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Shiny, shiny things
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 7:10 pm
by Androu
Just collected these parts from Quality Chrome in Hull. Those guys do a really good job. The handlebars had holes drilled through them when I got the bike so I had them welded up before I sent them down and you can't see a mark where the holes were. Definitely recommend them for service and quality.
This is a before photo.
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 7:34 pm
by robh1f
How much
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 8:14 pm
by Charlie
... and how long ?
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 9:51 pm
by Wolfie
Another observation which will no doubt get a response from greater souls... should the front (TLS) brake link rod be chromed?... I was certain mine was simply zinc so that's how I did it.
Same question about the gear linkage rod..?
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:10 pm
by Malcolm
The early S1 and S2's are certainly zinc, but I have seen several original 1972 S2's with chrome as well.
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 10:39 am
by Neil the Don
I`d have guessed its more likely to be "unpolished " Chrome ?
Where they`ve taken the pressed steel item and just dipped it in the Nickel & Chrome tanks without any prep. That would give a dull finish similar to zincing.
The chain adjusters looked more like a zinc finish than any S1/S2 front brake arms I`ve seen.
( OMG, getting sucked into the Trainspotting !! )