Chrome Delete on the Roadster

SonOfJorEl

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Hey folks, hopefully this is the right place to post.
I want to black out my 2016 Roadster - like a full chrome delete - but without breaking the bank and replacing components if I don’t have to.
What are my options? Ceramic coating on the pipes? What about the handle bar, gauges and forks, brake lever, etc? Powder coating?
Any other options?
Attaching what I think the ideal end result should look like. The handlebars are wrapped in this pic but i would have them fully black
 

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Hey folks, hopefully this is the right place to post.
I want to black out my 2016 Roadster - like a full chrome delete - but without breaking the bank and replacing components if I don’t have to.
What are my options? Ceramic coating on the pipes? What about the handle bar, gauges and forks, brake lever, etc? Powder coating?
Any other options?
Attaching what I think the ideal end result should look like. The handlebars are wrapped in this pic but i would have them fully black
Nothing shines like chrome.
 
I really like your bike. You made it a one of a kind. Very cool. Like Gerald stated, "Nothing shines like chrome." I know chrome is going by the wayside and black is in but like Slinky's and my old Nut Hugger shorts, they are/will be coming back. Great job on the Rocket.:thumbsup:
 
I really like your bike. You made it a one of a kind. Very cool. Like Gerald stated, "Nothing shines like chrome." I know chrome is going by the wayside and black is in but like Slinky's and my old Nut Hugger shorts, they are/will be coming back. Great job on the Rocket.:thumbsup:
Mighty, this is what I aspire my motorcycle to be like. This is not my bike, unfortunately.
I do agree with Gerald that chrome has character and my VStar looks beautiful with it. However, I feel the muscle on this bike is better served aesthetically in black.
 
Mighty, this is what I aspire my motorcycle to be like. This is not my bike, unfortunately.
I do agree with Gerald that chrome has character and my VStar looks beautiful with it. However, I feel the muscle on this bike is better served aesthetically in black.
If I would have any reading retention skills I would have seen that. :banghead: It is very cool looking and it's outside the box thinking. Simple but changes the entire look of the Rocket. Good luck.:thumbsup:
 
PlastiDip will make a lot of it a nice black, and is easily reversed if needed.
Yeah black, but not permanent 'manly' tray bed material the previous owner of my Roadster Toad used to cover everything black. the frame, handlebars switch blocks, inside fenders you name it.
Thick textured, armoured and very black stuff so I know it will never rust away. :( :roll::roll::roll:
 
I have used Simoniz Tough Satin Black to paint some bits and pieces on my Bobbers. No undercoat needed and it is .... erm .... tough :rolleyes:
Watch out when going all black - it can look a bit overdone in my opinion, and leaving some colour / chrome can give some needed contrast.
 
I changed handle bars to T-bars in black. And painted the parts with oven paint heat resistant matte black. Engine bars, seat rack, exhaust and heat shields took well. Struggled with plastic clocks though.
Also purchased led black headlights, and replaced levers to black ones.....
Then purchased triple black limited edition ;-)
 

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