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DSS replica downpipes
Drew400:
Given this thread, I'd now like to get a quote for having my original Honda header pipes rechromed. I could then attach them to the DS collector box and silencer (I think).
Anyone got any ideas, tips or recommendations for getting this work done (or at least quoted for!)?
Thank you,
D.
tom400f:
Drew - aren't the down pipes all separate on the DS ones? On the genuine Honda 1 and 3 are integral with the collector so not sure what you mean.
Drew400:
They are indeed and so a 'little' repair welding will be required, hence the seeking of tips here and potential contacts in the industry.
My Honda collector box is knackered and probably unrepairable, but I'll take along the whole lot to someone who knows what they're doing.
That said, I have yet to try dry fitting the DS parts so all this is conjecture/planning at present.
Cheers,
D.
matthewmosse:
If you find someone willing to re chrome used exhausts, let us know. I asked around a few times, always got told it was a no go due to risk of contamination of the chroming tanks.
Cheers
Matt
AshimotoK0:
--- Quote from: matthewmosse on November 03, 2014, 11:24:25 PM ---If you find someone willing to re chrome used exhausts, let us know. I asked around a few times, always got told it was a no go due to risk of contamination of the chroming tanks.
Cheers
Matt
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Matt .... A fellow CB250K0 restorer I know called Chris had his 250 pipes re-chromed for 35GBP each (very rough parts to start with).
I also met another 250k restorer I know well, at Stafford called Rob who has also used them with good results.
http://www.classicsandchrome.co.uk/1.html
Here are Chris's comments:
"I used Classic & Chrome for my chroming and they charged me £35 each for the down pipes. I pre-soaked them in caustic soda for a week, although he would have preferred longer. (ask for Dave)".
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Here is Chris's CB250K0 bike 'as found' and all of the parts in the above pic are from this! pretty incredible really:
CHEERS ... AshD
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