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How to tell if I have a Honda collector box and header pipes.

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Athame57:
Thanks Dave, no sign of  indentations so far, could they have worn out over time? There has absolutley never been any blueing of these pipes. Happily there hasn't been any on the new set either, I've had them really hot too.

Orcade-Ian:

--- Quote from: Athame57 on July 05, 2025, 07:18:59 PM ---By the way Ian, do you actually ride this mint bike, or just take it to shows?  :)

--- End quote ---

It has been used sparingly (only recently finished restoring it) but in all honesty, my 350/4 is a much better bike for me with a 5 speed box and a better riding position with higher bars and footrests in a better place, so that's my real favourite.  Saying that, the new Forza gets used a heck of a lot and I've already clocked up 8500 miles in 2 years!  I also prefer the 'balanced' look of the 4 pipe bikes and the 4 into 1 stuff looks unfinished on the left hand side. I also have a 550 F1 with 4 into 1.

Ian

Mikep328:
FWIW, a DSS exhaust was installed on my 400 by the previous owner.  I bought it in 2023 and regularly work the bike pretty hard and there is still no bluing of the header pipes.

Athame57:
Glad to hear that Mike.  :)

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