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Title: New downpipe needed for 1998 model, what can i use?
Post by: Mike @ Bristol on 31 August 2013, 10:38:36 pm
I've had a scout around on fleabay, but got confused. can i use downpipes for later models? Or do i need to buy 1998 specific pipes? Cheers
Title: Re: New downpipe needed for 1998 model, what can i use?
Post by: Craiginuk on 31 August 2013, 10:48:35 pm
Give these guys a call, i had these on my last fazer and the fit was perfect. First set snagged centre stand but they replaced same day. Good guys to deal with.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FZS600-FZS-FAZER-600-EXHAUST-PIPES-DOWNPIPES-FRONTPIPES-HEADERS-/141050618129?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item20d745a111 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FZS600-FZS-FAZER-600-EXHAUST-PIPES-DOWNPIPES-FRONTPIPES-HEADERS-/141050618129?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item20d745a111)
Title: Re: New downpipe needed for 1998 model, what can i use?
Post by: Mike @ Bristol on 31 August 2013, 11:06:37 pm
Thanks for the quick reply Craig, and those pipes look really nice, but i'm hoping to find something a bit cheaper, some decent second hand pipes would be good. If not, i'll keep them in mind, they'd look great.
Title: Re: New downpipe needed for 1998 model, what can i use?
Post by: Craiginuk on 31 August 2013, 11:09:56 pm
Pretty sure they are all the same but sure someone else will be able to confirm.
Title: Re: New downpipe needed for 1998 model, what can i use?
Post by: Mike @ Bristol on 31 August 2013, 11:21:18 pm
Seen some second hand pipes in the for sale section here but i think it'll be worth paying the bit extra to have some shiny new stainless steel pipes. The more I think about it, the more i want them. Cheers for the link, i'll probably put the order in.
Title: Re: New downpipe needed for 1998 model, what can i use?
Post by: darrsi on 31 August 2013, 11:29:04 pm
Get some used ones and spend £15 on Optiglanze and you can make them look like new!  ;)
Title: Re: New downpipe needed for 1998 model, what can i use?
Post by: Dead Eye on 31 August 2013, 11:37:27 pm
Yes, downpipes from any FZS 600 will fit (NOT the FZ6 though)

Sandy bike spares are well known and are usually about the cheapest for new stainless steel. Most will recommend Motad though as they have the balance pipes between cylinders 1+2 and 3+4 which helps with the midrange
Title: Re: New downpipe needed for 1998 model, what can i use?
Post by: ChristoT on 31 August 2013, 11:53:57 pm
Yes, downpipes from any FZS 600 will fit (NOT the FZ6 though)

Sandy bike spares are well known and are usually about the cheapest for new stainless steel. Most will recommend Motad though as they have the balance pipes between cylinders 1+2 and 3+4 which helps with the midrange

But as others with the Sandy spares will tell you - the difference is barely noticeable anyway!!
Title: Re: New downpipe needed for 1998 model, what can i use?
Post by: Punkstig on 01 September 2013, 09:16:42 am
Phone motad directly, tell them you noticed a set of theirs for about £150 on eBay and do they have another set, works most times with them!
Title: Re: New downpipe needed for 1998 model, what can i use?
Post by: fazerboy01 on 01 September 2013, 11:03:06 am
Ive got Delkavic SS pipes, perfect fit, no noticable diff in power, clean up a treat when used all winter in all weathers.
Title: Re: New downpipe needed for 1998 model, what can i use?
Post by: Mike @ Bristol on 01 September 2013, 11:57:30 am
Thanks for all the above advice. Much appreciated. The Delkavic pipes will prob be the winner.
Title: Re: New downpipe needed for 1998 model, what can i use?
Post by: bbb on 03 September 2013, 07:34:19 pm
Post up how you get on with the delkevic pipes, discovered mine have holed in the 2-1 collector  :'( so also looking for a set before the MoT.
Title: Re: New downpipe needed for 1998 model, what can i use?
Post by: Mike @ Bristol on 03 September 2013, 09:35:22 pm
Ok, no probs, I haven't got round to ordering anything yet but which pipes have you got which have holes in? Cheers
Title: Re: New downpipe needed for 1998 model, what can i use?
Post by: bbb on 05 September 2013, 07:30:25 pm
My pipes have a rust hole in the collector, don't know if you have the same issue but I called NRP exhausts in Newark, Notts and he gave me a ballpark £20 to weld up and an additional £30 to sandblast and re-paint. I'm sending him some photos for a more accurate quote. Much cheaper than replacing them.
Title: Re: New downpipe needed for 1998 model, what can i use?
Post by: gassitt on 06 September 2013, 12:43:04 am
No not all pipes are the same
 
Yes all will fit but the angle of the tail pipe will be slightly different between early 98 99 models and the 2000 on bikes as the rear footrest hangers are lower on the later bikes
 
So when it comes to fitting your end can and getting the bolt for the strap to line up, if youre using later model pipes on an early bike it may not quite line up without a bit of pulling
 
Its normally possible but can make you think you have the wrong pipes
Title: Re: New downpipe needed for 1998 model, what can i use?
Post by: Mike @ Bristol on 10 September 2013, 08:32:12 pm
Delkevic pipes ordered. woohoo. I'll take some before and after pics once fitted.  Looking forward to the upgrade.
Title: Re: New downpipe needed for 1998 model, what can i use?
Post by: Frosties on 11 September 2013, 07:45:48 am
I've had a scout around on fleabay, but got confused. can i use downpipes for later models? Or do i need to buy 1998 specific pipes? Cheers


You should have said earlier fella - would have got you some when I had the end can off of ChristoT's bike  :rolleyes .   
Title: Re: New downpipe needed for 1998 model, what can i use?
Post by: Arfa on 11 September 2013, 10:54:17 am
Do report back, need some new pipes and ideally new can too. Currently in split mind between Venom/Motard and the Delkevic pipes
Title: Re: New downpipe needed for 1998 model, what can i use?
Post by: Mike @ Bristol on 11 September 2013, 09:34:38 pm
I've had a scout around on fleabay, but got confused. can i use downpipes for later models? Or do i need to buy 1998 specific pipes? Cheers


You should have said earlier fella - would have got you some when I had the end can off of ChristoT's bike  :rolleyes .


No probs, I'm happy to invest in some shiny new ones.  Thanks though.