What is the reason for the drum rotors being nickle plated? Does it actually improve the performance or just eye candy? KJ
Nickled Rotors
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kilroyjones
, Sep 08 2005 06:32 AM
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Posted 08 September 2005 - 06:32 AM
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Posted 08 September 2005 - 08:29 AM
I'm guessing with oil its slippery that just a steel/steel contacts also rust prevention would be another guess. also high quality workmenship.
AF where are you on this one
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Posted 08 September 2005 - 08:38 AM
adlake - did you notice the one you are bidding on evilbay has no plating???? West Hurley????
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Posted 08 September 2005 - 08:27 PM
I'm not sure, but I believe Nikel does not rust... But I may be wrong.
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Posted 09 September 2005 - 06:18 AM
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Sure did. I got a "MT" drum here with a key, and I need a rotor for it. I guess I fail to see your comment of the lack of plating. The drum is a WWII type and the key I'm guessing is a WH type-Adlake
Sure did. I got a "MT" drum here with a key, and I need a rotor for it. I guess I fail to see your comment of the lack of plating. The drum is a WWII type and the key I'm guessing is a WH type-Adlake
