dragerman Posted February 10, 2008 Share #1 Posted February 10, 2008 I’ve been thinking I would like to eventually chrome the front-end of my 06 Black Cherry… forks, clutch and break etc. Has anyone done this and how did you do it? Did you send your parts in to be chromed (if so are you happy with how it turned out) or did you trade in your stock parts for aftermarket? Any tips, suggestions or cautions... I value your thoughts, ideas and opinions. P.S. I’m looking forward meeting many of you at the 2008 Rally in Kitchener, Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted February 10, 2008 Share #2 Posted February 10, 2008 You might be further ahead to buy a chromed front end from a Midnight model then just swap out parts. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boe Posted February 12, 2008 Share #3 Posted February 12, 2008 WWW.speedcitycycle.com has everything you need. They are located in Indi and specialize in yamaha. Chrome is show quality and at a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Terror Posted February 12, 2008 Share #4 Posted February 12, 2008 I just pulled my tins off and had them polished. I also polished the lower forks by first sanding them and then using a buff wheel and rouge in different grades. Cost me about 150 to have the tins polished and they look like chrome and same with the forks. Looks great. check out my gallery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenw Posted February 12, 2008 Share #5 Posted February 12, 2008 A really beautifull looking ride! Kenw:322: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double D Posted February 12, 2008 Share #6 Posted February 12, 2008 Should have bought the Midnight. Everything is already chromed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragerman Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted February 14, 2008 Thanks for the come back. I’ve call and talked with the folks down at speed city, sounds like they know what they’re doing down there and do good work. They also have an exchange program that would allow me to swap out my parts. I’ll be doing local price comparisons. Good work Tartan Terror. I would like to see a full side shot of your ride, looks real sweet. Nice touch with the badge... it’s tastefully done. I have a few years with the service myself and know its something to be proud of. Cheers to you my friend! Now correct me if I’m wrong but the ‘midnight’ does not have chrome leaver assemblies for the clutch and break, what’s with Yamaha... seems like they didn’t finish the job they started. Now, they did a good job with the midnight Road Star... it's full chrome. Do you think their leaver assemblies are the same and will work on the Venture?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary N. Posted February 14, 2008 Share #8 Posted February 14, 2008 Now correct me if I’m wrong but the ‘midnight’ does not have chrome leaver assemblies for the clutch and break, what’s with Yamaha... seems like they didn’t finish the job they started. Now, they did a good job with the midnight Road Star... it's full chrome. Do you think their leaver assemblies are the same and will work on the Venture?? Chrome levers can be bought for cheap at JC Whitney. I think in the $15 range. You couldn't begin to get yours chromed for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene-b Posted February 14, 2008 Share #9 Posted February 14, 2008 Should have bought the Midnight. Everything is already chromed. And it's black! The only true motorcycle color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfman1 Posted February 15, 2008 Share #10 Posted February 15, 2008 And again.... black is the fastest color! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragerman Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share #11 Posted February 15, 2008 And again.... black is the fastest color! Steve Yes I must admit, the only thing better then a Black Venture is a Black Venture with a cherry on top! Black Cherry Rules! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted February 15, 2008 Share #12 Posted February 15, 2008 Ive done a ton of business with Speed City. They are great and stand behind there work. I have a couple of chrome things on my Midnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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