I recently bought a 2006 883 Custom. This is the first Harley Davidson I have owned. I'm wanting to Chrome the Primary and Gear case. I noticed you can buy Chrome covers for these parts. Does anyone have Chrome covers on their Sportsters? I was wondering how they look compared to a full chromed part? Also, this may be a stupid question, but do the covers cause heat problems due to the fact the engine is being covered by another layer of metal?

Thanks for your help.
Mike

 

Hi Mike, I have chrome covers on my 2004 XL and think they look great. No problem with overheating either. Al.

 

If it's not to much to ask, could you post some pics?

Thanks again!
Mike

 

If you don't mind me asking, how thick are they?

 

RW88,
I like to see some photos too, if you have them. I was thinking about doing the same thing to my XL1200R. They don't look hard to put on and the price is right. Did you put yours on yourself?

 

I bought the flame collection derby, timing cover they call it, airfilter cover and fuel cap medalion but it doesnt work for a 883 standard. Very easy to install, your going to need a good set of torq bits to remove the covers. The derby covers you going to also need a 8mm allen wrench if you have standard clutch controls, i just removed the rear allen bolt, gave it a bump and it cleared the torque bolt behind it. Also found its a good idea if you have someone tilt the bike to the opposite side, i had some oil come out, not much. Price wasnt bad, bought brand new from a seller on ebay for about 30.00 less then from the dealer.