New xj1100j fork tubes

[Sandy H]

I just received my new forks from Franks.They are great.Only one problem.THEY are not chromed.
1-Do they have to be?
2-I live in Toronto Ontario. If I have to get them done,can anyone
direct me to a good place.
2-Why do they have to be chromed?
The cost for the forks were great 235:00$plus shipping.
HELP

[DiverRay]

By not chromed, are you saying they are not silver and shiny? I think ALL forks have a "hard chrome" on the tubes. the silver is just the nickel plating put on BEFORE the hard chrome.
If in doubt, send FbyF an email. I'm sure they will answer you, and let you know what is going on.