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Old 24th February 2005
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I have been scanning around this site and noticed alot of non chrome combinations? Is there a reason? i know chrome holds in heat alot more than say the brushed or satin looks..
what color choice and scheme do you pick and why?

my bike is bright, and shinny.. i love it... but i also am so happy to have the black engine cases.. i dont like the grey/silver/ whatever...
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I had cast cases but i pollished them out didnt want tho take the engine apart to paint
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I'm partial to black, i'll be adding more black than shiny.
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No chrome = less polishing and more riding!
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I have been scanning around this site and noticed alot of non chrome combinations? Is there a reason? i dont like the grey/silver/ whatever...
Everyone has their own taste....one person's ugly is another's beautiful

Plus, some folks with newer bikes might not have gotten as far in their transformations as others. I know I have more chrome that I will add a little at a time. Its always a work in progress
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Everyone has their own taste....one person's ugly is another's beautiful
YUp, all a matter of personal likes. I prefer the black with chrome as an accent. Next tear down will have a lot more black powder coating. Problem is, I can't get into it cuz...

The weather's been so frigging great!!!
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Soo... Soo... True.

It's all personal tastes. Myself I like breaking up the crome with black.
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i love the plain simple naked look. i dont like chrome. shit i dont even like shiny paint. im a rattle can flat black kinda guy.

the less wires and shit on the bike, the better
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I don't like black unless the whole bike is black.
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Chrome is for SISSIES!!!!
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