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Black or Chrome Apes on a Nightster?

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Old 11-12-2015, 02:50 PM
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Black bars came in today. I think I'm going to stick with the chrome but I will probably at least fit them up like I did with the chrome ones and take a look.
 
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Old 11-15-2015, 02:31 PM
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Threw up the black ones, side by side pics below.











 
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Old 11-15-2015, 05:01 PM
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Dang that is a tough choice! It really helps that you did side-by-side shots at various angles.

Being able to see them both really makes the decision easy.

And the answer is...



BOTH look great! lol


The old lady said the black looks more "upscale".

I vote black as well just because I like the way it ties into the black tank.
It was a really hard choice (and my vote doesn't even matter) - the chrome looks great simply because of the chrome pipes. If you had black pipes I would have voted black a lot sooner.

Either way you have one heck of a nice looking ride!
 
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Old 11-17-2015, 05:10 PM
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Hah, yeah right Scott B? Easy

So easy that I still have both bars in my living room. I think I'm at the point where I actually need to decide now though. Brake line is removed, and need the new bars up so I can figure out the new brake line and possibly reroute the clutch.

Thanks for the compliment. Chrome has gotten the most votes in this thread, but I can't deny the black just works. The chrome is nice but I think it might be too much chrome for the look I have in my head, I think it might be a little too flashy. The gas cap and pipes might be enough. The black is what I always pictured by default, for that kinda mean, raw bone kinda look.
 

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Old 11-18-2015, 11:56 PM
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Black for sure.
 
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