We all know the problems Ethanol in our petrol causes older bikes, but did you know, the EU is also banning traditional chrome plating as from 2017.
The proposed substitute – trivalent chromium – is of no use, according to experts, stating that Trivalent isn’t resilient, doesn’t have the same weather protection,
 and you can’t get the same bluey colour as you get with hexavalent chrome (the stuff platers use). This is going to affect decorative chromers, but it will not affect hard-chromers,  although the EU is proposing to ban nickel plating, which you need to put on the bright chrome. The only solution seems to be, is to start writing angry letters to politicians,  otherwise in a few years’ time, even if you can start your bike after a winter lay-up, the chrome may be so rusted that you’ll want to leave it in the garage.
So if you are planning a restoration, get your chrome plating done while you still can.