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AKvrod 11-13-2003, 09:08 PM I know this will sound like heresy, but what do you guys think about a chromed metal part to replace all the plastic in the rear? Lots of folks seem to be doing the license plate/ turn signal relo, but I personally would rather leave them as is but with a nicer looking chrome piece instead of plastic. Anybody hear of anyone that has done this? DRAKOROSUS 01-26-2006, 01:36 AM I guest not! CaptClose 01-26-2006, 01:42 AM someone was offering a chrome dogs ass but I heard they were turning yellow ElrodontheV-Rod 01-26-2006, 06:40 AM The DA can be trimmed to make it look very acceptable and retain the T signals in the stock location.I did mine and painted it to match the frame,I also did the front splash guard at the rear wheel.My advice is to stay away from the chrome paint.I had some plastic chrome painted and it lasted about 3 months before the paint washed off.Have it triple plated,the same procedure as metal.I had my signal housings chromed when I first got the bike,from a company in Texas,and they have held up just fine.Harley offers the chromed signals from the SE V-Rod,about $25 more than having the plasic ones plated but without the wait from the chromer. Elrod on the V-Rod mr_vrodder 01-26-2006, 07:00 AM Like this? Vrod-Mike 01-26-2006, 07:15 AM Ozzy Customs was doing chrome DA's, but had yellowing issues. They supposedly have that problem fixed, but I don't know if you can buy just the DA anymore. For awhile the only way they would sell it is if you were doing a full paint job with the. www.ozzycustoms.com Ergoguy34 01-26-2006, 09:26 AM Is there a how to on trimming the DA, I like the way Mr vrodders looks. :popcorn :popcorn mr_vrodder 01-26-2006, 10:53 AM I just marked it out then used a Dremel with a miniature disk cutter blade and it simply melted its way along. It does look like its making a poor job, but once you trim the melted plastic away, it's looking good. Just finish off with a file, the pic here shows how I ended up. be carefull not to rub or file the outside of the DA as it will show. Because I chopped off the forward most fixing, I drilled another each side so the DA is still attached with 4 bolts. see pic. If you have a 180/200 you can keep the original 4 fixings intact. jglumberman 01-26-2006, 02:26 PM Its a really long story as to how I got this...If anyone is interested let me know and I will pass along Ergoguy34 01-26-2006, 02:30 PM jglum, I like it wanna tell me how it happened?? jglumberman 01-26-2006, 03:09 PM I ordered the turn signal relo from a supplier that is mentioned on here pretty often. I dont want to bash them by name. When it arrived I wasnt happy with the quality of the workmanship. Welds were bad and the steel was just too flimsy. I did, however, like the basic shape. I went to a local machine shop and showed them what I had and then drew a picture of what I wanted. This old guy then got 16 guage stainless and made one for me. I still wasnt happy with the stainless so I sent it off to a chrome shop in Paducah(KY-- not far from here) and....VOILA! Now you see what I got. All in all I am pleased with the results. Ergoguy34 01-26-2006, 03:34 PM Thanks, you just saved me $115.00, my father owns a machine shop so Im all good now. Jetgod 03-09-2006, 03:46 PM Thanks, you just saved me $115.00, my father owns a machine shop so Im all good now. Hook all your brothers up!!!!! street rodder 03-09-2006, 10:24 PM if you make a couple of extras Ill be interested in one. alex 03-09-2006, 10:41 PM if you make a couple of extras Ill be interested in one. me too! LIUNARep 03-11-2006, 03:16 AM me too Qweegybo 03-11-2006, 01:23 PM me three Rosario 03-12-2006, 08:03 PM me three! HillbillyDave 03-12-2006, 09:08 PM Count Me In! McOz 03-12-2006, 09:12 PM Count me in. The plastic rear-end on the v-rod IMHO is it's worst feature. street rodder 03-12-2006, 09:48 PM Sounds like we need to get together and get a couple of these in the works. If jglumberman could help us with a way to get started that would help. What do I need to tell the machinist or should I take one to duplicate? I have a chrome shop near by. vjam1 03-13-2006, 02:25 PM I would interested as well..... Vjam1 Vtodd 04-07-2006, 11:00 AM Count me in. MarkSW 04-07-2006, 02:08 PM Sweet!!! Count me in! I like it! BrianVRSCR 04-07-2006, 09:50 PM Me too!! spinedoc 04-07-2006, 10:14 PM Im interested! hotrodryder 04-08-2006, 10:34 PM :thumb: Just what I need!!! Count me in!!! Ergoguy34 04-09-2006, 12:05 AM Guys sit tight we are working on a few different chrome DA options. v-rod255 04-09-2006, 11:12 AM This is what I did until something else comes out. http://www.v-rodforums.com/gallery/files/8/8/1/8/IMG_2308_thumb.jpg NorthILLVROD03 04-09-2006, 04:02 PM i like it two.maybe the sides a little smaller, but then looking at it i would not beable to use it with my hard bags , looks like the lights are to far back but looks great BrianVRSCR 04-09-2006, 09:27 PM This is what I did until something else comes out. http://www.v-rodforums.com/gallery/files/8/8/1/8/IMG_2308_thumb.jpg So you cut it? vrodude 04-09-2006, 09:35 PM count me in for 2... merlin 04-10-2006, 10:08 AM This is what I did until something else comes out. http://www.v-rodforums.com/gallery/files/8/8/1/8/IMG_2308_thumb.jpg :them: I cut mine like this one, too...easy to do a looks great. Seems to me someone could make a lot of money by producing something simple like this in chrome (for less than $400, that is). | ||