Pitted Forks CB500

[Commuter_Tim]

I'm considering my options for replacing my stanchions at some point (yeah yeah, shit bike, don't waste large amounts of money)
The fork pitting isn't hugely bad, but there are LOTS of small marks within the travel area.
Plus the previous owner had already replaced the seals so im assuming it will become a problem (even if I gaiter and lube up)

TL:DR - Better to buy new stanchions or have stanchions rechromed?
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The above post is most likely nonsensical.

I ride a Bandit 600... badly.

[Vincent]

Depending on the bike, and availability, I'd usually go for a good set of used stantions.

Have you tried a google search for the part number? It can sometimes bring up a bargain NOS part from somewhere.

What year is the bike?
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Space Is Deep

[Commuter_Tim]

It's a cb500 1999 cup model.
I did search about a bit on ebay for some used ones, the price I liked, condition was terrible though.
You think I might be best off finding the exact dimensions of the stanchions(haynes been ordered) and looking for similar bikes that have the same ones?

Will try the googling part number thing though cheers.

Is it just that rechroming is expensive or does the chrome not last?
Each stanchion new on wemoto is about £112 (which is not unacceptable, just weighing up)
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The above post is most likely nonsensical.

I ride a Bandit 600... badly.

[Vincent]

The quality of the re-chroming can vary so you need to get it done at a recommended place.
£112 each isn't the worse I've seen but still quite a bit, esp if you've got VAT and post on top. I'd rather pay that than anywhere near for re-chroming.....esp if you're keeping the bike for a while.
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Space Is Deep

[Commuter_Tim]

[Vincent]

One thing about re-chroming is that, if done right, it should be harder than the stock ones........gaiters should help either last a lifetime anyway though.
If you're fitting new stantions, you may as well factor in new bushes too.
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Space Is Deep

[Ed Case]

I had a pair of Marzocchi M1R fork stanchions re-chromed by A.R.Philpots, great job about £150.00 the pair collected and delivered back to my door in less than two weeks. would definitely use them again !.

[Snod Blatter]