Nicasil plating concern?

[Lammer205]

Hi, I have just received a new TS barrel and on inspection there are a few small spots on the upper part of the barrel where it looks like the nicasil has not plated, the rest of the barrel is very cleanly plated ,these spots are only a few mm's wide is this a concern or will this be ok? Lammer205

[MickYork]

seen a few plated barrels that have "de-laminated". I'd be concerned. Either take the barrel back to where you bought it ( and express your concerns) or contact a platers (Lancourts, Aptec, etc) and get their opinion.

[missing lynx]

If it concerns you (as it would me) take it back and get a replacement don't waist time getting others opinion

[ladsdad]

Hi all

I remember there was an article in scootering a few years ago about replating nikasil plated barrels. One of the things that the plating company said was that it was normal for small spots on the surface not to be plated & that these spots helped to hold lubrication. I would say that this is what you are seeing rather than a delaminated surface as has been suggested. Best thing to do though, if you are concerned, is to contact your barrel's supplier BEFORE you start using it ...

Cheers Mark.

[Lammer205]

Thanks for replying people, I have sent some pics to the dealer who I must say have been sound and also helpful on the matter, and also had a query answered by Langcourts who say that the small holes are common but not on all cylinders, so i'm hoping for a good outcome as time is defo not on my side here! Lammer205

[Strummer10]

Thanks for replying people, I have sent some pics to the dealer who I must say have been sound and also helpful on the matter, and also had a query answered by Langcourts who say that the small holes are common but not on all cylinders, so i'm hoping for a good outcome as time is defo not on my side here! Lammer205

Hi just wondered what the verdict was on the pin holes, did it get sorted and in any case would it be a problem in any way ?

[Lammer205]

Hi ,
On the plating took some pics and sent an email to AF, was told that pin holes are no issue also investigated on bike websites concerning plating, have quite afew thousand miles on it now with no issue.

Lammer205