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Old 06-28-2010, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Loungelizard
I just did mine a month ago. Was gonna go chrome all the way til the last second then changed my mind to black. So glad I did!

I went with the 12.5 Wild1's cause my hands would fall asleep any higher for me. Waiting on my buddy to swap out his black levers so I can take his. Next week or two I'm powder coating the lower forks black and doing the wheels (until I can afford RCs). I ditched the Kuryakyn Isos in this photo and went with HD Black Diamond Grips

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Story...your pics are awesome. I've gotta get back over there.
Thanks brah... before you buy your grips look in to the PM ones? I have the black diamond ones and they don't grip that well... Could be just me?
 
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Old 06-28-2010, 03:53 PM
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Too late my man. Already done. Like em so far. Haven't noticed the grip issue but I ride with deerskin gloves so that might be why. Been hit with too many rocks for me not too anymore.
 
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Old 06-28-2010, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by miandsh2000
last decision is black or chrome. about to order 16" wild 1's 1-1/4 for my 03 heritage (black/silver color combo).

leaning towards black as of right now.

if i go with black will most likely paint the fork tin black also. slider cover are up in the air. leaving forks as is. grips will probably either be white or red.

would love to see any pics of your black aped softail (chrome aped softails are fine too) and hear your thoughts on how you like the black bars.
Go with black bars bro. Chrome is so last decade!!! LOL sorry if I offended any chrome guys. I used to be one.
 
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Old 06-28-2010, 04:33 PM
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had mine on in chrome...as soon as i had the bars on they came right off and went straight to powedercoat
 
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Old 06-28-2010, 08:08 PM
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hey all. thx for the input. ordered black. went with black cables also.
pics coming after install.

just hoping i got the right height and pullback. height is 16" and went with 9" pullback versus 12.5".
 
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Mine started as chrome, but had them powder coated black.. No regrets here. Todd's cycles 17" inch apes...
 
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Originally Posted by hog4mango
Mine started as chrome, but had them powder coated black.. No regrets here. Todd's cycles 17" inch apes...

Nicely done!!! Everything just flows.
 
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Old 06-28-2010, 08:40 PM
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Thanks story808, just trying to keep up with everyone..more black powder coating to come...
 
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Just ordered A complete package from DR. V-Twin, I got the black cables and 14" Wild1's. Glad I din't go chrome as well. Can't wait for all the parts to arrive. Get to spend the day in the garage with some suds and my radio.
 
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HOG4MANGO, bro ur bike is beautiful man....the color and everything else on ur ride is just sik...im lovin it....WOW
 


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