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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 10:21 PM
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Was wanderin where the best place for price and quality is to get chrome switch housing's levers and master cylinder?
 
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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I got mine off ebay from a reputable guy a couple of years ago and have never had a problem with them. A lot cheaper than the dealer.
 
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I also bought mine on Ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CUSTOM-CHROM...ht_1649wt_1113
 
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grab some lube, bend over and hold on. it hurts. I bought Harley just because of chrome quility. It hurt and they didn't even nibble on my ear.
 
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grab some lube, bend over and hold on. it hurts. I bought Harley just because of chrome quility. It hurt and they didn't even nibble on my ear.
Thats what I worry bout with cheaper is the quality.20 yrs. ago I took mine apart and had stuff chromed but not sure if I want to mess with that and if they're even still in business anymore.
 
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Originally Posted by sifularson
I have had those for 3 years with no issues
 
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I got mine off Ebay from a guy in Cali. About $270? less $40 for core return. Says they're HD parts he chromes. They look good.
 
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I got mine off Ebay from a guy in Cali. About $270? less $40 for core return. Says they're HD parts he chromes. They look good.
sounds like impresschrome they did me wheels
 
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These are made by Drag Specialties, I have heard good things about them.

http://henleyskustompainting.com/osc...products_id=76
 
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what about chrome switches, ive seen everything chrome but the radio and cruise switches
 
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