Cheap, Easy Bling...

Netnorske · 03-14-2009, 05:16 PM

There are a ton of newbies running around in here these days, so I thought I would toss this bone out there again for anyone interested.

To add some very easy chrome accents to your Nomad, pick up a couple rolls (usually around 10') of chrome strip at just about any auto parts dealer. The first roll is a 3/8" door trim molding (U-shaped). This you run around the edge of your fender.

Start at the little dimple in the fender behind the fork and run one piece around the front to the other fork. Then do the same around the lower part of the fender. The lower part is the tougher of the two...but not too bad. Use some garden snips to cut the stuff to a precise fit. Took me about 15 minutes including a 5 minute chat on my cell phone...

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The second (and I just did this) would be a roll of 1/2" (D-Shaped) body molding. Toss your saddlebags on a bench and run this around the outer edge of your doors. It's an easy mod that adds an extra bit of bling without hardly any hurt to your wallet!

For those of you wondering (schoeney, rickyboy)....haha....this does not count against my "No New Winter Mods" declaration as I had already purchased this stuff awhile ago.

One note of caution...you need to have a warm climate (70 degrees or so) to do the saddlebag mod so the glue/tape will stick solid. I did it in the kitchen with the help of a hair dryer to get everything warm and sticky!

It's kind of hard to see in the photos....but it shows up great on the bike!

blowndodge · 03-14-2009, 05:58 PM

Thats looks real nice Netnorske!

audiogooroo · 03-14-2009, 06:17 PM

Nice job! And ya gotta love the price!

cheriann · 03-14-2009, 06:19 PM

That's such an EXCELLENT idea!!!

ridemslow · 03-14-2009, 06:55 PM

Man, I like it! ;)

billz410 · 03-14-2009, 07:27 PM

Very nice touch!

dogdoc · 03-14-2009, 07:29 PM

cool looking. I know wally world has the first moulding but were did you find the bigger moulding net??

Netnorske · 03-14-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

cool looking. I know wally world has the first moulding but were did you find the bigger moulding net??

I got both rolls at Schuck's Auto Parts for just over $20 I think....

PS...The 3/8" door trim is the same exact molding I used around the lower lid of my trunk!

jamiep24 · 03-14-2009, 09:14 PM

Thanks for the info, I'm on it!

**schoeney** · 03-14-2009, 09:40 PM

Kris...it does count as more mods as you did not inform us that you had bought the trim.....so you buy the beer!

lomax · 03-15-2009, 10:15 AM

...you are right Greg! I don't recall any mention of him buying this trim earlier. Any Canadian flavour will do...

hollywood · 03-15-2009, 12:30 PM

Had a friend who did this around the bottom of his tank Too!

**schoeney** · 03-15-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lomax

...you are right Greg! I don't recall any mention of him buying this trim earlier. Any Canadian flavour will do...

That works for me...I love Canadian Beer!

**coacha** · 03-15-2009, 08:42 PM

Nice looking addition.

**Jared** · 03-19-2009, 12:05 AM

Looks good. I didn't think about putting it around the bag opening.

03-14-2009, 05:16 PM	#1
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Cheap, Easy Bling... There are a ton of newbies running around in here these days, so I thought I would toss this bone out there again for anyone interested. To add some very easy chrome accents to your Nomad, pick up a couple rolls (usually around 10') of chrome strip at just about any auto parts dealer. The first roll is a 3/8" door trim molding (U-shaped). This you run around the edge of your fender. Start at the little dimple in the fender behind the fork and run one piece around the front to the other fork. Then do the same around the lower part of the fender. The lower part is the tougher of the two...but not too bad. Use some garden snips to cut the stuff to a precise fit. Took me about 15 minutes including a 5 minute chat on my cell phone... ! The second (and I just did this) would be a roll of 1/2" (D-Shaped) body molding. Toss your saddlebags on a bench and run this around the outer edge of your doors. It's an easy mod that adds an extra bit of bling without hardly any hurt to your wallet! For those of you wondering (schoeney, rickyboy)....haha....this does not count against my "No New Winter Mods" declaration as I had already purchased this stuff awhile ago. One note of caution...you need to have a warm climate (70 degrees or so) to do the saddlebag mod so the glue/tape will stick solid. I did it in the kitchen with the help of a hair dryer to get everything warm and sticky! It's kind of hard to see in the photos....but it shows up great on the bike! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Cheap, Easy Bling... Thats looks real nice Netnorske! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	Cheap, Easy Bling... Nice job! And ya gotta love the price! __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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03-14-2009, 06:19 PM	#4
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03-14-2009, 07:27 PM	#6
billz410 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dodgeville, WI COLD!!! Posts: 550	Cheap, Easy Bling... Very nice touch!
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03-14-2009, 07:29 PM	#7
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Cheap, Easy Bling... cool looking. I know wally world has the first moulding but were did you find the bigger moulding net??
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03-14-2009, 09:14 PM	#9
jamiep24 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yazoo City, Ms Posts: 965	Cheap, Easy Bling... Thanks for the info, I'm on it!
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schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Cheap, Easy Bling... Kris...it does count as more mods as you did not inform us that you had bought the trim.....so you buy the beer! __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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03-15-2009, 10:15 AM	#11
lomax Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Morinville, AB Posts: 904	Cheap, Easy Bling... ...you are right Greg! I don't recall any mention of him buying this trim earlier. Any Canadian flavour will do... __________________ ________________________________ "lomax" 2014 Voyager Mike Donahue Morinville, AB VBA#17 "Every day above ground is a good one!" _________________________________
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03-15-2009, 12:30 PM	#12
hollywood Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mission TX Posts: 340	Cheap, Easy Bling... Had a friend who did this around the bottom of his tank Too!
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03-15-2009, 08:42 PM	#14
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Cheap, Easy Bling... Nice looking addition. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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03-19-2009, 12:05 AM	#15
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Cheap, Easy Bling... Looks good. I didn't think about putting it around the bag opening. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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