black rinehart tip turning purple?
#11
RE: black rinehart tip turning purple?
I agree with mrwizard. UV issue. I deal with anodizing on a daily basis and stuff that is/has been exposed turns color. There are different types od dyes and some do better than others. I have seen parts that have been sitting on a shelf turn color when exposed to sunlight.
#14
RE: black rinehart tip turning purple?
ORIGINAL: Dalton
They are not supposed to change colors. The tips are anodized and Rinehart had had some issues withthe tips changing color. Both on my 03 changed color, I called Rinehart and they shipped new ones to me at no cost.
They are not supposed to change colors. The tips are anodized and Rinehart had had some issues withthe tips changing color. Both on my 03 changed color, I called Rinehart and they shipped new ones to me at no cost.
#15
RE: black rinehart tip turning purple?
I tried to get replacements and ran into the typical red tapea company uses to keep from having to cough up parts for which they have not received money.. My caps are "bronze" in color now and when I contacted them they provided me with a list of things I had to do including providing the original sales slip. Instead of doing the right thing and replacing the KNOWN defect they make the customer dance to prove that it is a warranty claim. (Mine was in warranty (10 months) but I didn't know where the sales slip was)
My reply: I took the Rineharts OFF THE BIKE and threw them in the corner of the shop to turn into rust. May their company rot too. Problem solved.....and I can hear again!
My reply: I took the Rineharts OFF THE BIKE and threw them in the corner of the shop to turn into rust. May their company rot too. Problem solved.....and I can hear again!
#16
RE: black rinehart tip turning purple?
Put a set of Rinehart S/O's on back in May. By June the right tip was turning purple, it's almost gold now. I called Bub and after faxing them my receipt (fairly common practice to ensure that the product is still within the warrenty period) they said they would ship out a new set of tips. After three weeks and not hearing from them I called them back. They said that they are sending out a complete set of replacement S/O's. Something about a new manufacturing process that changes not only the tips but also the baffles to prevent premature rusting.
As to the cause of the color change, if it really was caused by UV wouldn't the underneath part of the tip stay black as that is always in the shade? My right tip is turning color uniformly all around.
As to the cause of the color change, if it really was caused by UV wouldn't the underneath part of the tip stay black as that is always in the shade? My right tip is turning color uniformly all around.
#17
RE: black rinehart tip turning purple?
I doubt the UV rays had anything to do with it. It's likely the anodizing process that's now been remedied and heat. I was a little concerned purchasing mine, but after 600 miles I haven't seen any indication of color changes. They look and sound great..
#18
RE: black rinehart tip turning purple?
The right tip is more exposed to the sun than the left when the bike is parked. The left gets some "shade" from other parts of the bike.
Brandanfinn, wanna trade? At least that way we would each have a matching pair.
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#20
RE: black rinehart tip turning purple?
I'm going to agree with the UV. I had heard that before and really didnt think that was the case but now mine have just a slight tint of purple but just on the top half, if I look at the under side they are black. I have bit the bullet and ordered these. By the way I got my Rineharts since they stated they solved the problem. These new tips have a triple process powder coat on them.
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