Forks re-chromed anyone had this done

[froggy128]

has anyone had there forks stripped and rechromed? how much did it cost?

[andrew]

[sickpup]

No Andrew she does mean rechromed.

Costs about £60.00

Having a leg done now as new for this particular bike they cost over £300. Will let you know how it goes if you want.

[Kickstart]

Hi

Had some done years ago, although I did the stripping down. Place called HCP did it, Worksop way so not far from you.

All the best

Keith
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[stinkwheel]

Pattern stanchions are available for many bikes these days which often works out cheaper.
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[andrew]

[stinkwheel]

[Kickstart]

[froggy128]

yes thats the reason kickstart, so if i have them re chromed how do i go about seals and oil etc. because the bikes going to be sitting in the kitchen so i wont be able to take it to a bike shop.

[Kickstart]

Hi

The forks need to be totally stripped down, including taking the bushes off the fork tube.

Best off to support the bike securely at the front and drop the forks out then take your time. Then take them to pieces (remove inners, bushes, oil seals, top, damper rod, etc) and drop the inners off.

Budget on new seals. Seals and oil will not cost much.

Failing that you can get replacement fork inners for not that much. Probably barely more than getting the forks rechromed. We bought a pair of fork inners with seals and oil for Charlottes GPZ500 for about £150.

All the best

Keith
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