chrome plating xs parts

[xswilly]

I was looking for a chrome plater
the only one i could find seemed kind of high
he quoted me prices of 150 dollars for a ft fender and 60 dollars for handle bars
does this pricing sound normal

if anyone has a plater that they deal with and are happy with thier
work let me know

[mitch]

Ebay

Why not replace the parts , should be some on ebay.....MITCH

[nashville_bill]

You can buy new handle bars for around $20 at my local MC shop.

[dragxs11]

I went all the way. Chromed engine covers, rear grab bar, carb tops and outer bowls, and engine and tranny covers, as well as wheels($200 each). $900 total. They usually like to do a lot at once, so the more you do, the more you save (I think). Chroming aluminum is more difficult, from what I understand. I didn't shop around, but it would be a good idea.
Matt

[Parr8hed]

Hey there dragg, I would really like to see some pics of those chrome wheels, etc. Do you have them in the pic section of yahoo? I need some more things on my bike to sink money into and piss off the wife!

[dragxs11]

[dragxs11]

One more......

[Parr8hed]

Wow, looks great. Looks like I just found a few more things to add to my never ending list of "stuff to do". One clean looking ride man.

[Parr8hed]

Matt, one more question. I have heard that the motor covers should not be chromed due to heat dissipation (sp?). Had any trouble? Anyone else heard of this?

[dragxs11]

The valve cover has developed a couple of small bubbles. I think it's more due to plating flaw. After 4-5 months of riding the whole thing would be bubbling up by now. As far as heat disipation, I think that if it's that critical for these few engine parts, Thats a pretty crappy design. I still have a few things to do. I'm going to throw some paint back on the inside of the wheel spokes for a little more detail, and put a plastic front fender and engine scoop painted to match the tank. The rings are going, so a big bore kit is coming in early spring. Most of the ideas for it came from www.xseleven.com. Their shop will be doing the rebuilding for me. I bought all the aftermarket stuff from www.mawonline.com(best prices I know of).

[Jdwags]

For whoever might want the info.

My uncle chromed the valve cover on Rusty, then it sat under a tarp for like 15 years.. has about 25,000 miles on it, and I put about 2000 in the last 18 months after reserecting it..
most of the chrome is perfect, although there is some seperation.. along the edges in a few places..

He also did the starter motor cover, and the clutch cable cover..

[skids]

Not true. Cherry bomb has them chromed and there are no problems She has beautiful chrome, but I bought her that way.

Originally posted by Parr8hed
Matt, one more question. I have heard that the motor covers should not be chromed due to heat dissipation (sp?). Had any trouble? Anyone else heard of this?