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954 Chrome Rims - 8/27/2008 8:15:32 AM

buffddy16

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does anyone know where you can get a set of chrome rims without an exchange for a decent price?

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RE: 954 Chrome Rims - 8/27/2008 8:47:06 AM

CBRinPDX

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Check e-gay, craigslist and the forum''s classifides.

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RE: 954 Chrome Rims - 8/27/2008 9:35:33 AM

buffddy16

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yea i found a set that the guy wants 800 + shipping. Theyre fresh OEM rims just chromed. I dont know wheather to keep mine and polish them or pwdercoat them or get chrome ones??

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RE: 954 Chrome Rims - 8/27/2008 7:14:44 PM

CBRinPDX

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Unless you have a use for two sets of rims, (street/track) wait ''till the weather gets shitty and re-work the ones you have. Use the saved money elsewhere.

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RE: 954 Chrome Rims - 8/27/2008 8:03:14 PM

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Having just gotten a bike with polished frame, swingarm, and rim lips. I''d personally prefer to have chrome. It''s more durable with less upkeep IMO. Got caught in the rain 2x already and had to polish for 2 hours each time. The bling is nice, but I would rather people recognize me for my riding ability then for my pretty bike.

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RE: 954 Chrome Rims - 8/27/2008 9:39:44 PM

TK954RR

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And the cost of chrome is rising also.

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RE: 954 Chrome Rims - 8/28/2008 7:34:39 AM

buffddy16

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how is the up keep on chrome vs. powder coated??

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RE: 954 Chrome Rims - 8/29/2008 12:19:51 PM

pimpncbr954s

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Mistake I made was doing the "shiny" thing. I love the way my brothers bike came out with black and red and nothing shiny. But its your preference. Up keep isnt bad at all except my hands arent small so trying to get into the front wheel with the rotors there sucks

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RE: 954 Chrome Rims - 8/29/2008 5:12:16 PM

Mikes03954RR

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Someone told me that they had a problem with powder coating. They said that after a little while the powder coating starts to crack and flake off. I am considering getting chrome or polished rims, but I also like the way TK''s rims look. IDK what is everyone elses opinion?

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RE: 954 Chrome Rims - 8/29/2008 6:25:31 PM

TK954RR

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I would powder, if its done right it should last forever.

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RE: 954 Chrome Rims - 8/29/2008 7:13:59 PM

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IMO satin black/charcoal PC is the best way to go if you want low maintainence.

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RE: 954 Chrome Rims - 8/29/2008 8:22:08 PM

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Someone told me that they had a problem with powder coating. They said that after a little while the powder coating starts to crack and flake off. I am considering getting chrome or polished rims, but I also like the way TK''''s rims look. IDK what is everyone elses opinion?

chrome does the same it pits and flakes...Plus chrome doesnt have the same appeal as it did in th early 90s

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RE: 954 Chrome Rims - 8/29/2008 8:35:27 PM

TK954RR

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Oh and chrome is heavy

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RE: 954 Chrome Rims - 8/30/2008 7:02:47 AM

pimpncbr954s

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This is me and my twin brothers bike''s. I love the way his turned out without any chrome and made me think about parting mine out and replacing the parts with stock parts to do the same thing. Plus mine looks like ass cause its dirty as ass on this picture. Quality isnt great cause its from my cell phone but you get the idea.

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RE: 954 Chrome Rims - 8/30/2008 2:08:12 PM

Mikes03954RR

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How much work is it to pull your frame and swingarm off your bike to chrome it out?
Has anyone done it themselves?

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