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Old 05-12-2011, 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Cruiser View Post
I am thinking about doing this on my 97.. but I really like the way the nickle looks.. the older when clean looks almost like chrome.. and with the bbr subframe it really looks good.. but mine is worn thru in so many spots it really needs a blast and powdercoat..
I seriously considered having my frame replated instead of powdercoated. The nickel plated frame sure did look awesome when it looked awesome. But I remembered how many times I'd pulled parts off the thing, muttering, just so I could polish the frame "like a Harley fag". And once it's worn through, then what? I had to stop the madness.

Incidentally,
as a result of the switch to powdercoat, I felt the need to get the frame guards. They should fit fine with maybe a trim near the master cylinder. It seems that these replace the rubber plugs that go on the swingarm bolt. But I'm not positive that there's not a special rubber plug to go under them. Need to find a picture, or get a clue from one of you.
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