i feel the same way. accept for the problems. mine fit just as good as stock did. sorry to har about your problems but nice to hear your happy. you can have them rechromed but i am pretty sure its expensive.

Frank

(Former)05 BA tbike pipes, ai removed, Freak, mikuni hsr 42's, 904, ported/polished head, 1mm oversized valves NOW-2010 silver and black tbird