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Aug 28, 2014 | 11:32 AM

TriGeezer

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Lower slider chrome covers

I would like to chrome up my lower sliders, but don't want to do the whole replacement process. Has anyone tried chrome covers such as the "Clock Werks" covers, as per the attached?

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A-Chrome-*****

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Aug 28, 2014 | 03:20 PM

Ragtop

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Chrome covers on anything always look worse than the real item in chrome.

Aug 28, 2014 | 03:48 PM

RKZen

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I agree with Ragtop. Do it right and get the chrome front end kit if you can swing it. If not, at the least get the sliders and slider covers. You don't want to have chrome sliders and stainless covers.

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Aug 28, 2014 | 03:55 PM

Hotrodz_n_Harleyz

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Chrome covers are never very high quality, the finish is weak, they rattle, chip, come loose... and are overall just crap. trust me, save the money. The stock legs look better than cheesy covers will.

Aug 28, 2014 | 04:22 PM

TriGeezer

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Thanks for the tips everyone. Guess I'll just keep,the aluminum looking a pretty as I can keep it.

Aug 28, 2014 | 04:38 PM

Mr HOG

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Agree with others. I would rather have stock than covers. You can get a chrome cover for just about everything on your bike and they all look like crap. IMO, if you can't afford to do it right then don't do it at all.

Aug 28, 2014 | 05:39 PM

Ragtop

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For a mere $100 more, you can have real chrome!
I sent my legs to chromemasters, they do an awesome job.
$179+ship

http://chromemasters.com/

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Aug 28, 2014 | 05:55 PM

89FLHT

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While I saved up and did the full chrome fork kit on my current ride, there were a lot of years on my previous bikes where spending the cash for that was not an option. That said, I hated the dull finish, especially when the clear coat would chip fade and peel. The money and time spent to polish the forks and the rest of the aluminum was well spent. Sure it meant I had to maintain it, but done right, polished forks look pretty damn good and at least to me, way better than a bolted on chrome cover, ymmv.