Anodizing? Fork Tubes
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Anodizing? Fork Tubes
Hey everyone I'm new and self taught so forgive me if I'm using the wrong terminology - or better yet correct me! I've seen a couple bikes with gold/brass colored fork tubes (I'm referring to the upper part that slides down into the lower half of the forks). Is that accomplished through the anodizing process? Any draw backs to doing this? Does it wear off? Can it be done to the stock tubes?
Any help is appreciated!
Any help is appreciated!
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anno will not work, you need to do DLC coating on tubes, is VERY $$$ when things slow down in the shop we are going to try doing a set in cerrakote as that is super thin and very strong, what we use on firearms. DLC is the only way as of now... and some tubes have bushings on the inside that have to be cut out, then welded back in as they can not take the heat of the process.
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As Joe stated, DLC is the way to go... Diamond Like Carbon coating. Has a coefficient of friction of 0.1 it is the lowest friction coating available improving suspension action considerably.
It's big in Motocross, improves "stiction" but for most people it offers more show than go. I had DLC factory SXS forks on my KTM, unbelievably better than stock... but I contribute that to the valving.
TiNi, is another option... Titanium Nitride is Gold in Color. Apparently not as effective as the DLC, but still reduces friction and increases smoothness. Is a non-stick surface with a coefficient of friction of 0.65.
Fork coatings usually run $500 + ... maybe a set of fork gators will black out your forks a little easier.. especially on the wallet. HaHa
DLC... TiNi... Chrome
It's big in Motocross, improves "stiction" but for most people it offers more show than go. I had DLC factory SXS forks on my KTM, unbelievably better than stock... but I contribute that to the valving.
TiNi, is another option... Titanium Nitride is Gold in Color. Apparently not as effective as the DLC, but still reduces friction and increases smoothness. Is a non-stick surface with a coefficient of friction of 0.65.
Fork coatings usually run $500 + ... maybe a set of fork gators will black out your forks a little easier.. especially on the wallet. HaHa
DLC... TiNi... Chrome
Last edited by hutch08; 03-05-2014 at 03:51 PM.
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https://www.hdforums.com/forum/showt...=619026&page=2
That's the post I was referring to. But I was mistaken on the miles. He put 7,000 on and started to notice wear. Still not worth it IMO. And that's coming from a guy who would absolutely love to black out his fork tubes...
Last edited by ShiftyCapone; 03-05-2014 at 05:17 PM.
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And at that price, who cares as long as it works
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