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XS850:
Sorry - another “bland” query! My 4 exhaust clamps (the finned ones) need re-chroming, I “think” they’re originals (but no way of telling). Had a quote for re-chroming which is almost identical with 4 “new” repro ones from DSS.

Has anyone had the repro ones and how do they compare with “originals”? Cost of post/pack from DSS is nothing as I’m so local can pick them up - conversely I’m in no rush for mine if I go the re-chrome route.

I know the general feeling is originality and I’m trying (where possible) for this but if a new item is identical then to me it’s a “no brainer” - I suppose it comes down to quality of replacement against chrome quality (I’m not after “show” chrome) after rechroming!
What’s the thoughts from others please?

Bruce

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
On my 400 I did some surface preparation then sprayed them with heat proof silver paint. They don't re-chrome and stay good for long due to the relatively poor castings that are full of holes.

Rozabikes Tim:
Didn't Ken (Oddjob) get some good results with Ceracote ceramic coating. Knowing his attention to derail, they were likely prepped to within an inch of their life first however....

Johnny4428:
Hi Bruce, after reading some of Oddjobs work on here I decided I would have a go at cleaning up a set of these exhaust collars. It’s a very tedious job using a dremmel and different grades of grinding abrasive wheels. I can probably guarantee that I didn’t spend ad long as Ken on each one but nevertheless spent probably about 4 hours on each one!😳 Then sent them to Chromefix for plating. They haven’t been on a bike yet as they were an old set off the 550k3 which I replaced. I joked that I was going to place tea lites in them and put on top of the mantle piece. These were very rough casting originally and so are the replacements. I haven’t tried the repro ones. So to sum up if you spread the time required by just grinding a bit at a time even say an hour or so and leave when you’ve had enough, you can get through with very satisfying results. I’ll see if I can find a picture.

Laverdaroo:
Blimey Johnny, tney look ace, well done that man. I'm sure Ken would be proud of you.

And then say, "You missed a bit" ;D

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