Well, I'm new to the clinic, but i've been gleaning info for months. I have a '99 Silverado that I've recently been inspired to customize. I've looked all over for fork tube covers that are chrome. Does anyone sell aftermarket chrome fork covers, or do I just have to have them chromed myself??
Also... i love the ProOne curved sidemount license holder with the cateye brakelight, but i can't figure out how to mount it. It doesn't look as if it would fit on a Roadie axel. I've seen several pics on the web where it is mounted on the swingarm or to the passenger pegs... does anyone make a bracket specifically for this type of sidemount that fits Roadies??
I'm also in the middle of lowering my Roadie... that relay arm is the hardest thing to get out.
The lower bolt and nut are really hard to get to... but, i'm having a blast and can't wait to see the results.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

thanks

jcornfield wrote:
I've looked all over for fork tube covers that are chrome. Does anyone sell aftermarket chrome fork covers, or do I just have to have them chromed myself??

Chrome them yourself or you can polish them. The stainless steel looks very close to chrome but if you catch it in a certain light you can tell the difference. Not crucial unless you're building a show bike.

Also... i love the ProOne curved sidemount license holder with the cateye brakelight, but i can't figure out how to mount it. It doesn't look as if it would fit on a Roadie axel. I've seen several pics on the web where it is mounted on the swingarm or to the passenger pegs... does anyone make a bracket specifically for this type of sidemount that fits Roadies??

The axle is hollow and you can tap it to accept a bolt. I've done mine so I can lead you through once you're ready.

I'm also in the middle of lowering my Roadie... that relay arm is the hardest thing to get out. The lower bolt and nut are really hard to get to...

Yamaha loves to use a lot of Loctite and the bolts are soft. I've found, if possible, an impact gun works best. You can also buy an impact screwdriver for the screws.

Doc

I'll second the loctite! Even the blue stuff they use will make you pop a vein.

hey again doc, what is the grit and brand name polish to use on the forks. thxs todd

wolf wrote:
hey again doc, what is the grit and brand name polish to use on the forks. thxs todd

Not that simple.

The lowers are easier than the tins. You need to remove the clear first either using paint remover or sandpaper. Sand paper takes longer but I didn't know if paint remover would stain the aluminium. Start off with 200 grit, then move to 400, 800, 1200. After 800 or 1200 you can pull out the buffing wheel. Use rouge first and then white. Finish off with Mother's or similar.

You will need to Mother's them at least once a year as the protective clear coat has been removed and slowly tarnish.

The tins are not that simple. They have a rough surface that must be first removed. If you have a lath (I made a jig for my drill) where the tin can rotate it makes it a lot easier. Use 100 to remove the grooves. Then 200 .....

The SS is much harder than aluminium so it takes a lot more elbow grease but once done, unlike the lowers, you never need to polish them again .... unless you like that sort of thing.

Doc

OOOOOh I see !!!! too bad they dont make a spray paint instead !! thxs as always doc, your the greatest, Todd

They do make a chrome spray paint but I only use it on parts that can't be seen.

There is a paint manufacturer that claims to have a chrome spray that is almost as good as chrome but I don't have the link handy.

Doc

I've been thinking about trying this stuff. Not on the bike but for a different project.

http://www.alsacorp.com/products/mirrachrome/mirra_prodinfo.htm

Ain't cheap though. Don't know if it would save any money over real chroming. Never had anything chromed.<br><br>Post edited by: Musky, at: 2006/05/24 16:22

That's it .... MirraChrome.

Chrome is not cheap but I doubt there's an equivalent.

Why don't you be the guinea pig Musky, buy a pint and tell us what's its like.

Doc

Should have kept quiet. Happens every time. . Gotta be the 15th time I've been the guinea pig cuz of things like this. I probably will be giving this stuff a try but after all the goodies for the bike I've bought lately the funds are pretty dry. So it will be a while.