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To chrome or not to chrome
« on: March 05, 2009, 09:25:35 PM »
I have a 2005 FLSTFSE and hate the $#@$ polished wheels (as I am sure most do).  I mean really cleaning the damn things are horrible and I am just lazy. :soapbox:     And I digress....
Looking through the deep reaches of post I have seen all types and am torn....  Should I chrome the solid wheels that came from the bike or invest in some aftermarkets?  If you have pics please share.... :pepper:
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Re: To chrome or not to chrome
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2009, 08:34:56 PM »
anyone????? :help:
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Re: To chrome or not to chrome
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2009, 09:55:50 PM »
Go ahead and buy some new ones.  There are so many styles out there that you can choose to make your bike unique.  You wouldn't be happy just chroming the ones you have. 
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Re: To chrome or not to chrome
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2009, 08:25:44 AM »
New chrome wheels will always make your bike look better and make
you want to keep them clean and shinning.

Buy new wheels.



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Re: To chrome or not to chrome
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2009, 08:34:58 AM »
Its my vote 2, buy new wheels, make ur bike unique.
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Re: To chrome or not to chrome
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2009, 12:03:55 AM »
I have the chromes on my 05 Fatboy and they look great!!
They are the solid fatboy type!!Hated the polished aluminum
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Re: To chrome or not to chrome
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2009, 07:18:20 AM »
You can never have too much chrome :drink:
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Re: To chrome or not to chrome
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2009, 09:00:20 AM »
Invest in aftermarkets and keep the originals. That way you can take the bike back to stock if necessary for sale.
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Re: To chrome or not to chrome
« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2009, 04:58:13 PM »
I am leaning more towards the aftermarket wheels....  As my wife would say more chit for the money pit.  Any ideas what manufactures to go with?
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Re: To chrome or not to chrome
« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2009, 07:43:34 PM »
Maybe I'm weird but I like my stock wheels.

Mothers and a Power ball and we're good to go.

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Re: To chrome or not to chrome
« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2009, 09:58:54 PM »
Don't even have to read what this thread is about, the answer is always "chrome"!
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Re: To chrome or not to chrome
« Reply #11 on: March 17, 2009, 10:15:26 PM »
Quote from: reksul on March 17, 2009, 07:43:34 PM
Maybe I'm weird but I like my stock wheels.

Mothers and a Power ball and we're good to go.



I love my wheels, and love the look of polished aluminum. (hey I'm an old hot rodder)
But if your not into cleaning them chrome is the way to go.
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Re: To chrome or not to chrome
« Reply #12 on: March 18, 2009, 10:18:48 AM »
Quote from: erniezap on March 17, 2009, 09:58:54 PM
Don't even have to read what this thread is about, the answer is always "chrome"!
True dat!! :2vrolijk_21: ;D

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Re: To chrome or not to chrome
« Reply #13 on: March 18, 2009, 02:40:00 PM »
Quote from: reksul on March 17, 2009, 07:43:34 PM
Maybe I'm weird but I like my stock wheels.

Mothers and a Power ball and we're good to go.



I love the look of the wheels when they are clean just as much as anyone....I just don't want to spend that much time polishing them.
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Re: To chrome or not to chrome
« Reply #14 on: March 29, 2009, 10:12:22 PM »
These are Hogpro 8 Spokes 18" frt and rear if I did the attachment correct.
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