Recommend me an exhaust?

helpimcrap · 12 Nov 2020 at 20:46

Had an MOT on 99 CBR 600 FX. It has a minor because the mid pipes where they go into 1 pipe under the engine has a minor leak because it's rusty.

What brand do people recommend? Price and quality.
Ideally stainless steel however the original Honda has lasted 20+ years.

Also what do people recommend to get the manifold bolts out without them snapping?
Plus gas? Penetrating oil? Heat?

tom_e · 12 Nov 2020 at 21:18

Black widow or delkavic(sp?) Are probably your two main options without spending mega bucks.

In terms of getting the old ones off, soak in plusgas for as long as you can get away with and then like you said a liberal application of heat and a good thump with a hammer before you try and ease them out.

Scythe · 13 Nov 2020 at 11:17

Fuel Exhausts are very good. They’re a small family owned & run business that
design & manufacture their own exhausts and able to adapt kits if you need something a bit more specific.

helpimcrap · 13 Nov 2020 at 12:34

tom_e said:
Black widow or delkavic(sp?) Are probably your two main options without spending mega bucks.

In terms of getting the old ones off, soak in plusgas for as long as you can get away with and then like you said a liberal application of heat and a good thump with a hammer before you try and ease them out.

Ta, got plus gas. Will bear all of that in mind as that was my rough plan. Last time I did it they all came out on a different bike.

Kaotc · 5 Dec 2020 at 22:00

used a few blackwidow exhausts, excellent quality and customer service

MatteH Oxford · 6 Dec 2020 at 11:40

Honda of that vintage.....a Micron system if you can still get one.

jcr · 9 Dec 2020 at 11:01

if bolts are stubborn to undo an impact driver is a really useful tool. start in the tightening direction for a few seconds first to help break the seal, then switch direction to remove the bolt.

IC3 · 9 Dec 2020 at 21:13

jcr said:
if bolts are stubborn to undo an impact driver is a really useful tool. start in the tightening direction for a few seconds first to help break the seal, then switch direction to remove the bolt.

If that doesn't work, hammer and blow torch will be your two best friends.

Terminal_Boy · 9 Dec 2020 at 21:19

MatteH Oxford said:
Honda of that vintage.....a Micron system if you can still get one.

That would depend on if you liked your neighbours or not.

chaparral · 11 Dec 2020 at 09:08

helpimcrap said:
Also what do people recommend to get the manifold bolts out without them snapping?
Plus gas? Penetrating oil? Heat?

Also try to only use 6-point sockets to undo them

as 12-point sockets just love to round the nuts & bolts off.