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Forks Rechrome

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philward:
I used these guys in Sandbach, Cheshire for a pair of Marzocci forks I used on a Freddie Spencer 900 Honda I built last year - good service, quality and took about 10 days - £150 pair
http://www.dynasurf.co.uk/

Clem2112:
The tubes on my 400 were re plated some time before I bought and restored it in 2010.
The areas in contact with the seals have polished up a bit with use but the there is no sign of pitting anywhere. 
Honda's original plating was less effective.

Every year I use a rag to coat these and the chromework etc with ACF 50 which is cheap insurance for metal. Get some if you haven't already...  ;)

royhall:
If they have a deep shiny finish like a mudguard they haven't been Hard Chromed. If they've done decorative chrome they wont last even 2 years as its a different thing all together.

I've had quite a few done over the years, usually by Philpotts but also others, and they always look like yours in the picture.

Even Honda's originals are not truly hard plated and wont last as long. With real Hard Plating have a look in 30 years and they will be just like they were done yesterday.

AshimotoK0:
Bit of bedtime reading for you (and me  ;D) Steve

http://www.pittedforks.co.uk/images/reviews/review008/Practical-Sportsbikes-August-2015-complete.pdf

http://www.pittedforks.co.uk/documents/Classic-mc-mechaincs.pdf

http://www.pittedforks.co.uk/images/2010-article/Classic-bike-guide-2010.pdf

stevush:
Well thanks for all of the posts, I feel a little more comfortable about it now, in fact I've rebuilt the forks today and I'm very pleased with them.
I think we all learn something during the restoration process which in turn prepares you better for the next one.
I've also just found some old photos of my 400/4 and 750 F1 from the early eighties.
I'll try and post them shortly, a new post or is there an existing thread somewhere ?


Cheers
Steve

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