Fork re- chroming

Starting to look at where to get some fork tubes re-chromed . Any recommendations ?

I don't have a specific recommendation for re-chroming but I have looked into having Franks Forks make a set, estimate was $350. Having an existing set ground and resurfaced may cost just as much. Maybe ask a hydraulic shop where they get their cylinder rods re-plated.

Thanks for the lead Crashaholic , found their website . The website said up to 41 mm and I need 42 mm’s for some Maico’s but still worth a call .

The Chrome Shop in East Moline, Illinois.

Think runs $150 to do a set of tubes?

Sorry! Rock Island!

http://www.thechromeshop.com

Mother resource might be Drew @ Wer?

Everything is so much cheaper over there, $350-400AUD ($286) here, plus shipping both ways.

Thanks guys , keep them coming . Just starting the leg work as i’m Still recovering and do get bored but my buddy will have the final say as it’s his bikes and his $$$ being spent .

www.pittedforks.co.uk

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Please look here https://www.unitedsurfacefinishing.com/motorcycle-fork-tubes/

The machine shop part is the most important, and this is a hard chrome finishing. Thay have a compete grinding shop too.

I am looking to have a couple crank stubs for hard chroing to be done also, that that worn seal suface.

Off topic - but in regards to hard chrome electroplating crank stubs: As an alternative here is a product from SKF (bearing and seal manufacturer) called Speedi-Sleeve.

From the SKF web site:

"This thin-walled sleeve [0,28 mm (0.011 in.)], developed by SKF, is simply pushed in position over the worn area, providing a counterface surface that is optimized for radial shaft seals.

There is no shaft disassembly or machining involved and costly downtime is minimized. Since the same sized seal as the original can be used, there is no need to search for other seals, or keep a stock of different sizes.

No special equipment is required since the installation tool is supplied with the sleeve. A mallet and a pair of pliers are all that is needed for the installation."

Wow, Like that option. Oh united so busy on fork tubes not takine any more until next year. Crazy

They also so not do the small items like crank stubs.

Dittos on United Surface Finishing in Canton Ohio. They did one set for me a couple of years ago and the tubes turned out great (see pic). They will strip existing chrome, polish to remove imperfections up to .020”, Hard chrome plate to Pre existing size, and polish. Their quote for a set of 40 mm Husky fork tubes was $300.00 per set less than a year ago. Found a good set locally for $100 so I didn't end up needing the service.