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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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Hey Everyone:
I just purchased a 99 FLHTC and the lower forks are very pitted. This happened to my 02 FLHT also. I was wondering if anyone has come up with a cosmetic solution to this problem or does one just buy a new set?
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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welcome,maybe if u post this on the tech forum you get ur answer sooner
 
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Howdy, welcome to the forum. I also agree about using the Tech section, good luck.
 
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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Your best bet is to buy a set of chrome forks and put them on. It doesn't take any time at all for the stock lower fork legs to look like crap.
 
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Chrome will eventually pit and look like crap also, it just takes a little longer than the stock bare aluminum. You might want to look into getting them powdercoated, or better yet, buy a take off pair from E-bay or a friend, have them cleaned and powdercoated and then your downtime will be minimal at best. Powdercoating is quick and provides a real tough/wear resistant coating and should stand up pretty well.

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