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FAQ23 - Why should I prefer 304 Stainless Steel for my Goldwing accessories?

Stainless steel (INOX) has many grades, and all are far superior to to ordinary carbon steel (925) which is used as the base for cosmetic chrome plating in most common accessories. 304 Stainless is 18-20% elemental chromium, and is not only enormously high strength, but can be and is polished to a brilliant mirror-like permanent finish referred to as Mirror Polish.

Inexpensive chrome-plated 925 steel is plated microns thin with a copper underlay, nickel color, and chrome (clear) top layer, that is commonly known as the Triple Chrome Process.  A scratch will lead to rust and corrosion of the iron/steel main body material and is impossible to remedy short of cleaning and polyurethane coating.

304 Stainless Steel is preferred for its maximum strength properties but depending on the application, 302 and 316 Stainless may be a more desirable medium  according to the welding requirements and ambient location of the accessory.  Stainless steel is costlier to produce and reduces repeat replacement sales but quality and long term durability as well as long term cosmetic brilliance and low maintenance should be the ideals of every accessory maker.

18-470.jpg Armrest adapter Goldwing GL1800 stainless
$29.00
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Mirror-polished 304 stainless steel passenger armrest adaptor kit for the left side mount of the GL1800 for those who do not want to install a second antenna required for mounting Markland-style armrests.

040225-7.jpg Armrests, passenger Goldwing GL1100 1980-82
$149.00
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Markland-style GL1100 passenger armrests for years 1980 to 1982 come with stitched (not heat sealed), dual position, black vinyl pads on beautiful 304 mirror-...

040225-7.jpg Armrests, passenger Goldwing GL1100 1983
$149.00
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Markland-style GL1100 passenger armrests for 1983 come with stitched (not heat sealed), dual position, black vinyl pads on beautiful 304 mirror-polished stainless steel arms that...

93-780-2.jpg Driving light brackets, Goldwing GL1200 stainless
$59.00
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Mirror-polished stainless steel driving light bracket made in the M/C Enterprise style that bolts to the radiator...

93-874a.jpg Exhaust extensions, Stainless Steel Oval Goldwing GL1200
$119.00
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Mirror-polished high-grade (304) stainless steel oval exhaust extensions that extend approximately 11 inches from the end of the muffler for GL1200, except Limited and SEI. Includes...

51-306.jpg Kickstand, Big Foot Stainless Goldwing GL1500 1992-2000
$59.00
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MIRROR-POLISHED, one-piece solid casting with a huge solid shank in SS304 STAINLESS STEEL. A great replacement for the wobbly stock item. This kickstand has the classic grid...

93-306.jpg Kickstand, Big Foot-style Goldwing GL1000 GL1100 GL1200
$59.00
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Mirror-polished, SS304 stainless steel kickstand in one-piece solid casting with spring bolt. A great replacement for the wobbly stock item  for GL1000, GL1100 and GL1200. Slightly longer than stock with a better lean angle.

 


93-327-3.jpg Rack, Tank top GL1000 GL1100 GL1200 Stainless
$49.00
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Tank top rack made of 304 marine grade mirror-polished stainless steel and fits all models GL1000, GL1100 and GL1200, except 1985 SEI and 1986 Limited ...

93-163-2.jpg Saddlebag rails, top Stainless GL1100 GL1200 1980-1987
$49.00
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Mirror-polished stainless steel top saddlebag rails for the GL1100 and GL1200, 1980 to 1987 Interstate and Aspencade that measure 14 inches long. Price per pair.

93-907.jpg Scratch guard, GL1100 trunk handle stainless
$32.00
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Scratch guard for the GL1100 trunk handle, a long lost accessory by Drag Specialties. Our scratch guard is made of mirror-polished 304 stainless steel and has a bolt through...

93-585-4.jpg Trim, Lower Front Fender Honda Goldwing Stainless
$49.00
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Classic trim in mirror-polished 304 stainless steel was originally designed for the GL1100 but can be fitted to all Goldwing fenders....

51-123-3.jpg Trim, lower gas tank GL1500 stainless
$39.00
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304 mirror-polished stainless steel trim set for both left and right side of the lower gas tank of the GL1500. Accents the lower air exit vents and wraps back over the gas tank...

93-861_961.jpg Trim, tank top Goldwing GL1200 stainless
$44.00
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Two pieces of polished stainless steel trim that frame the parameter of the top of the GL1200 fuel tank like a picture frame and are made of mirror polished 304 marine grade...

51-191SS.jpg Trunk rack, Goldwing GL1500 stainless (Seconds)
$39.00
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New stainless steel GL1500 trunk rack with a bright polished surface that has manufacturing flaws...

18-191.jpg Trunk rack, Goldwing GL1800 stainless
$69.00
18-191
GL1800 trunk rack made of 304 mirror polished stainless steel sports a beautiful new design that includes mounting tabs for flags or our marker pole lights...

51-191SS.jpg Trunk rack, Goldwing GL1800 (Seconds) stainless
$39.00
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New stainless steel GL1800 trunk rack with a bright polished surface that has manufacturing flaws. The main perimeter frame was created with about a 5mm twist making one of the four "legs" a bit short although it is the correct length. The Fix?...

 

 
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