Help me out Black Vs Chrome

wyfapres · 10-12-2008

Lookin for opinions on Black vs chrome on my 9 What do you guys think?

jbsmd · 10-13-2008

Just my opinion of course, but I don't care for blacked out pipes or rims. But ya gotta go with what you like.

900classic · 10-13-2008

Chrome got my vote. But both would look great imo.

artz · 10-13-2008

Both look good. I'm thinking chrome though, because of the wire wheels.
A classic.

Saleenguy · 10-13-2008

I voted for black, as I am not a fan of too much chrome on a bike.

Van's V2k · 10-13-2008

I diggin the black. I think I'm painting more chrome myself, probable keep the cannons chrome tho.

RichLockyer · 10-13-2008

Hey, how'd you do the drum brake thing on the 900?

Either black or chrome... depends on where you're going with the rest of the theme.

drivenrhythm · 10-13-2008

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Originally Posted by wyfapres

Lookin for opinions on Black vs chrome on my 9 What do you guys think?

The black pipes look good with the blue and the maltese cross. BTW...where did you find the cross cover for your air cleaner?

gdhugh · 10-13-2008

I like black with dark colored skins and chrome on medium to lighter colored skins. If you add other blacked out chrome I think the black pipes will look great but if you keep it as the image shows, then I like the chrome.

SA_Greeni · 10-13-2008

I think the Black looks unique, so I would go with that. But saying that, mine would still be chrome, as the more bling the better!

wyfapres · 10-13-2008

Thanks for the input guys, as always a diverse set of opinions (as it should be) I think I like the black for the uniquness and individualism factors, but the chorme looks pretty sweet.

Rich; as for the drum brake thing, this is a photoshoped version of a 9 and I do have the disk in the rear.

drivenrhythm; As for the M-cross cover, I found a custom shop here in Az. that produces the covers for Harley's I can send you the link if interested.
They have a pretty diverse selection or will do custom work if needed.

Thanks again for the input!!

ImpactG · 10-13-2008

Ah... black AND chrome... duh!!!!

drivenrhythm · 10-13-2008

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Originally Posted by wyfapres

drivenrhythm; As for the M-cross cover, I found a custom shop here in Az. that produces the covers for Harley's I can send you the link if interested.
They have a pretty diverse selection or will do custom work if needed.

Thanks again for the input!!

Thanks...and yeah, I'd like the link. You can post here in case others might be interested too.

jaseman · 10-13-2008

As your 900 sits now, I'd go with the chrome. I like flat black, and if you plan on continuing the theme further, it could look really nice.

Impacts bike looks really nice with the black pipes. But he's also got a nice balance between black and chrome. The fact that the heat shields are chrome, and the Tornado cover is painted, helps set the bike off nicely.

As Mr. Miagie would say - "Balance is key, Daniel-son."

CycleDude · 10-13-2008

I'd go chrome, as she sits now. Black pipes only look out of place.

However, if you black out other parts as well, like the bars, risers, speedo nacelle, then it changes.

Grumbler · 10-13-2008

I noticed that your rear fender doesn't look as gigantic with the
chrome pipes while the black pipes make it more noticable. Also,
that blue paint has too much pop for black pipes.

Dethbed · 10-13-2008

Chrome looks better as it is now, but black is SOOOOOO much easier to take care of.

mrmegadeth · 10-13-2008

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Originally Posted by jbsmd

Just my opinion of course, but I don't care for blacked out pipes or rims. But ya gotta go with what you like.

+1

VIVADUDE · 10-13-2008

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Hey, how'd you do the drum brake thing on the 900?

Good eye, Rich..............

gdhugh · 10-13-2008

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Originally Posted by wyfapres

Thanks for the input guys, as always a diverse set of opinions (as it should be) I think I like the black for the uniquness and individualism factors, but the chorme looks pretty sweet.

Rich; as for the drum brake thing, this is a photoshoped version of a 9 and I do have the disk in the rear.

drivenrhythm; As for the M-cross cover, I found a custom shop here in Az. that produces the covers for Harley's I can send you the link if interested.
They have a pretty diverse selection or will do custom work if needed.

Thanks again for the input!!

You PSed a rear drum on your 900?

View Poll Results: Black or Chrome
Blacks looks better	21	34.43%
Chrome looks better	40	65.57%
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wyfapres Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wickenburg, Arizona Posts: 35	Help me out Black Vs Chrome Lookin for opinions on Black vs chrome on my 9 What do you guys think? Attached Thumbnails

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jbsmd nu2kawi Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 2,178	Just my opinion of course, but I don't care for blacked out pipes or rims. But ya gotta go with what you like. __________________ 07, Z1000 01, XVS1100LC Yam cust.

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900classic Riding daily BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 3,189	Chrome got my vote. But both would look great imo. __________________ Jared VN 900classic VROC #26705 http://photobucket.com/900classic

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artz my knew pitcher ! BTK Expert Join Date: May 2008 Location: west Georgia Posts: 491	Both look good. I'm thinking chrome though, because of the wire wheels. A classic. __________________ Stay clear of the wolfpacks, read the road, and drive like everyone is out to get you.

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Saleenguy Dazed and Confused Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: British Columbia Canada Posts: 3,375	I voted for black, as I am not a fan of too much chrome on a bike. __________________ Riding is good for ones soul. Riding amongst friends is even better.

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Van's V2k V2K In Torque We Trust Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,012	I diggin the black. I think I'm painting more chrome myself, probable keep the cannons chrome tho. __________________ Van's V2k In Torque We Trust VROC #25501 ROG#548 Patriot Guard 2005 Black V2K

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RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 20,063	Hey, how'd you do the drum brake thing on the 900? Either black or chrome... depends on where you're going with the rest of the theme. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Classic Member CORVA, BRC Patriot Guard Rider

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gdhugh PColaFl V2K LT Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pensacola, Florida USA Posts: 2,723	I like black with dark colored skins and chrome on medium to lighter colored skins. If you add other blacked out chrome I think the black pipes will look great but if you keep it as the image shows, then I like the chrome. __________________ David VROC#23997 2007 V2K Classic LT VROC#23977 SCRC#164050

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SA_Greeni Living for the weekend! BTK Beginner Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kempton Park, South Africa Posts: 48	I think the Black looks unique, so I would go with that. But saying that, mine would still be chrome, as the more bling the better! __________________ SA Greeni '08 Black VN900 Custom

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wyfapres Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wickenburg, Arizona Posts: 35	Thanks for the input guys, as always a diverse set of opinions (as it should be) I think I like the black for the uniquness and individualism factors, but the chorme looks pretty sweet. Rich; as for the drum brake thing, this is a photoshoped version of a 9 and I do have the disk in the rear. drivenrhythm; As for the M-cross cover, I found a custom shop here in Az. that produces the covers for Harley's I can send you the link if interested. They have a pretty diverse selection or will do custom work if needed. Thanks again for the input!!

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ImpactG Perpetual Motion Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 6,139	Ah... black AND chrome... duh!!!! __________________ ImpactG 2004 V2K ---------------- Proud member of Julie's Avatar Cleavage Club (JACC#3)

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jaseman Insane in the membrane BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,982	As your 900 sits now, I'd go with the chrome. I like flat black, and if you plan on continuing the theme further, it could look really nice. Impacts bike looks really nice with the black pipes. But he's also got a nice balance between black and chrome. The fact that the heat shields are chrome, and the Tornado cover is painted, helps set the bike off nicely. As Mr. Miagie would say - "Balance is key, Daniel-son." __________________ 03 MeanStreak '90 ZX10 '04 Honda 599 Ride it like you stole it!

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CycleDude Patriot Guard Rider Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Jersey Posts: 12,595	I'd go chrome, as she sits now. Black pipes only look out of place. However, if you black out other parts as well, like the bars, risers, speedo nacelle, then it changes. __________________ *Kevin* *VROC #27222* My Gallery Go NY Giants!!!

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Grumbler '01 1500 Classic FI BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 791	I noticed that your rear fender doesn't look as gigantic with the chrome pipes while the black pipes make it more noticable. Also, that blue paint has too much pop for black pipes. __________________ -=Grumbler

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Dethbed Learning to Fly BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 711	Chrome looks better as it is now, but black is SOOOOOO much easier to take care of. __________________ -Andrew: Black '08 ZZR 600 The Saint James Three - ReverbNation

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