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CJ
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CB77 Exhaust Header Source

Post by CJ » Sun Dec 09, 2012 9:17 am

Does anyone know of a good source for a new pair of exhaust headers? I have been told to stay way from the ones from Thailand, as they are poorly made. Any comments, pro or con?

Thanks,
CJ

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Post by Goodysnap » Sun Dec 09, 2012 11:15 am

64' CB77
65' CB160

CJ
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Post by CJ » Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:44 am

Thanks Goodysnap. I orderred a set today.

CJ

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Post by Goodysnap » Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:21 am

Your welcome, I have no idea of the quality. But Tim's a great guy. Met him in person. Let us know what you think of em.
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CJ
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CB77 Exhaust Header Source

Post by CJ » Sat Dec 15, 2012 5:27 pm

Let us know what you think of em.
The service was excellent. Very quick and to the point response to a question prior to ordering. Order itself was processed quickly, and well packed.


The headers, well... a little disappointing. They have the look of “aftermarket”. The tubes themselves are a reasonably heavy wall, but the curves are very obviously done on a tube bender, with the clamp marks visible. Plating appears to be a single application of chromium or nickel, with little base and little polishing. No “depth”.

Are they nicer than a rusty or banged up original set? You bet! But IMHO, they are not close to the same class or quality as the original headers were when they were new. A little extra finishing work could have helped.

CJ

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Goodysnap
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Post by Goodysnap » Sat Dec 15, 2012 9:05 pm

Thanks for the feedback.
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