All, I would to know if any one on the board have used the chrome wheel exchange program like the few they have on eBay?
I would like to do it this month but, not sure if one is better then another.....etc?

Thanks in Advance

* Last updated by: cjuni on 7/11/2011 @ 10:57 PM *

Ok looks like no one has any info??

Sorry. Not much help here. Who can say who does a better job or their service? If dealing with E'bay then check out their customer satisfaction rating.
I wanted chrome at first but decided against it. I usually keep things a LONG time and I heard the plating process in California is cheaper than it used to be and that made me worry the chrome might not stand up to tire changers or start chipping or not look good after awhile. I also felt the chrome was a bit much and didn't want it anymore.
For about the same money I decided to have mine powdercoated in the centers and polished outside. Does require a bit of polishing now and then but I like the polished look more than chrome.
If I did go with chrome and the "exchange system" you describe, I'd insist on getting my own wheels back. Would slow down the process but what if you get some wheels that were abused in some way? Never know what people will swap. Out of true wheels just don't work.

Here is a couple of links that my help you choose if the exchange program is for you.If i remember correctly i waited a month an a half for my own rims to be plated.I had them done in the rainy season so the wait would not be so painful.
https://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=673236E2-1372-66AE-3B658AFF2E9F68FB
http://chromeprosplating.com/wiki/CPP/shipping

After three years the chrome is still in great shape an there is no chipping from changing tires. doug

https://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=F43D5CE0-1372-66AE-3B0C835BAFAF69FE&page=1&searchTerm=chrome%20rims#9

* Last updated by: doug on 8/4/2011 @ 1:03 PM *

Thanks guys, bought a set out right already chrome for a great price & I got to keep mine.

Im sure the chrome will look great on yor blue 14!!!!

Now we need some pictures

The chrome on my wheels are chipping and peeling. I bought my bike used with them already on so I have no idea where they come from.

CJUNI where did you get yours from?

Thanks -- Bobby

@ Doug will post some 2morrow

@ lytnin I also bought a used set but appear ok as of now, only time will tell @ this point.

Sorry not the best pic's took it wit my iphone

Looks good with the blue

Thanks I got them from bigsav, who has an 09 he is parting out.

Looks good!
Will that helmet stay on at 150+?

@ KAK.....if it's on my head it will never see 150, maybe 45mph...lol!

Looking good cjuni an i know chrome rims look even better in person

Not to sure about chroming your salad bowl tho

@Doug.........ya not as good as in person + the iPhone isn't the best choice for picture taking....haha but thanks!

Nice looking bike! The chrome wheels really sets off the blue! Nice! But, get a real helmet... LOL.

Guess I started something with the helmet.
cjuni, we're only looking out for ya. My niece was in an accident a few weeks ago and she was wearing a 3/4 helmet, which is actually better protection than what's in your pic. Her husband took off too fast and she wasn't ready. She flipped over somehow and did a face plant in the street at about 20 mph? Since no front protection she lost 4 teeth, dislocated her jaw, broke her nose and got a pretty deep gash on her forehead, and hurt her shoulder. You wouldn't believe how puffed up she was for several days. Couldn't hardly drink a shake because even that hurt her. They want $12,000 just for her teeth and jaw.
A full face helmet almost certainly would have eliminated all injuries except the shoulder. Just a thought.
Not trying to rag on ya. Just don't want to see you banged up. Like I said, even a 20 mph fall can screw you up.

@ Kak.....it's all good guys my reg helmet is the Bell RS-1 mat blk, not the chrome one in the pic

* Last updated by: cjuni on 8/12/2011 @ 3:30 PM *

Good to hear that!

Chrome looks good

Just not a fan of cleaning it