Chrome Wheels

kennypatterson · 10-24-2009, 07:12 PM

Has anyone one here had their factory wheels chromed and if so can you post pictures? I'm sending might out on my 99 to have done and was curious as to what they will look like when finished.

Thanks

**glwilson** · 10-24-2009, 07:48 PM

Can't wait to see them. I bet they will look great.

Post a picture when you get them back.

Oh... by the way... what did that cost -- where did you send them --- and what are the details of the chroming (thickness... and etc.)? (If you don't mind sharing.)

kennypatterson · 10-24-2009, 08:00 PM

I am sending them to Gateway Xtreme down in KY. The cost is right around $750 for the set. Not sure of the particulars as far as thickness goes, but he was recommended to me by many people on the VTX boards. He also owns Stumpwerx.

www.gatewayxtreme.com

www.stumpwerx.com

tazfl · 10-24-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kennypatterson

Has anyone one here had their factory wheels chromed and if so can you post pictures? I'm sending might out on my 99 to have done and was curious as to what they will look like when finished.

Thanks

I haven't seen chromed wheels on a Nomad but i'm sure they will turn out good. In my opinion though there are other things I would spend the money on. The wheels are hard to see on our bikes with the saddlebags in the rear and the dual disc brakes up front. But...it's your bike, you do what makes you happy and I look forward to seeing the pictures of the finished product. Of course, after seeing your pictures you might change my mind...LOL

caper · 10-24-2009, 08:03 PM

wow can't wait to see those wheels.

**Jared** · 10-24-2009, 08:11 PM

Never have seen it done on a nomad either. I can't wait to see it!

kennypatterson · 10-24-2009, 08:46 PM

Also doing the fork lowers while I have it apart and the switch housings since they don't make chrome aftermarket ones for the 99 model.

Tazfl, while I do agree with you in regards to not being able to see much of the rear wheel......I guess I'm just a chrome whore. LOL. There are a ton of other things going on that are chrome as well.

billz410 · 10-24-2009, 10:22 PM

The front wheel will definitely look good, 'cause you see a lot of that. Oftentimes it's a combination of many small peices that are chromed that lead to a highly detailed look, rather than just one major item. So keep on a'chromin'!!!

**ringadingh** · 10-24-2009, 10:32 PM

I think it will come out looking really good.

AlabamaNomadRider · 10-24-2009, 10:59 PM

Be sure and post pictures. Bet that front wheel will look really sharp. I had mine plated in brake dust.

tazfl · 10-24-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kennypatterson

Also doing the fork lowers while I have it apart and the switch housings since they don't make chrome aftermarket ones for the 99 model.

Tazfl, while I do agree with you in regards to not being able to see much of the rear wheel......I guess I'm just a chrome whore. LOL. There are a ton of other things going on that are chrome as well.

The chrome lowers will make a world of difference, i had them done on the yellow bike in my sigpic, really stands out

**Jared** · 10-26-2009, 02:39 PM

Have you considered having them polished? The aluminum will polish to a chrome appearance. It might save you a few pennies.

rickyboy · 10-26-2009, 09:31 PM

can't wait to see the finished product..
Hummmm polishing the wheels sounds interesting.

kennypatterson · 10-26-2009, 09:44 PM

Utah,

The only issue with polishing is the amount of work it takes to maintain the highly polished look. To me it's not worth the savings to have to put that much work into trying to keep them looking good when good ol soap and water works great on chrome.

ryancooksey · 10-26-2009, 10:22 PM

note to myself the other day how I miss polishing my spoked rims on my 1500 vulcan!! Loved the look good luck and post lots of pictues never enough chrome!!

10-24-2009, 07:12 PM	#1
kennypatterson Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 73	Chrome Wheels Has anyone one here had their factory wheels chromed and if so can you post pictures? I'm sending might out on my 99 to have done and was curious as to what they will look like when finished. Thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-24-2009, 07:48 PM	#2
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Chrome Wheels Can't wait to see them. I bet they will look great. Post a picture when you get them back. Oh... by the way... what did that cost -- where did you send them --- and what are the details of the chroming (thickness... and etc.)? (If you don't mind sharing.) __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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10-24-2009, 08:00 PM	#3
kennypatterson Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 73	Chrome Wheels I am sending them to Gateway Xtreme down in KY. The cost is right around $750 for the set. Not sure of the particulars as far as thickness goes, but he was recommended to me by many people on the VTX boards. He also owns Stumpwerx. www.gatewayxtreme.com www.stumpwerx.com
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10-24-2009, 08:03 PM	#5
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10-24-2009, 08:11 PM	#6
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Chrome Wheels Never have seen it done on a nomad either. I can't wait to see it! __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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10-24-2009, 08:46 PM	#7
kennypatterson Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 73	Chrome Wheels Also doing the fork lowers while I have it apart and the switch housings since they don't make chrome aftermarket ones for the 99 model. Tazfl, while I do agree with you in regards to not being able to see much of the rear wheel......I guess I'm just a chrome whore. LOL. There are a ton of other things going on that are chrome as well.
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10-24-2009, 10:22 PM	#8
billz410 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dodgeville, WI COLD!!! Posts: 550	Chrome Wheels The front wheel will definitely look good, 'cause you see a lot of that. Oftentimes it's a combination of many small peices that are chromed that lead to a highly detailed look, rather than just one major item. So keep on a'chromin'!!!
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10-24-2009, 10:32 PM	#9
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Chrome Wheels I think it will come out looking really good. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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10-24-2009, 10:59 PM	#10
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Chrome Wheels Be sure and post pictures. Bet that front wheel will look really sharp. I had mine plated in brake dust. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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10-26-2009, 02:39 PM	#12
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Chrome Wheels Have you considered having them polished? The aluminum will polish to a chrome appearance. It might save you a few pennies. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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10-26-2009, 09:31 PM	#13
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Chrome Wheels can't wait to see the finished product.. Hummmm polishing the wheels sounds interesting. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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10-26-2009, 09:44 PM	#14
kennypatterson Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 73	Chrome Wheels Utah, The only issue with polishing is the amount of work it takes to maintain the highly polished look. To me it's not worth the savings to have to put that much work into trying to keep them looking good when good ol soap and water works great on chrome.
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10-26-2009, 10:22 PM	#15
ryancooksey Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Quinter, KS Posts: 58	Chrome Wheels note to myself the other day how I miss polishing my spoked rims on my 1500 vulcan!! Loved the look good luck and post lots of pictues never enough chrome!!
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