Rear pillion arm finish

[FAST FRED]

While assembling my 65 CL77 I came to the rear footpeg arms. Mine look like hell. Can anyone tell Me if the original arms and sidestand were painted, plated or O-natural?

Fast Fred

[G-Man]

Fred

Pretty sure that the footrest arms and side stand were both zinc plated (silver - not yellow passivated).

The better used ones I have picked up have been plated and I have had mine re-done that way.

G

[davomoto]

Fred, yes they were plated. I have mine done in clear cad, much more durable than zinc.

davomoto

[FAST FRED]

Thanks for the quick response guys. Looks like I'm off to the plater for some zink plating as my 65 is supose to be a "proper restoration".

Fast Fred