FP, all this depends on your preference. Contrary to many opinons there is such a thing as too much chrome. When I first began my bike project I made several addons and chrome dodads around but eventually it became clear that too much chrome takes away from the beauty. notice my before and after pics:


after with less chrome mainly fender stays and oil cover painted. However the wheels and engine casings are now chrome with a ton of other chromed out pieces in the right places....

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Now she is more like a piece of art. THe chrome was nicely appointed and well you get the idea.

Now all of that being said black offers a little more latitude when it comes to chroming because the black is very reflective and similar to chrome thus you can get away with more but it must be tastefully done. ANd when I say tastefully I trust that you do not plan on putting that crazy mirror chrome cwap on your mirrors because that is tasteless under any circumstances. But I think that you can go either way but if you are going with the chrome wheel look (which I only like on Black xfires) then this may make sense and I had hoped that you were going to chrome your handles (do not put on those chrome insets another violation) and a little bling here and there.

In summary its up to you and what you like. Personally I like the understated look but like I said a black xfire with the right chrome can look pretty sweet. If you get the wheels finalized your grill decision will be easier.

Nate