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DS full aftermarket exhuast system for the 500

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K2-K6:
The time element of buying has been influenced on here by others experience of getting pipes delivered that varied in fit and alignment, some opting to return individual pipes after they felt the final fit wasn't up to scratch. 

If you buy early,  inspect well on arrival, but test fit may not be feasible unless you've got engine installed. Something to keep in mind on such a costly item.

triplE675:
Back in March 2021 l  bought a full set of hm323's from DS and did the test fit due diligence Number 2 downpipe was not symmetrical or aligned with the other 3 pipes and stuck out like a saw thumb
I sent pictures back to DS and expected them to offer a replacement pipe .
I sent the set back because of this statement and got the refund
We cannot replace pipe 2 because every set is the same and defective
They had about 20 sets and even refused to replace the whole set .
Later in 2021 I noticed they had reduced the price
 l wonder why
Buyer Beware

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triplE675:
Forgot to send photos

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Bryanj:
It was because of the one pipe defect that Honda stopped producing exhausts, decided it wasnt worth another jig. Same happened with 350 four which is why they dissapeared as well

Orcade-Ian:
That really is poor,
With relatively modern equipment and I'm not talking lasers and CNC, it can't be difficult to reproduce  bends with almost millimetre accuracy.  Using an original pipe, an accurate jig should be in the expertise of these aftermarket folk.  Perhaps the old skills have disappeared?  When I went recently to the Classic show at the NEC, I was really impressed by the number of companies employing 'reverse engineering' to reproduce unobtainable parts for some quite mundane vehicles.  Perhaps our bikes are just too small in volume to make it worthwhile?

Ian

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