s4 rockers need rechroming

[jerry]

I have a 2001 s4 with several dud flaking rockers where can I get them rechromed, i dont trust ducati replacements anymore,bike has only done 4018 miles on good synthetic oil changed regularly.

cheers jerry

[Albie]

I hope my 2003 models ok. I reckon mines and 02 but registered 03 as I have older clocks.:eek:

[Pedro]

Give Steve at Moto Rapido a call - I think he knows where to get them rechromed.

01962 877998

Ped

[gjfevans]

How did you find out hey neede rechroming? Was it during a service or was there running issues?
I only ask so that I know what to look out for?

[Shauns4]

The easiest way to check if your rockers are on thier way out is to remove the oil filter screen and see if any chrome plating is in the gauze.

I replaced 2 rockers with refurbished ones from Kamna, so far no problems.


http://www.ducati-kaemna.de/cms_en/katalog.htm?&view=artikel&artikel=504

...however these look at high quality replacement although I don't know anyone who has tried them, through hardening is fine providing the material they use retains sufficient toughness through correct material selection and heat treatment.


http://www.electraeon.com/main.html

[jerry]

yes check the oil screen the chrome flakes show up easily

jerry

[Rockhopper]

The screen is not always a good guide. Mine was clear but i still needed three new rockers.
The only way to tell for sure is to take each rocker out and have a look.

Oh and the age of the bike doesn't matter. Its only the 'stretta engined bikes that are immune (at the moment!!)