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Old 09-14-2004, 12:49 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default I want Chrome Wheels

Hey guys and girls.

Where is a good place to buy chrome wheels?

What brands are good?

I have a 2001 Honda CBR F4i.

It has 190 series tires on them.

Can I go wider? Just a little bit?

I just want chrome wheels on my bike.

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Old 09-14-2004, 01:06 PM   #2 (permalink)
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just have them polished or do it yourself over winter
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Old 09-14-2004, 01:11 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I would try the yellow pages, but polishing you could do yourself, and keeps the extra weight off the rim.
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I want this chick i take the train with.. OMG she is like so freaking hot, she is smart too. Then i want her to buy me a big christmas present, so you know its going to be a lot of work to get her to like me by then, but you know what? I think i can pull it off. Personally i have all the DVD's and playstation games i need, so i am not even sure what she can purchase for me.

Maybe she can buy me a new car? maybe a G35 Coupe, oh my god those things are so hot.

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I would try the yellow pages, but polishing you could do yourself, and keeps the extra weight off the rim.

You could dip the entire bike in crome and maybe add 5 pounds. It's thin and light.
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by the way why do you want wider the 190, it is going to effect your corners??
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I think I'd rather have that chrome
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I want this chick i take the train with.. OMG she is like so freaking hot, she is smart too. Then i want her to buy me a big christmas present, so you know its going to be a lot of work to get her to like me by then, but you know what? I think i can pull it off. Personally i have all the DVD's and playstation games i need, so i am not even sure what she can purchase for me.

Maybe she can buy me a new car? maybe a G35 Coupe, oh my god those things are so hot.

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i could be wrong, cuz i really don't care for chrome, but don't they have to lay brass or copper, before the chrome so it'll stick.....that adds the weight.

also the heat process supposedly causes wheels to crack

and if the chrome get chippen on the edge of the rim. it'll get worse w/ every tire change......

btw, GTO, you've already fuked up the handling of the bike by going w/ a 190, going to a 200, would only be more lame......
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They have to dip it in acid, then nickel, then the chrome it's self. It is not very heavy but it will chip and rust. Not to mention the gravel will chip them and the chemicals and road salt will hurt the chrome also.
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chroming will make em heavier, and weaken the wheels. if its what you want, then go for it, just know there are consequences
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Dude put the crack pipe down and step away from the computer. WTF are you talking about?!?!

he wants wider tires and chrome rims..

i felt instead of the norm of calling him a poser.. i would just tell a nice little story
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i think he should put 18 inch Giovanna Chromes on it...
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but polishing you could do yourself, and keeps the extra weight off the rim.
Already said, but chroming actually adds weight...
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