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Title: DSS Reproduction exhaust 1975 CB400F not discoloring
Post by: ozzybud on June 05, 2024, 10:42:42 PM
These are the Pipes i got from DSS. The discussion prior to purchase all pointed to the fact that they would discolor right away. I have over 300 miles on them.I just did a 50 mile ride today at 70 degrees F. stop and go traffic. The bike is tuned right on with all the plugs a light tan as they should be.

 Are these double wall after all?

I have the original OEM unit at the Chrome shop right now. doesn't look like i will need them
Title: Re: DSS Reproduction exhaust 1975 CB400F not discoloring
Post by: Mikep328 on June 06, 2024, 12:25:51 PM
FWIW, per receipts, a DSS system was fitted to my '76 CB400 by the previous owner in 2022.  There is no discoloration/bluing of the pipes...so far. 

It may sound weird but to my eye/taste, bluing looks wrong/bad on Japanese bikes but looks right/good on old Brittbikes like my '73 Norton Commando.  Go figure.

Title: Re: DSS Reproduction exhaust 1975 CB400F not discoloring
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on June 06, 2024, 01:20:23 PM
Quote from: Mikep328 on June 06, 2024, 12:25:51 PM

It may sound weird but to my eye/taste, bluing looks wrong/bad on Japanese bikes but looks right/good on old Brittbikes like my '73 Norton Commando.  Go figure.

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Title: Re: DSS Reproduction exhaust 1975 CB400F not discoloring
Post by: Laverdaroo on June 06, 2024, 09:17:24 PM
You’ve hit the nail on the head there Tim, I’m exactly the same, an old Trumpet that’s got blued headers on the pipes looks ace


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Title: Re: DSS Reproduction exhaust 1975 CB400F not discoloring
Post by: Athame57 on June 06, 2024, 09:46:34 PM
It would look alright if the rest of the bike is blue yes!  ;) How blue is my Bonnie.....
Title: Re: DSS Reproduction exhaust 1975 CB400F not discoloring
Post by: Laverdaroo on June 06, 2024, 10:35:04 PM
Quote from: Athame57 on June 06, 2024, 09:46:34 PM
It would look alright if the rest of the bike is blue yes!  ;) How blue is my Bonnie.....



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