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Tech Talk / Re: Zinc plating - Qld

« on: December 14, 2014, 04:58:41 pm »

I have been home plating with a Jane kit. Its terrific.the worst thing is you can't blame the platers for losing parts!

SA are you able to post any pics of parts you've done please?

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Tech Talk / Re: UFO vintage guards

« on: December 02, 2014, 01:21:49 pm »

Here is a listing of UFO products available from the Australian importers, Cassons. Click on a sub category to bring up full listings of description, part # and RRP. You can't buy direct from them as they're an importer/wholesaler but any reputable dealership should be able to order them for you.

http://cassons.com.au/IN_Listing.asp?vid=00000002MW00000007ZY

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Tech Talk / Re: Zinc plating - Qld

« on: November 30, 2014, 08:09:38 pm »

I use Electroplaters at Kunda Park at Maroochydore. I have just had this lot and spokes from a front wheel done cost $75.  Finish is a bit hit and miss, but I have not used anyone else so can't compare. 
   

Is that the before or after? If that's the 'after' photo I would seriously be asking for a refund! Sorry but that's not up to standard for me. Is that silver zinc plating??

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Tech Talk / Re: Zinc plating - Qld

« on: November 30, 2014, 07:57:52 pm »

Hey Jim thanks for the reply. I didn't even know I had a reply. I'm new to this site and not sure how to get email alerts if someone comments on a thread I start??

Anyway yeah the 2 places I've used in the past had no prep on my behalf. I just sent stuff down dirty and rusty as they acid dipped them first to clean them. Anyway yeah I'm tempted to try GC Electroplating unless someone can come up with a better solution.

Thanks 

Hi Col,

Are you down this neck of the woods now? I've used CP platers and they are too commercial, the finish was terrible. I had GC Electroplating redo them and the finish wash much better, although not perfect. Price was fair and turn around about a week.

If I had my time over I would have prepped my bolts with my bead blaster first, rather than a wire brush. They say you don't have to, but I reckon the finish is better when prepped properly.

I've been meaning to ask you what colour silver spray paint did you use to paint your r/h side case cover on the 96? I've got a new OEM clutch cover I'm trying to match.

Cheers Jim

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Tech Talk / Zinc plating - Qld

« on: November 24, 2014, 02:35:06 pm »

Can anyone recommend a good quality zinc plater in Qld? (or further adrift - I'll ship further for quality work).

Years ago I used Custom Coatings in Nth Brisbane. They were excellent to deal with, the quality was excellent and the prices were great also. I used them for my 96 McGrath replica CR. Unfortunately they no longer offer a zinc plating service and they recommend East Coast Electroplating. I used ECC about 6 months ago and they were terrible to put it politely! The quality was nowehere near what CC produced, the prices were double and the service was lousy. I had to continually call every week (and eventually every day) just to remind the guy that he had to do the job. He seriously asked me to continue to call him to remind him to do it! Who runs a business like that?? Turn around time stretched out to over 4 weeks also.

So can anyone recommend anyone else? Has anyone tried Gold Coast Electroplating? Any recommendations for NSW or Vic for good quality and people who understand the pain staking detail we put into our builds?

Thanks in advance 

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For Sale / Re: The "More stuff I don't need and haven't got room for sale"!!!!!

« on: November 24, 2014, 09:42:10 am »

Is the KX500 shroud still for sale? Is it new?

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For Sale / Re: basket case 1989 or 89 cr 250 honda

« on: April 04, 2011, 10:46:04 am »

Is this bike still for sale? If so do you have any pics? Is the bike complete?

Thanks.

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For Sale / Re: Rear guard 91 YZ125/250/250WR

« on: April 04, 2011, 10:38:39 am »

Hi Rob just a little info. I believe that rear guard will fit the 91 & 92 models only. The 89 & 90 model YZ's have the same tank/shroud plastics as the 91/92 but the 91/92 had different side number plates and rear guard. They were somewhat "integrated" on the 91/92 models. In other words the number plate flowed into the rear guard if that makes sense. Google image the bikes and you will see what I mean

And of course the 93-95 era was a completely different set-up. New frame, all new plastics, low-boy pipe, etc, etc.

Hope this helps with the sale.