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Alien
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« on: August 25, 2020, 05:19:32 AM »
Does anyone know what metal the valve covers are made of? 
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« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2020, 06:02:46 AM »
Aluminum
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« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2020, 06:55:51 PM »
Perfect.  Thanks!
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« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2020, 07:29:03 PM »
Just of interest why? You trying to paint them or something like that?
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« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2020, 05:28:07 AM »
No, I want to get the chrome stripped off, braze on some fins and polish them.  Something like the finned aluminum valve covers on hot rods.
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« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2020, 05:35:37 AM »
Quote from: Alien on August 26, 2020, 05:28:07 AM
No, I want to get the chrome stripped off, braze on some fins and polish them.  Something like the finned aluminum valve covers on hot rods.


save time and money by not having to strip off the chrome, pick up a pair of Goldwing GL1500 covers. get the bolts with them.  early yrs are more squared off then the valkyrie covers which should help.
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« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2020, 05:45:41 AM »
I thought about that but the ones I've seen have too many details, notches and slots on the face. 
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« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2020, 04:45:59 AM »
Keep us posted on your progress. Very interested to see how they look.
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« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2020, 06:27:11 AM »
Quote from: Alien on August 26, 2020, 05:45:41 AM
I thought about that but the ones I've seen have too many details, notches and slots on the face. 

did u happen to see this style?  was only used '97-'00.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-Honda-GL1500-Goldwing-1500-GL-valve-cover-see-pic-crack/164222962216?hash=item263c738a28:g:-zIAAOSwyyZe0BMZ
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