Hi Honda TLR, I would consider having in powder coated if I were you. Apart from anything else, it's not a pretty frame to start with - sorry! As for anodizing, you can only do that to ally.

Take a look at my website www.beamishownersclub.com where you will find details of a couple of platers who can handle a frame. I am having my Beamish done along with the swing arm, exhaust and ancilliary bits; it's coming out at

I am fairly certain that nickel is plated first prior to chroming

I 'fink you're right Pete. It needs to be copper plated first. Funny that a local engineering concern with whom you're familiar and whom I visited yesterday does nickle plating.

The $600 ties in with the quote I got.

Did Ian give you the message?

Edited January 18, 200818 yr by TooFastTim