[cornerhungry]

doing my 12k service a bit early and pulled the cams to find some pretty flakey rockers. Some of them are in ok shape, but on a budget ,would you re-chrome a rocker in this condition? It only looks worn. no chips or cracks. and still smooth s a babies bottom.....eh ok something like that any way. just looking for a bit of wisdom and direction. Thanks all

 

[cornerhungry]

another angle same one. Clearances weren't to far out on this one The bikes got 10.5k on the odometer, and its seeing a lot of track time lately

 

[pjonte]

Since you're in there and been doing lots track days (assuming the thrashing that will continue) I'd re-chrome 'em. The patchy grey is the plating adhesion layer showing through. You might be able to finish the season on them (read might) but should be addressed before the next scheduled maintenance. If its a high revving 748 then I wouldn't wait...

2c

 

[cornerhungry]

yup its a 748.
time for mbp's and rechromed rockers .

 

[dancinkozmo]

...rub the flakey area with your thumbnail. if it feels smooth you dont need to replace .

 

[LAN]

I would since they're all out


These were Megacycle .(lorren.betts)

Look tasty.

 

[corndog67]

I think that Megacycle actually hardfaces, then grinds them back to original spec, a different process than re-chroming. A much deeper surfacing process than chroming.

 

[LAN]

I think that Megacycle actually hardfaces, then grinds them back to original spec, a different process than re-chroming. A much deeper surfacing process than chroming.

Isn't that what MBP does too? I can't remember. Something similar?
Well whatever works best..
What's the site again for mbp and megacycle?

Found these. mbp isnt' working at the moment.

http://www.mbpducati.ca

and this

http://www.foxperformanceengines.com/megacycle.htm

 

[cornerhungry]

Now that is some serious bling !!!! Me likey !!!
Why use chrome anyway? Is it really that durable ?

 

[Macdesmo]

I would do something about the rockers. I replaced a cam and rocker on my 916 and have done over 20K since without problems. Another 916 purchased at the same time had the same problem as well. The owner chose top go for re-chroming instead and the bike is fine 30K later. Either way seems OK, but you should do something!