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goldtahoe
03-12-2014, 05:42 PM
Yep ... I can't wait to actually put them on the road. Still waiting in Chicago .... :banghead::banghead:

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1951vbs
03-12-2014, 06:07 PM
Sweet!!!!:yes:
GiddyupF6B
03-12-2014, 06:13 PM
Dayumn those are sexy!!!!!!!:041:
RT59
03-12-2014, 06:57 PM
Nice! We can't wait for the pictures. My wallet is begging to know - How much?
BuzzzPhotos
03-12-2014, 07:03 PM
Where'd you get them?
MarcPW
03-12-2014, 07:07 PM
Beautiful ! Yes, where from, how much ?
BigO
03-12-2014, 07:27 PM
Nice!!!!
Scotrod
03-12-2014, 09:17 PM
.notworthy.

:bling-bling

:Saweeet smilie:
goldtahoe
03-13-2014, 08:49 AM
Thanks for comments .. I do think they look VERY good ... My mechanic placed them on the bike a few days ago and when I pulled into the garage I had a HUGE grin on my face ... they look good!! I will have pictures soon as it's not much to show inside of my garage with the snow blower in the way!! Better days are coming ... in regards to price, both wheels plus rotor came to $800. In regards to where I got them done ... ???? It's my secret ... LOL! I've give it a day before I post location however I'm sure with a few quick searches and googling ... you'll find out where to go ... LOL!
F6B-RICH
03-13-2014, 11:04 AM
They look great.Just way to much work for me to keep them clean .batman-smilie.
stepbill
03-13-2014, 11:54 AM
They look great.Just way to much work for me to keep them clean .batman-smilie.

If they were powder coated then it should be a lot easier to take care of than stock :yes:.
1951vbs
03-13-2014, 01:06 PM
If they were powder coated then it should be a lot easier to take care of than stock :yes:.

Black chrome is not powder coat. It is a plating process (dipped) like regular chrome applied over nickel and copper. Part of the expense is the prep because the wheels must be polished first. Powder coat is more like paint that is applied dry (powder) shot out of a gun and adheres to the part because it is electrically charged then baked in an oven to cure.

Both are good coatings with distinctive looks. As far as easier to clean, powder coat is like cleaning a painted part, black chrome is like cleaning and drying a chrome part. Most folks think chrome is more work:shrug:

Personally I think the OE matte finish on the wheels is the easiest finish to keep clean and looking good. IMO, Powder-coated, chrome or black chome wheels are mostly for looks. Some folks disagree (like my friend from Washington). When I wash my bike I wash the wheels with a soapy rag, rinse, blow off with the leaf blower and their looking good so I can go 'riding'
RickW
03-13-2014, 02:33 PM
Yep ... I can't wait to actually put them on the road. Still waiting in Chicago .... :banghead::banghead:

4555

4556

Looks great, looking forward to seeing pictures of them mounted and on the bike.
goldtahoe
03-13-2014, 04:29 PM
Beautiful ! Yes, where from, how much ?

I sent the wheels to classic components in California ... you can find them http://classiccomponents.com/ ... whole process took 2 months ... so if you want them get on it quickly. Have fun!!!
choptop
03-13-2014, 05:29 PM
I sent the wheels to classic components in California ... you can find them http://classiccomponents.com/ ... whole process took 2 months ... so if you want them get on it quickly. Have fun!!!

Wonder if they have a swap program ?
goldtahoe
03-13-2014, 05:38 PM
Wonder if they have a swap program ?

Per my understanding ... they don't because they don't keep gw wheels in stock. You have to send them yours ...
choptop
03-13-2014, 07:27 PM
Per my understanding ... they don't because they don't keep gw wheels in stock. You have to send them yours ...


Not this season.
mercator1
03-14-2014, 12:04 AM
Did you have them custom made? If so, are other powercoated colors available? If I go with a matte black F6B, then I'm leaning towardes red power coated wheels.
goldtahoe
03-14-2014, 06:55 AM
Did you have them custom made? If so, are other powercoated colors available? If I go with a matte black F6B, then I'm leaning towardes red power coated wheels.

No ... They are NOT powder coated ... They are black chromed ... And the procedure was to send them my wheels and they performed the plating process and sent them back to me ... The picture I have posted is the rims straight out of box one I got them back ... Hope this helps
cwjj2001
03-16-2014, 11:00 PM
One word...sick!!!!!.notworthy.
Phantom
03-16-2014, 11:27 PM
:icon_cool::yes:

Those are BAD to the Bone !!!! .notworthy. :headbang:
firetech
03-17-2014, 07:28 PM
Those look great.
I had my VTX wheels done by them, they do excellent work.
BLACKBETTY12
03-17-2014, 10:50 PM
Awesome!
CaptRob
03-18-2014, 12:48 PM
.score10/10
goldtahoe
03-21-2014, 08:11 PM
Went for a quick ride around the block to put some gas in the beast .... here are the early photos of the black pearls in action. Enjoy ..

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4727
BobootzSHIRTS
03-21-2014, 08:21 PM
very nice....get mine back soon and I hope they look that good
goldtahoe
03-21-2014, 09:30 PM
very nice....get mine back soon and I hope they look that good

Did you send to Classic Components? If so .. you'll be satisfied.
BobootzSHIRTS
03-21-2014, 10:18 PM
getting them done here in PA
RickW
03-21-2014, 10:25 PM
Those wheels sure look good. I can't imagine what that would like with a little more smoke chrome on the bike to go with it.

One of this sites sponsors Honda of Russellville does a chrome exchange for F6B and GW Wheels.
Give them a call for pricing.