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Adsva83
Posted on Friday, October 30, 2009 - 11:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have seen many of you who have polished the tail section and swingarm on the X1. Is there a preference for polishing as opposed to chroming those pieces? Is it just based on the price difference between chrome and polishing?
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Dave_02_1200
Posted on Friday, October 30, 2009 - 11:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Polished aluminum is my preference, regardless of cost. I think it looks richer than plating. Brushed aluminum can look very good too. I guess it's all a matter of personal choice. That said, I think that nickel plated Buell frames do look great.
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Pkforbes87
Posted on Friday, October 30, 2009 - 11:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

polishing will always look like crap unless you constantly maintain it. Even if it just sits and collects dust, it will look crappy quick without maintenance.

If I had it to do over again, I'd either plate, or powdercoat.


(she'll never look that clean again - but she's still a lotta fun to ride!)
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