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Started by GSX1400Convert, Tuesday, 22 October 2019, 03:15 PM

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GSX1400Convert

Does anyone in Australia know any company that does plastic chroming?
I'd like to get my sprocket cover chromed.
The initial attraction to motorcycling inflicts people for various reasons and at different stages in their lives. But once someone experiences the elation of riding a motorcycle there's no denying the nearly spiritual effect it has.

gsxbarmy

You might also consider getting it wrapped - many companies in the UK will do chrome wrapping
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froudy

I would definitely go for chrome wrap or Hydrodip instead of chrome plating :onya:

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KiwiCol

Never seen that before, heard the term, but the process is outstanding.  Thx Froudy.
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grog

Is sprocket cover chain guard, guessing it is. Wrap works well, stands time test. Other option is polish, easy done, looks good and maintenance not really hard.

Snapey

Quote from: grog on Tuesday, 22 October  2019, 07:15 PM
Is sprocket cover chain guard, guessing it is. Wrap works well, stands time test. Other option is polish, easy done, looks good and maintenance not really hard.

I think he means the plastic engine sprocket/clutch cover Grog. Number 23.

http://www.mickhone.com.au/partFinder/fiche/suzuki/2006/gsx1400/crankcase-cover#next
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GSX1400Convert

Quote from: Snapey on Wednesday, 23 October  2019, 01:02 AM
Quote from: grog on Tuesday, 22 October  2019, 07:15 PM
Is sprocket cover chain guard, guessing it is. Wrap works well, stands time test. Other option is polish, easy done, looks good and maintenance not really hard.

I think he means the plastic engine sprocket/clutch cover Grog. Number 23.

http://www.mickhone.com.au/partFinder/fiche/suzuki/2006/gsx1400/crankcase-cover#next

Correct, thanks for the ideas though .......... I'll look at the wrapping as an option.
The initial attraction to motorcycling inflicts people for various reasons and at different stages in their lives. But once someone experiences the elation of riding a motorcycle there's no denying the nearly spiritual effect it has.

grog


GSX1400Convert

Chrome wrap ordered, will post pics once done.
The initial attraction to motorcycling inflicts people for various reasons and at different stages in their lives. But once someone experiences the elation of riding a motorcycle there's no denying the nearly spiritual effect it has.

GSX1400Convert

Well, I did this wrap thing over Christmas ................... I think the only wrapping I like is wrapping my lips around a beer bottle neck.

What a shit job to tackle first time around. Had 3 goes, and ripped it off in disgust  :embarrassed:
The initial attraction to motorcycling inflicts people for various reasons and at different stages in their lives. But once someone experiences the elation of riding a motorcycle there's no denying the nearly spiritual effect it has.

froudy

Wrapping is not an easy job to tackle, especially on items like that sprocket cover. I personally wouldn't even attempt it on something like that.
I wrapped the forks when I built my Bandit and even that was a fiddle to get right.
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