One thing to keep in mind is that chrome finishes are not what they used to be. Sadly. How do you clean them? do you seal them or wax them after cleaning?

Your comment is very very accurate. Many years ago, Harley farmed out their chroming requirements and at that time, the chroming was superior based upon my experience with previous harleys. But, a few years ago, and Harley "bragged up" this change.........they started doing their own chroming.

Anyone with a new or fairly new harley since that change over........that lives anywhere within 10 miles or so from the coast line, knows how that change has effected their ride.
I live less than 3 miles from the coast line. But my Harley is primarily in a AC/Heat controlled portion of my garages. Problem is unless it is wayyyyyy to hot or wayyyyyyyyy to cold, I leave my garage door to that area open when I am out there. My older Harleys........no pitting/chrome related problems...........my newer ones............Yes, they much more quickly expose the lower quality chroming and related pitting as mentioned before.