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Front fork yokes - hi gloss black or satin?

Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 8:32 am
Author: 1340fxd
Got the KZ1000 front end all stripped out - now the top and bottom tripple clamps are off to be 2 pack painted but to keep it original, should that be a high gloss black or satin black finish?

Also, when I re-build it all, what's the best gease for the head bearings?

Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 8:47 am
Author: london calling
Not 100% sure,but I'd say the original factory finish is more off a satin finish than gloss.
Personally I go for a gloss finish for frame,s/arm,yokes,brackets,etc but prefer satin black for cast wheels,calipers,fork bottoms.

Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 11:51 am
Author: FER
Satin black looks best and doesn't show up as many scratches from keys etc . Dead gease are probably better [ sorry couldn't resist that one ] .




fer