David Silver's Replica Parts

[kent400]

I went to the MCN Show at Exell last Sunday, David Silver Spares  had a stand there with a couple of restored 400 fours on display. Also
on display there were his replica his replica 400f parts range. He has quite a range now, I had a close look at the front guard and the
chain guard. The quality is very good, I had a close look at the chain guard as a question was asked here if anyone had bought one and I reckon you would be hard pushed to spot any difference from an original. The chrome was as good if not better than an original, there's
little doubt that it would cost more to re-chrome an original than the cost of this replica. The front guard also look good, maybe someone
here has bought on and could comment as the chrome on mine isn't too good now.

We know the replica exhaust isn't quite right but it's quite a complicated part to replicate but following a conversation with Matt on the stand I got the impression that this is being addressed.

Needless to say the show was busy and the traffic awful. A few very scantly clad  young ladies on the stands led to few 'jabs in the ribs, boiling over dumplings springs to mind.

[Lynx]

Hi,

I have the chain guard and am very happy with it. As you said cheaper than getting the original re-chromed. I'll be looking to get the front mudguard later this year. Has he got a replica kick start yet?

Cheers

[kent400]

The kickstart knuckle wasn't on the display board, I did hear somewhere that they were considering getting some made
and no doubt he'll soon need some for all those restoration he's doing.

[Lynx]

I heard he was getting them made months ago, but having quality control problems.

[Drew400]

Hi kent400,

Just bought their front mudguard ('fender' they call it). Not yet fitted and will be some months before I do, but looks good out of the box. Hopefully it won't rot before it meets the bike... if it does, I'll let you know!

Cheers, D.

[LesterPiglet]

I bought lots of chrome from DSS 10+ years ago, front guard, rim, chainguard, clock covers, grab rail. Still looks the same.The bike has only had one year on the road though. 4500 miles or something.

[LesterPiglet]

I see. I thought they might be repros as the seat I got at the time was.
I also bought a frame from him.....100 quid.