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Hey Everyone, so due to a few really happy accidents over the past few weeks, I've gone from my old 86 Intruder dying and having no transport to finally being able to own a Triumph. Anyway, my question here is, I just bought this beautiful 2002 Bonneville America and I'm curious what your opinions are of the chrome trim on it. I kind of like the way it looks on the tank flange, http://www.flickr.com/photos/63141480@N06/5742204790/in/photostreambut I'm not sure about the fenders. Its too much isn't it. Let me know what you think. http://www.flickr.com/photos/63141480@N06/5742204930/in/photostreamKris
You got to learn how to drive with the fear, and there ain't nothing more god damned frightening than driving with a live cougar
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First of all I think the tank looks GREAT like that (and I just LOVE those eyebrow badges)! Hey wait a minute... that's MY tank there!! Your tank...  My tank...  Secondly... with the fenders done up in chrome trim, I don't think it looks over done and again, looks GREAT!  And thirdly, welcome to the site and thanks for posting!! Ya got good taste! 
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Thanks Keith. I got the bike and then scrubbed it from top to bottom and decided to trim the tank. Then I got bored and did the fenders. I always had a problem in art class where I'd take it a step too far. (you will appreciate the little chrome maple leaf I ordered for the rear fender though).
You got to learn how to drive with the fear, and there ain't nothing more god damned frightening than driving with a live cougar
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Do what makes you happy. There are plenty of chromosexuals on this site as well as those who eschew the shiny stuff. 
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Very nice!  Now just add a little wood and she'll be perfect! 
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Your bike looks good! I normally don't go much for the chrome trim but on your bike it doesn't look overdone. 
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(you will appreciate the little chrome maple leaf I ordered for the rear fender though).
Chrome maple leaf? I'M IN... where do I sign up?! 
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I ordered mine here: http://custom2go.com/ChromeEmblems.aspxI'll let you know how it turns out.
You got to learn how to drive with the fear, and there ain't nothing more god damned frightening than driving with a live cougar
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I ordered mine here:
http://custom2go.com/ChromeEmblems.aspx
I'll let you know how it turns out.
Thanks Kris!
Live to love, love to live.
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Nice looking bike you have there Kris. Not overdone also. When you get that maple leaf in, take a couple of pics for your Canadian brothers.
Thanks for that site. Ordered a British flag emblem along with my own Maple Leaf. Probably end up on the windshield.
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Nice looking bike, my concern for the stick on chrome trim/ door edging would be the amount of grit that might collect there making the bike harder to wash,etc. JMHO.
Ride on brother.
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Thanks again for that site, Kris. I ordered the maple leaf and a yin/yang thingy on speculation I might have a place for either/or!
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Do what makes you happy. There are plenty of chromosexuals on this site as well as those who eschew the shiny stuff.
Chromosexuals, i guess us chrome-----------whatever!! will have to band together to rid the world of rattle can freaks and flat black.
I personally wish to be seen by other cars, who cares how kool i am riding a blacked out, possiobly unseeable death trap.I have street rod that retains the kool factor. Friar you'er gettin a bit testy again, just rattleng your chain
Big Dog!!!! 
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I guess you need to re-read my post. I made no value judgment either way. And as far as being testy, you haven't seen me testy yet. 
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I guess you need to re-read my post. I made no value judgment either way. And as far as being testy, you haven't seen me testy yet.
hey now... keep your pants one, no one wants to see your testy
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Either one of them (I still have both last time I checked). But thanks for asking.
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Chrome or black, to each his own,,,,,,,isn't that right friar!!
bob s
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...I personally wish to be seen by other cars, who cares how kool i am riding a blacked out, possiobly unseeable death trap...
But Bob!, if the others are "BLINDED BY THE LIGHT", (glare from ALL that chrome) How safe are you!???
And you may see me tonight
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Hey Kris! Normally I wouldn't care for that chrome molding, BUT on your bike, it looks like a factory option. And like John says, "Who gives a damn about what the others think!" (or SOMETHING like that) Nice look. 
And you may see me tonight
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Chrome rules! And I have thought about chome trimming the fenders on my 02 also, just can't make up my mind. And you'll find on this site, most everybody celebrates individuality, otherwise, we'd be riding Hardlys. Finally, welcome to the site!
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Hey Everyone, so due to a few really happy accidents over the past few weeks, I've gone from my old 86 Intruder dying and having no transport to finally being able to own a Triumph.
Anyway, my question here is, I just bought this beautiful 2002 Bonneville America and I'm curious what your opinions are of the chrome trim on it. I kind of like the way it looks on the tank flange,
http://www.flickr.com/photos/63141480@N06/5742204790/in/photostream
but I'm not sure about the fenders. Its too much isn't it. Let me know what you think.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/63141480@N06/5742204930/in/photostream
Kris
Ihave the tank trim on mine and think its great.The fenders i had thought about but didn't do, i think like you,.. are at present. Might be a bit much, but if you leave it on ........you will get used to it.It don't mean a thing what others think.
Be your own judge and jury and you will be happier your whole life.I like it now more now that you have it. i think i'll do mine up, and see what reality brings to mind.
bob s
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Thanks for the advice everyone, I'm definitely going to leave it. I think it adds a nice retro quality.
You got to learn how to drive with the fear, and there ain't nothing more god damned frightening than driving with a live cougar
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Ihave the tank trim on mine and think its great.
Did you put that on all by yourself?
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Ihave the tank trim on mine and think its great.
Did you put that on all by yourself?
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I only kid because I care.
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No i manage that one by myself  ,
bob s
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Thanks Keith. I got the bike and then scrubbed it from top to bottom and decided to trim the tank. Then I got bored and did the fenders. I always had a problem in art class where I'd take it a step too far. (you will appreciate the little chrome maple leaf I ordered for the rear fender though).
Kris.did you have any trouble tucking the ends it at the rear of the tank?Mine went on easily enough , but i couldn't decide on, those,--------how to make them stay. they will pop back off around the "quick bends" of the tank til the next day, then out they come again. i put this trim on my 03 shadow, never touched again , stayed right where i put it,My BA a different story.
Any suggestions? 
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I didn't have any trouble with the tank. my ends are up in front and around the tight bend on the seat side of the tank I used a ziptie to hold the gum to the tank until it dried. I've had a couple of minor problems with the fenders, but I was able to straighten them out by constantly correcting it during the first few days until the gum cures. I was frustrated at first and considered taking it off, but it did eventually stay on. If I was going to do it again, I would recommend using a heat gun if you have one just to get it all a little more malleable while working.
You got to learn how to drive with the fear, and there ain't nothing more god damned frightening than driving with a live cougar
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