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Old Jan 16, 2020 | 05:17 PM
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Hi, I need to have the rear and rigid fork legs rechromed on my Springer forks, will I need to remove the silicone/rubber seals on the rear fork legs?
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Old Jan 27, 2020 | 08:52 AM
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im almost positive yes you will but id wait for another opinion
 
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Old Jan 27, 2020 | 03:33 PM
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Yes you will. The acids and other chemicals involved in the plating process will eat away at the rubber.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2020 | 04:10 PM
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Cheers for taking the time out to reply, I had a feeling that would be the case.
I assume HD don't sell replacement seals, so what would you recommend?
 
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