All, been away far too long. Bike has mostly sat for over 2 years...but motivation is now high. Fired it up last night, let it run and smooth out so all is well there. I do need to replace the exhaust (original) as it has rotted and I dislike sitting in the fumes at traffic lights. 2 questions:
1. Any suggestions on reliable/reputable sources/models for the exhaust? I've looked at https://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-GL1100-G ... Sw4bhcFdqb and https://www.ebay.com/itm/Delkevic-4into ... SwstJZWrWk as starters. The price doesn't scare me and while I don't need original look I don't want way out either. In my case quieter is better as well.
2. Anyone who has done this surgery....hints and tips would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Replacing exhaust on '82
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newday777
- Posts: 1877
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- Motorcycle: 2008 Cabernet Red. Level 4
1983 GL1100A Wineberry 36,000 miles
1975 CB750 K5 Planet Blue 7,800 miles
1976 CB750 K6 Anterris Red 25,000 miles
Past rides
1999A Restored from PO neglect & sold at 19,000 miles
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Re: Replacing exhaust on '82
Of the 2 you posted get the Delkevic as the Mac are louder and the chrome is junk which will rust fast.
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dingdong
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1993 gl1500A
2004 NRX1800 Rune SOLD
Re: Replacing exhaust on '82
Lots of us have gone the Harley take offs route. Cheap and sometimes free. viewtopic.php?f=11&t=4874
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Maz
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1976 CB500T
1979 CB750L
1990 Yamaha FJ1200
1993 Suzuki GS500E
Re: Replacing exhaust on '82
The Delkevic system is stainless steel. I have one of their systems on my GS500E and love it. Nice deep sound, removable baffles (DB killers) and no rusting to worry about. Perfect fit too.tubamanz wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 5:10 pmAll, been away far too long. Bike has mostly sat for over 2 years...but motivation is now high. Fired it up last night, let it run and smooth out so all is well there. I do need to replace the exhaust (original) as it has rotted and I dislike sitting in the fumes at traffic lights. 2 questions:
1. Any suggestions on reliable/reputable sources/models for the exhaust? I've looked at https://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-GL1100-G ... Sw4bhcFdqb and https://www.ebay.com/itm/Delkevic-4into ... SwstJZWrWk as starters. The price doesn't scare me and while I don't need original look I don't want way out either. In my case quieter is better as well.
2. Anyone who has done this surgery....hints and tips would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Maz
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Dubdenny
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- Location: Yardley, PA
- Motorcycle: 1981 GL1100 Interstate
Re: Replacing exhaust on '82
Tubamanz, did you end up getting the Delkevic exhaust, and if yes, how well does the centerstand use integrate with the new exhaust system?
Bill in Yardley, PA
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William K. Denton
Lazarus CycleWorks
“We Breathe New Life into Old Bikes”
wkdenton@verizon.net
267-980-7788 office/cell