Hard chrome swing arm pin

bikesian65 · Post by **bikesian65** » 15 Jan 2007 20:48

Hi

Has anyone ever had their swing arm spindle ground undersize and hard chromed back to standard ( my K2 one is worn and North Leister dont have any) - any contacts for a reputable company would be great

cheers

3narf · Post by **3narf** » 17 Jan 2007 09:07

There used to be a company called HCPG (I think) who advertised in Classic Bike.

I did a quick search and came up with this: http://www.hardchromeplating.co.uk/

but I couldn't attest to their reputability...

Try the classic monthlies!

Morini Rich · Post by **Morini Rich** » 27 Feb 2007 12:57

I have the same problem.
Has anyone tried this yet or made an enquiry to a company?
Is there anything bettter on the market which replaces the existing swing arm bushes design (e.g. different material)?

Richard

Post by **SteveMRC** » 27 Feb 2007 20:24

Try NH Price, 01584 810484
He advertised in ATG, Morini servicing in the West Midlands.

One of the items in his ad was
'Swing arm reconditioning and conversion to no maintenance bearings'

No idea what he does but would be interested to know.

P.S I used HPC to replate the 500's fork legs, had no problems with them at all.

EVguru · Post by **EVguru** » 17 Mar 2007 10:34

Have one machined up in stainless and fit a set of Igus Ilgidur(sp?) bushes. Unlike the useless nylon swingarm bushes of old, these are a propper engineering plastic and will perform as well as the bronze.

I must admit I stick to Bronze, but I've got my own machine tools and can make them wheneve I want. You can also machine the wear out of the spindle and make bushes to suit. However, you should also make new support plates that bolt onto the centre section of the frame. These give the spindle additional support and ensure your Morini keeps it's legendary handling.