the top verging on gaudy ?
I like chrome as much as the next guy and in fact I really don't care much at all for the blacked out look so popular today.
But I think that chrome can be overdone, and styled in such as fashion that it detracts from the original look and design of the bike, especially on a Harley. Many of these Kuryakyn parts would look more at home on a Victory instead of a Harley.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 761
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From: lewisville, nc
My 2 cents... i love thier stuff. Had many iteams from them with zero problems. Chrome looks better that other aftermarket stuff. Fit and finish seems better than most hd part's for less money. Yes, alot is plastic covered chrome but less weight is better. Alot has quite a bit more style than others which i feel is a bit over the top but its one point that will set it apart from the rest. Maybe its style is ahead of the times? Possible, but im happy wiff it and thats all that matters. Its my bike. Ive got lots of comps on what ive done with my ultra and same as before when i had my metric. You dont like it...i dont care. But most of is the same **** hd sells in different package for more money. Just cause it costs less doesn't make it less quality.
thats just my *******...everyone elses ******* dont bother me.
thats just my *******...everyone elses ******* dont bother me.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,598
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From: South Jersey
Agreed! I have their ISO wing highway pegs. They are pitting and my bike never gets wet and is garage kept and I am not near salt air.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 3,524
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From: Maryland
- How so many can say what a great product Harley sell's & turn around and bash Kury is beyond me It's not any different than Kury - Are you guys blind as to where Harley Chrome & other stuff is made - Walk into any Harley dealership - Go to the shiny stuff hanging on the wall or on the Racks & see if you can find one of anything made in the USA.
Now, after saying all that. Kury does make some of the most over done crap I've ever seen!!!There are lots of phrases to describe it but none are PC. I guess gaudy is as close as we can come. Can't believe anyone buys a lot of that stuff, but they do. If people didn't like it, then Kury wouldn't make it.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 377
Likes: 5
From: Central California
I prefer an understated custom look rather than a 'look at all the cool bling I bought and bolted on' look. Yes, Kury is over the top to me. But, I do have the Iso grips, because their comfortable for me.
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