Hey my fellow sportster enthusiast! I have almost everything done mechanically that I wanted/needed. Now it's time for cosmetics. I'm at a stand still because the bike is black cherry in color. Chrome or not to chrome. I was curious on what you guys would do. I know its personal preference but I like ideas from others. Gets the creative juices going. Thanks! BTW it's not leaking oil. I just did 1250 conversion and put cardboard down just incase haha.

 

 

Ride it as it is for now - take customising things steadily! What you have there at present is a bit like a Q-ship - a standard bike with a hidden secret - go hunting!

 

Only thing I don't like about those years model is the riser. I'd do new risers and 10-12" chrome mini apes and be done with it.

 

I would get the oil tank & air cleaner painted to match the gas tank & fenders.
Take it slow and look at a lot of other bikes to see what you like.
Above all keep it clean & simple
Dante

 

Install 14 in apes they look great and the bike will ride better.

 

Looks great to me as it is. I'm not big on spending money for customizing stuff. Save my money for the next big thing

 

I never liked the front fenders, I prefer more of a wrap around style like the one I installed below.

 

The advice I got when I bought my bike was pick a theme and stick with it. For me its a long range plan so every year the bike gets a little more unique. I like black cut away and black leather. I decided I wanted it look dangerous so it has sharp points that are shinny aluminum or stainless cutouts on black powder coat. And most of the parts have a story behind them cause I like make my own. Or picked them up from so friend or a really good ride. So that's just me. I'd say ride a little and get the grand vision and then work to that end. There are a lot details on a bike, and after you have main parts you start to focus on the finer details. That's where I started wishing I had done a few things different in the beginning, I have 4 seats and 3 handle bars.
But nothing wrong with having a sleeper either. what kind of 1250 kit did you go with? I'm about to take the conversion plunge myself this winter.

 

Thanks for all of the great responses. I went with the hammer 1250. I can not say enough about the new upgrade. It has definitely made a big difference in power. I am still in break in period so I haven't got on it yet, but I can definitely feel the extra power. Also, Dan at hammer performance was awesome. He answered every question every time I called.