Steverino's CB77

48lesco · Post by **48lesco** » Thu Jul 09, 2015 3:16 pm

You're right, the ones with the chrome trim sold for $59.99+shipping from Thailand which was probably in the $60 range. I softened my previous post. Those mufflers did look pretty good to me though...
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sixtiescycle · Post by **sixtiescycle** » Thu Jul 09, 2015 3:26 pm

48lesco wrote:You're right, the ones with the chrome trim sold for $59.99+shipping from Thailand which was probably in the $60 range. I softened my previous post. Those mufflers did look pretty good to me though...
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Thank you.

cknight · Post by **cknight** » Thu Jul 09, 2015 3:36 pm

Hi Steve, the header pipes should not be copper plated. Not just because of the bluing, but it will cause the chrome to bubble. The folks at SpaceCoast Plating in Melbourne, FL are quite good with all motorcycle parts. They have separate automotive and motorcycle divisions, so the uniqueness of the bike plating requirements is understood. I have yet to obtain a set of repro header pipes that are correct. The angle of the sealing flange and the bend itself must be to exact stock specifications to function properly. The one exception is the Swarbrick pipes from the UK, however they have two separate bends, and not stock appearing. If you install your stock header pipes (no mufflers), you'll note the final section is basically horizontal. The repros I've had are all about an inch, or more lower, at the rear. This makes muffler alignment and the seal that the exhaust port really difficult. Please check this. If the DSS pipes pass the test, please let us know. Regards, Chase

Steverino · Post by **Steverino** » Thu Jul 09, 2015 4:13 pm

Thank You Chase.
I will check them on the motor as soon as they arrive and I will post a report. I wish I could have a set with the correct swoop. I think I will send my originals to SpaceCoast to see what they say. I really appreciate the number of times you've saved me from missteps.

Steverino · Post by **Steverino** » Thu Jul 09, 2015 4:27 pm

The mufflers were a little rusty, especially the right side. They were very straight and solid but I think it would take a top notch chrome shop to make them show stoppers. For me, with the availability of nice reproduction mufflers from CMS, DSS, and the beautiful Stainless set I got from Overlanders it just didn't make sense for me to mess with the originals. I was concerned that Dick would reject them when he saw them. This was one of those deals that worked because it was a face to face transaction and either one of us could walk away with out having to deal with return shipping and all the fun that entails.

sixtiescycle · Post by **sixtiescycle** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 3:54 am

Steverino wrote:This was one of those deals that worked because it was a face to face transaction and either one of us could walk away with out having to deal with return shipping and all the fun that entails.

Exactly. Couldn't have said it better myself! The only down side to the deal was you didn't make it to my place and talked "shop".

R100 · Post by **R100** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 8:07 am

Steverino wrote:I traded the mufflers for a seat. It is a NOS aftermarket seat from Thailand and the trim is metal. I think it will look pretty nice.

That seat does look nice. (Mine is terrible.)
Have you tried it for sitting position and comfort?
Would you happen to know which vendor it came from?

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