DSS exhausts for a 550K3

[nairb]

Having finally brought my 550K3 back to life and done some 1000+ miles with its 4 into 1 motad exhaust I would like to return it to the 4 into 4 original setup.

I believe the dss k3 exhaust is the same as the cmsl ones.
So I have to ask...... for the asking price of nearly a grand.... are they a good set to replace the original honda ones.

I have had the bike from new and always liked the 4-into-4 setup.  They finally rotted away and I replaced them with the motad many years ago.

Thanks
Nairb

[Bryanj]

Theyare supposed to be made by the original manufacturer so are as closeto original as possible and also ds get them from same place as cms. Have you still got all the original brackets? if not you will need those as well

[deltarider]

The K3's exhausts were quite an achievement: impressively silent, but they still offer this turbine thrill. They are known to rot eventually. Here's what you can do:
Avoid short rides. I know a K3 owner that has vacuum cleaner in his garage to suck out any remaining corrosive gasses after a ride.
Contrary to the trumpet like 4-4 exhausts on former models, the K3's lack a drain hole at its lowest point. You may consider drilling them yourself. You could examine the old ones for the best spot.

[davidrsmith]

I bought a set of these from DSS and I'm really pleased with them, as Bryan said you will need the original brackets and some nuts etc.
I had all of these from the original exhausts, there was only one problem, the bolts that are attached to silencer part of the exhausts had also been chrome plated in the build process, I  phoned DSS and they checked all the others they had in stock and said they were the same. I bought a cheap tap and die set to effectively clean the bolt threads enough to get the nuts on.
Other than that, excellent.

Dave

[nairb]

I had all of these from the original exhausts, there was only one problem, the bolts that are attached to silencer part of the exhausts had also been chrome plated in the build process.

I had the same problem with chrome plating on the bolts with a cb360 l/h silencer as well.  I might phone DS to see if they have a set without the bolts chromed.  Or see if they will remove the chrome.  I dont have a die set to remove the stuff.

Other than that I will have to sob into my wallet and payup for the exhausts.  I always liked the 4-into-4 set up and it will be good to see it back to original (ish).  The motad is still ok and will be put away just in case.

Fortunately I also kept the exhaust brackets......
Ta
Nairb

[nairb]

Well I took the plunge and purchased a set of these K3 exhausts.  I asked DS to check the threads on the exhaust studs to make sure they were free of chrome.  Well all the stud threads are free, so either DS fixed them or they were OK anyway.  Best to ask.  Good service anyway.

Now to see how well they fit..........
Nairb