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Old 05-25-2023, 07:34 AM
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Is it normal for the nosewheel fork to be bare metal, not powder coated? All the other steel weldments in the kit that I've seen so far have been powder coated.
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Old 05-25-2023, 07:48 AM
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Yes, this is typical.
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Old 05-25-2023, 07:58 AM
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Is it normal for the nosewheel fork to be bare metal, not powder coated? All the other steel weldments in the kit that I've seen so far have been powder coated.
The fork is not steel, but aluminum. No need for powder coating.
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Old 05-25-2023, 03:48 PM
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The fork is not steel, but aluminum. No need for powder coating.
Ah, you're right! I noticed it was aluminum when I was finishing the inventory. Thanks.
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