lmo1131
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But these wheels, with the polished rim and I assume powder coated rest, look sharp (the ad says the fork legs are powder coated).
It sure look powder coated, or at least painted. I powder-coated my top triple clamp on my /5 and really liked the result. I used a "pewter" color, but the gray in the photo is subtle. I live within a half mile of the Pacific Ocean and the salt air has always played havoc with the bare metal on my bike. I'm seriously considering powder-coating the lower triple clamp this winter, aluminum turn signal housings, etc. No exactly "correct" but it would certainly be different.
I also like the "coordinated" look between wheels, front sliders, etc. "Continuous" would be the design term... There would more than likely be a number of other elements that could be the same color.
It might even be fun to explore powder coating the tank, fender, and seat, and then use gloss areas to accent them. I don't know whose bike it was on /5United, but he painted his Toaster panels the same color as the tank and it was striking (IMO) Like NOT painting your knee pad recesses...