Chrome Chrome Chrome

kennypatterson · 11-27-2009, 10:46 AM

I have now sent my wheels, fork lowers, and switch housings off for chrome. Really looking forward to getting all the stuff back and back on the bike, along with all the other new chrome parts. I also purchased a fairing from Wide Open Custom, but unfortunatetly wasn't able to use it, it set a little too high and I didn't like the way it obstructed my view (I have a really low profile seat which puts me down further and I'm only 5'7"), so I used the $925 that I originally spent on the fairing on a ton of chrome parts to bling out the bike. I'll post pics when it's done, hopefully by the end of the year.

cactusjack · 11-27-2009, 10:59 AM

Chrome is good, lots of chrome is better! Can't wait to see your pictures.

**Jared** · 11-27-2009, 12:11 PM

That will definitely be a one of a kind. I can't wait to see how it turns out!

chuckster131 · 11-27-2009, 12:20 PM

Wow ! Yes chrome is nice....

Looking forward to seeing the finished product for sure !

caper · 11-27-2009, 02:45 PM

Love the chrome :) I too can't wait to see the pics,may give me some ideas. I like looking at other Nomads to get Ideas :)

**Jared** · 11-27-2009, 03:03 PM

Are you also going to get your brake rotors done? I've seen them polished before and it would definitely look nice with the chrome wheels.

macmac · 11-27-2009, 04:13 PM

I don't think doing the rotors would work, or last very long.. The pads are semi metalic and would eat though the chrome, nickel and copper layers pretty quick.

maybe there are after market SS rotors??? my Liberty bike has them and they look better than the Nomad rotors.. thicker too.

kennypatterson · 11-27-2009, 06:41 PM

The brake rotors are getting polished, the heat will eat through the chrome they tell me.

eagleman · 11-29-2009, 10:28 PM

Kenny,
What kind of low profile seat do you have that puts you lower?

Eagleman

kennypatterson · 11-30-2009, 03:21 PM

The Saddleman Profiler. After switching it out and back to the factory seat I figure it sits me down about an extra 2 inches or so.

delivery58 · 11-30-2009, 04:51 PM

I've always thought that hot rods/motorcycles run better with more chrome....don't you agree.

kennypatterson · 11-30-2009, 07:48 PM

I have to agree with that one, I think the chrome must make them more aerodynamic. Or at least that's my story, and I'm sticking to it.

bokobob · 11-30-2009, 08:30 PM

Sounds great...no matter how yo speel it, chrome, krome, kroam, kahrohm, it's all good...bike will really be nice with all that bling.

11-27-2009, 10:46 AM	#1
kennypatterson Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 73	Chrome Chrome Chrome I have now sent my wheels, fork lowers, and switch housings off for chrome. Really looking forward to getting all the stuff back and back on the bike, along with all the other new chrome parts. I also purchased a fairing from Wide Open Custom, but unfortunatetly wasn't able to use it, it set a little too high and I didn't like the way it obstructed my view (I have a really low profile seat which puts me down further and I'm only 5'7"), so I used the $925 that I originally spent on the fairing on a ton of chrome parts to bling out the bike. I'll post pics when it's done, hopefully by the end of the year. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-27-2009, 10:59 AM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Chrome Chrome Chrome Chrome is good, lots of chrome is better! Can't wait to see your pictures. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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11-27-2009, 12:11 PM	#3
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Chrome Chrome Chrome That will definitely be a one of a kind. I can't wait to see how it turns out! __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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11-27-2009, 12:20 PM	#4
chuckster131 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jackson, Michigan Posts: 1,367	Chrome Chrome Chrome Wow ! Yes chrome is nice.... Looking forward to seeing the finished product for sure ! __________________ Joe (Chuckster) Norris Jackson, Michigan 2007 Goldwing 2010 Voyager (Blue/Silver)sold 2001 Nomad (gone, but not forgotten) www.chucksterscustoms.com
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11-27-2009, 02:45 PM	#5
caper Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,137	Chrome Chrome Chrome Love the chrome :) I too can't wait to see the pics,may give me some ideas. I like looking at other Nomads to get Ideas :) __________________ Live in the NOW ! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-27-2009, 03:03 PM	#6
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Chrome Chrome Chrome Are you also going to get your brake rotors done? I've seen them polished before and it would definitely look nice with the chrome wheels. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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11-27-2009, 04:13 PM	#7
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Chrome Chrome Chrome I don't think doing the rotors would work, or last very long.. The pads are semi metalic and would eat though the chrome, nickel and copper layers pretty quick. maybe there are after market SS rotors??? my Liberty bike has them and they look better than the Nomad rotors.. thicker too. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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11-27-2009, 06:41 PM	#8
kennypatterson Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 73	Chrome Chrome Chrome The brake rotors are getting polished, the heat will eat through the chrome they tell me.
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11-29-2009, 10:28 PM	#9
eagleman Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: LAKEWOOD, CO Posts: 227	Chrome Chrome Chrome Kenny, What kind of low profile seat do you have that puts you lower? Eagleman __________________ Eagleman Chaplain CMA Chapter - Riders in the Light # 946 Lakewood, CO VBA# - 01172 2006 Vulcan Nomad Green/Silver But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles: they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint - Isaiah 40:31
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11-30-2009, 03:21 PM	#10
kennypatterson Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 73	Chrome Chrome Chrome The Saddleman Profiler. After switching it out and back to the factory seat I figure it sits me down about an extra 2 inches or so.
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11-30-2009, 04:51 PM	#11
delivery58 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Idaho Posts: 400	Chrome Chrome Chrome I've always thought that hot rods/motorcycles run better with more chrome....don't you agree. __________________ Vinnie in North Idaho
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11-30-2009, 07:48 PM	#12
kennypatterson Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 73	Chrome Chrome Chrome I have to agree with that one, I think the chrome must make them more aerodynamic. Or at least that's my story, and I'm sticking to it.
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11-30-2009, 08:30 PM	#13
bokobob Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 294	Chrome Chrome Chrome Sounds great...no matter how yo speel it, chrome, krome, kroam, kahrohm, it's all good...bike will really be nice with all that bling. __________________ Old Bob, a 1936 Model 2007 Nomad...Sold....too heavy for me :-( 1994 Honda Magna V4...Geezer sized :-)
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