Polished Sprocket Carrier

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Re: Polished Sprocket Carrier

22 Nov 2015 17:09
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Clear urethane would be my first choice to protect the metal, failing that some Wizard's Power Seal would be a reasonable option. wizardsproducts.com/motorcycle-power-seal-8-oz/
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Re: Polished Sprocket Carrier

22 Nov 2015 17:16
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I bought the two covers in the pic in 87. It is lifting in a couple places but new ones are cheaper if not the same price as having them plated. Besides, stock ones don't have fins. :P
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Re: Polished Sprocket Carrier

23 Nov 2015 09:12 - 23 Nov 2015 09:14
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Tyrell Corp wrote: Polished ally looks great but needs maintenance to keep it nice, coating in a laquer or clear coat dulls the shine and has it's own other problems...chroming ally is stupidity.

slightly off topic, but check these sprocket carriers as I found one badly cracked on my 1000R,

I don't think chroming alloy is stupid.
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These have been on my 76 LTD 900 since 76, & still look like new, no peeling or cracking, Its too bad the EPA has screwed up the chroming business with all their regulations, chrome doesn't last like it used to
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Re: Polished Sprocket Carrier

23 Nov 2015 12:37 - 23 Nov 2015 12:39
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You might just have something there, I've noticed old chrome lasts better than new..1970's classic cars for example. Also a warmer less rainy climate than cloudy old UK might have something to do with it.

I wanted it done myself, but the platers I spoke to talked me out of it. It was like "we'll do it, but no warranty".

Proper triple plate chrome involves deadly dangerous Cyanide Salts , nanny state some may say....the last three in my area were shut down by the authorities for tipping Cyanide salts it down the drain into our water supply. I did quite a lot of research on this as a business.
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Re: Polished Sprocket Carrier

23 Nov 2015 13:07
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Tyrell Corp wrote: You might just have something there, I've noticed old chrome lasts better than new..1970's classic cars for example. Also a warmer less rainy climate than cloudy old UK might have something to do with it.

I wanted it done myself, but the platers I spoke to talked me out of it. It was like "we'll do it, but no warranty".

Proper triple plate chrome involves deadly dangerous Cyanide Salts , nanny state some may say....the last three in my area were shut down by the authorities for tipping Cyanide salts it down the drain into our water supply. I did quite a lot of research on this as a business.

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