Photoshop wizzkids request -> black out fork, peg bracket, shock spring

[Riko_imp]

Maybe it's just me, but I view the DLX-EX as a retro celebration of bright paint, chrome, clear anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel. I wouldn't change a thing. In fact, I'd be stripping the black plasti-dip off of your side covers to expose the beautiful red painted finish...but again, that's just me...and maybe a few others who wish they could have gotten their hands on a new or pristine DLX. I'm struggling to understand why you would want to spend large in order to make your bike to look like the cheaper Standard Model and likely reduce its resale value.

very understandable, but I have already backed down a lot.
Initially I had plans in my head to black out most of the bike except for the engine.
But I will let everything stock except for those 3 parts...

There is still enough chrome on the bike, especially the top parts:
fenders front and rear, blinkers, entire engine (well not exactly chrome)
And to forget my Chromed wheels!

Forget to mention: I do not care about the resell value, I won't resell this bike
If I decide to black out those shocks and springs, I would most likely just buy the parts and keep the stock parts.
But that's over a long period.
So absolutely no hurry at the moment, I was just curious and wanted an impression of the look.

Quick & Dirty version...

Dang, what a great job you've done, thx a million man!
You did the fork good with the lighting and all :-)

I like the blacked out brackets, but the forks and shocks I prefer as is.

I'm in doubt, but I kinda dig the black forks with the rest of the bike and I think in real life it will look at least as good as on picture.