CR125M fork casing

[gage]

Hello,
I'm in the early stages of restoring a 74 CR125M. The lower fork casings are in pretty poor condition - different shades of silver etc. Are these casings plated with something or is it simply the alloy discolouring.
Any ideas on how to get them looking good again?
Had some prices today to have the top chrome tubes hard chromed - around $400 the pair, why is it so expensive? Anyone in Perth had it done for a better price?

Regards, Ron

[cyclegod]

I'm in Perth also and have just stated doing a 1975 CR125M, if you learn any tips or tricks to save money or alternative parts that can be used please share it here. MICK

[YSS]

We charge $125.00 per leg . incl between center grinding ( not centerless)

[gage]

Hello Mick - no worries, likewise.

Regards, Ron

[gage]

YSS, is that to do the hard chroming, or to recondition the lower casing. Cheers, Ron

[cyclegod]

You could buy these and pull the tubes out...

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HONDA-CR125-FORKS-PAIR-NOS_W0QQitemZ270287371102QQihZ017QQcategoryZ35230QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[gage]

Cheers Mick - cheaper option than paying $400 for hard chroming.

[YSS]

YSS, is that to do the hard chroming, or to recondition the lower casing. Cheers, Ron

Thats grinding , hardchroming and grinding. But check the US there are new legs from $150 each.
We used to make them , but stopped in 2005

[LWC82PE]

you shouldnt need to pay any more than $250 a pair for hardchroming. try RAD hard chroming in QLD or hardchrome services (which i always use) in Adelaide.ph (08) 82952822 or  (08) 82942185 or http://www.hardchromeservices.com.au/

[YSS]

Hardchrome services only do centreless grinding