HM323 Update

[AshimotoK0]

Hi Got this back from DS

Hi Ash,

We expected the first batch this month but due to production problems never received any. Best I can say is hopefully before the end of 2015. They

Will be to the exact same spec as the originals, both inside and out.

Best Regards
David
David Silver Spares LTD

www.davidsilverspares.co.uk

[JamesH]

Finally!!!

[fryerk]

Excellent news did he give any indication of price?

Kevin

[hairygit]

People are always quick to criticise Dave Silvers prices, but I bet he's laid out a fortune getting these made, I asked him some time ago about getting a system made for 750F1, he reckoned it was in excess of £50k to get one to prototype spec, and he'd never sell enough to recoup the investment, which is understandable. Let's hope the 323's aren't exactly like the originals inside, many rotted out in less than a year and cost Honda a fortune in warranty claims!

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[AshimotoK0]

Excellent news did he give any indication of price?

Kevin

I spoke to Mark at DS yesterday when I was checking on an order and I think he was talking 7->800 plus VAT I know CMS NL must be in the the throes of bringing out repro's too. Just hope it's not going to be another CB350F experience like Roy had. Pretty sure DS's tooling is their own though. I suppose repro'ing is the way forward for DS as NOS parts are gradually drying up and Honda keep discontinuing key parts ... like CB750K1 rear shocks that are now NLA. Just wish DS would give free delivery over a certain spend though, like a lot of other traders do. BTW if anyone buys Yamiya parts then internal shipping in Japan is free if your  spend is over 35k  Yen .. around 190 GBP (very easy to spend over that amount with Yamiya).

[Nurse Julie]

Would they not be coming from the same manufacturer but via different retailers ?

[Johnwebley]

People are always quick to criticise Dave Silvers prices, but I bet he's laid out a fortune getting these made, I asked him some time ago about getting a system made for 750F1, he reckoned it was in excess of £50k to get one to prototype spec, and he'd never sell enough to recoup the investment, which is understandable. Let's hope the 323's aren't exactly like the originals inside, many rotted out in less than a year and cost Honda a fortune in warranty claims!

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 good news that HM323's will soon be available (again),CMSNL used to have them till earlier this year,at about 1700euro a set,
about the corrosion,cast your mund back to the 70's and 80's.not only did bike exhaust rust through,but cars,I can remember
replacing car exhausts about every 30 months,

I feel the main cause was lead in the petrol,as it was deposited inside the pipes it started a galvanic action,and the pipes rusted ,

the HM323 on my bike are over 22yrs old,a little tired,but look good at 70mph plus !!!
just don't do short journeys,and try to get the pipes good and hot !!

[mickwinf]

think I might have to sell my set before prices plummet!!

[AshimotoK0]

think I might have to sell my set before prices plummet!!

Are you saying you have a set for sale, interested if you do?

[mickwinf]

thinking about it but trigger has first dibs, if you can let me know graham? Have sold my 500 so probably wont need them.

[AshimotoK0]

thinking about it but trigger has first dibs, if you can let me know graham? Have sold my 500 so probably wont need them.

so the price will be 99p then 

[Johnwebley]

thinking about it but trigger has first dibs, if you can let me know graham? Have sold my 500 so probably wont need them.

so the price will be 99p then 

 no messing,I will double the price,£1.99 each !!

[ST1100]

For the truly ambitions:

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Honda-CB-500-550-Four-Auspuffanlage-Auspuff-4-4-exhaust-muffler-set-new-/291558358629

<gulp!> 

I hope the DS edition is priced reasonable...

[deltarider]

That price is outrageous. It's not that long ago, you could have a new set (brackets included!) for around € 800,-. That cepok is to be boycotted.

Let's hope the 323's aren't exactly like the originals inside, many rotted out in less than a year and cost Honda a fortune in warranty claims!

Not mine. The exhausts on later models (like mine) were a bit thicker (1,0 mm X 0,8 mm). Source: Motorrad 13 1976 p.15.
The important thing is to avoid short rides and to check the little drainholes are still open. At the moment I have my set removed. I was amazed the exhausts are still so good after 55.000 kms. BTW, my first set served me 78.000 kms before I donated them to the janitor who was happy as a child with them. The second set now is still as new outside and I don't hear loose parts inside. So ride them hot, that's the secret.
What I don't understand is this: why don't sellers like DS and CMSNL offer the possibility to subscribe with a down payment? It gives them certainty and us a better price. And with more CB500s with HM323s fitted they'll have more loyal clients. And... it's fun too. Why don't they?

[Trigger]

For the truly ambitions:

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Honda-CB-500-550-Four-Auspuffanlage-Auspuff-4-4-exhaust-muffler-set-new-/291558358629

<gulp!> 

I hope the DS edition is priced reasonable...

Not a bad price if you take in to consideration that these are the last NOS 323's available .