Downpipes advice

[Macca4786]

Evening all


So as a bank holiday project i have removed the downpipes off my Fazer as they were looking a bit shabby. I am taking them to work tomorrow and hoping to get the hole welded which is quite big right near the top where they connect to the engine block. (not even sure if it can be welded so fingers crossed).


Once they are welded i obviously need to paint them, anyone any ideas whats best to do regards painting?? Don't want it to be flaking off after 3 months but also don't want to spend 100's on getting them professionally finished. Any good recommendations on paint ??

Or do people just recommend on stop wasting my time and replace them ??

Thanks


Danny

[jason1]

Barbecue spray paint. Done mine last year and still looking good with no flaking.

[His Dudeness]

That's good stuff
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Granville-Cylinder-Black-Satin-Engine-Paint-100ml-/351044704449

[andybesy]

Yeah the Granville stuff is good, I used that and was pleased with the finish and it lasted well enough in and of itself.

But alas my pipes were already too far gone to be saved; I got another year from it by painting but eventually they started blowing holes all over the place.

Sooner or later you'll end up sticking stainless ones on there. I do like mine, a good investment if you're expecting to keep the bike and well worth it. About £150 from Motad.

You've already ahead of the game if you got the old ones off without snapping studs! Lots of copper grease when they go back on.

Andy

[hightower]

+1 for the Granville stuff - used on my block and head and looks the business.


As Andy says, probably end up putting stainless on sooner or later.


And go steady on them studs when refitting - use caution and don't overtighten