Anyone paint their outer vent bezel to match on 2014 fairings
02-04-2014 | 06:36 PM
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From: Long Island, NY
I had a bunch of parts painted it just never occurred to me because it doesn't bother me either way I know alot of folks are obsessed with this vent.
02-07-2014 | 04:02 AM
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From: South Jersey
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Originally Posted by
baldguy13
I asked the dealer about this and he said the painter said it wouldn't work because of the material that the vent is made from.
Thats what I'm thinkin.
Install is idle, waiting for parts
02-07-2014 | 03:40 PM
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From: Lansing, MI
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Originally Posted by
davidw221
Just got mine back from the painter since October, haven't put them on yet, when I do, pics will follow
Looking forward to a picture of it installed.
02-07-2014 | 04:34 PM
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From: San Diego
A special elastomeric additive is available to be added to paint being used on flexible parts. It allows some degree of flex without cracking the paint.
02-07-2014 | 04:46 PM
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From: Parker, CO
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Originally Posted by
dansflhti
I was surprised that HD didn't have a chrome or color matched vent in their mid-year P&A release.
I have a feeling that this will be an aftermarket add-on soon.
02-07-2014 | 05:02 PM
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From: Southwest VA
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Originally Posted by
Uncle Paul
A special elastomeric additive is available to be added to paint being used on flexible parts. It allows some degree of flex without cracking the paint.
yup
02-07-2014 | 05:32 PM
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From: Ca
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Originally Posted by
toddjsn
I have a feeling that this will be an aftermarket add-on soon.
x2
02-07-2014 | 06:16 PM
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From: CT
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Originally Posted by
JoeFLSTC
I did mine, myself. Be careful it the outside piece is flexible and can bend and crack the paint
wow there's a lot to that vent!
02-12-2014 | 05:49 PM
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From: Southwest VA
Here's a better pic of mine painted vivid black.
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02-12-2014 | 10:56 PM
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From: Florida
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Originally Posted by
dansflhti
I was surprised that HD didn't have a chrome or color matched vent in their mid-year P&A release.
You and me both! Can't wait to see the bike that someone glues the vent trim onto an older fairing.....
02-07-2014 | 04:02 AM
