XV1100SE Posted March 10, 2015 Share #1 Posted March 10, 2015 Got the battery side covers back a while ago and the plastic piece that goes in front of the battery box a week ago.... here are the pics. The side covers cost me $200 to have chromed the traditional way. I could have gotten them thru DiamondR but with shipping and the exchange rate it would have cost about the same. Anyone considering getting the chrome side covers from DiamondR should do it soon because when I asked in January they only had a few and weren't going to do any more. The plastic piece that goes in front of the battery box and is the piece between the battery side covers cost me $75 to have done. Turned out great ! I know most of it won't be seen under the seat and behind the engine but ties the two side covers together nicely. Have yet to put them on the bike but wanted to share the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert2006 Posted March 10, 2015 Share #2 Posted March 10, 2015 Looks good, where did you get them done and how long did it take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted March 10, 2015 Share #3 Posted March 10, 2015 NICE!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted March 10, 2015 Share #4 Posted March 10, 2015 that should make it faster ... and SAFER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrollwv Posted March 10, 2015 Share #5 Posted March 10, 2015 I have the chrome side covers also but did not get the center part done as it is hard to see let alone keep clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted March 10, 2015 Share #6 Posted March 10, 2015 I Likey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted March 10, 2015 I got the side covers done in Cambridge Ontario at a plating shop Cambridge Custom Chrome Home - Cambridge Custom Chrome. The plastic piece... EZ Chrome in Otterville, Ontario. http://www.ezchromesolutions.com/ On the plastic, there is a "silver" base coat and a lightly blue tinted topcoat that gives it the chrome look. Another option I looked at for the plastic is a product called "Super Chrome" but there aren't any shops close that do it. If you do a search for "Super Chrome"....you can get the basecoat and topcoat in a kit and do it yourself - but you'd want a good sprayer. :: SuperChrome® :: Best Chrome Paint Solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted March 10, 2015 I have the chrome side covers also but did not get the center part done as it is hard to see let alone keep clean. To me there was a fair bit of black showing and chroming the plastic ties the two chromed side covers together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickhandle2 Posted March 11, 2015 Share #9 Posted March 11, 2015 That looks great Don, I have thought of getting the same thing done many times, never thought of taking it somewhere to get chromed. Thanks for sharing. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share #10 Posted March 11, 2015 I wanted the plastic to be properly chromed and not just from a rattle can. This way it will last. I'll post pics with them on the bike in the next day or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReinyRooster Posted March 11, 2015 Share #11 Posted March 11, 2015 Don....me like!! Where was it you said that you park your bike.....at night.....in the dark.....where nobody can see....?????LOL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReinyRooster Posted March 17, 2015 Share #12 Posted March 17, 2015 .....so I can "borrow" those parts......LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share #13 Posted March 17, 2015 They still aren't on the bike yet... just haven't had the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebarry Posted March 19, 2015 Share #14 Posted March 19, 2015 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share #15 Posted March 21, 2015 Not the best lighting but these are pics of the chrome side covers and the panel in front of the battery box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert2006 Posted March 21, 2015 Share #16 Posted March 21, 2015 SWEEEEETT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecount Posted March 22, 2015 Share #17 Posted March 22, 2015 thanks Don for the link. I think I might get the BUB tips done on mine, or have them done in black for the tips since they are flaking. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickhandle2 Posted March 22, 2015 Share #18 Posted March 22, 2015 They look great on your bike.....real sharp, nice job on those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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