SPOKES

[C.N.]

Hi just wondering if original spokes were chromed. I am going to have the rims on my CB77 redone and don't know if the spokes were chrome. If they were is it better to have them rechromed or to buy a set of chromed ones?
Thanks
C.N.

[LOUD MOUSE]

They were zinc plated. I have mine cad plated. ................lm

Hi just wondering if original spokes were chromed. I am going to have the rims on my CB77 redone and don't know if the spokes were chrome. If they were is it better to have them rechromed or to buy a set of chromed ones?
Thanks
C.N.

[neus68]

With both of my Dreams, I put the wire wheel on the bench grinder, cleaned each one off then put them in the vibratory tumbler with some Dry Shine. They come out looking brand new.

[LOUD MOUSE]

How long ago was it you buffed the zinc off the steel spokes?. .........lm

With both of my Dreams, I put the wire wheel on the bench grinder, cleaned each one off then put them in the vibratory tumbler with some Dry Shine. They come out looking brand new.

[neus68]

It has been about a year for my Dream...of course it doesn't go out in the rain. LOL! I was concerned about rust, but they are holding up very well. I have a few more sets in the tumbler right now. I hope that helps!

[LOUD MOUSE]

Thanks for your reply. I ask because you have removed the zinc plating and for all purposes have raw steel exposed to the elements. The 1963 CB77 I ride had the hubs polished by the previous owner while the spokes were still installed and guess where the rust is. ....................................lm

It has been about a year for my Dream...of course it doesn't go out in the rain. LOL! I was concerned about rust, but they are holding up very well. I have a few more sets in the tumbler right now. I hope that helps!

[neus68]

That could be true! They were waxed prior to installation...maybe that is helping any corrosion.