Downpipe choices

[AdamC]

I'm pretty certain they're Chinese, they're definitely Motad (who quoted me £305 at the show

[AdamC]

:eek

So interested to hear any user feedback on the Lextek.

[AdamC]

I'm pretty certain they're Chinese, they're definitely Motad (who quoted me £305 at the show

*not Motad

[risticuss]

They were direct from Motad through eBay.
The centre stand bracket is on the link pipe by the way.

[bandit]

Sorry risticuss,forgot the stand bracket was on the link pipe,when you put them on did you find the clamps that bolt to the head bend when tightened easily.   

[risticuss]

I did notice that, as well as the fact that they're quite a bit thicker and so I struggled to get the nuts on more than I should have.

[sc0ttie]

Hi All... and more specifically Pickle I think...


It has now come the time where I need to replace my original downpipes and rather than start a new thread I figured I'd message on here.


Pickle - what was the best price you got from Motad? I'll be calling next week but figured I should see what they offered you before i do.


Thanks

HJFazer

Did you call and get that price? I think I may have to do this also but I wondered how you got on?

[Bimbam]

I see at lot of posts about this topic.
Why not buy the orginal downpipes?
My downpipes is from 1998 and are fine, so the quality must be ok. (not perfect)

[fazersharp]

I see at lot of posts about this topic.
Why not buy the orginal downpipes?
My downpipes is from 1998 and are fine, so the quality must be ok. (not perfect)

Are you sure!
I am a dry rider only "98" and just seen 3 or 4 pin prick holes in the collector area (same place as the OP ). Have a lay down and look underneath.
I think the rot mainly from the inside via condensation - water vaper.
But you are right no one ever talks about fitting standard OEM steel pipes which brings me to the question can you even get them and if so are stainless steel ones cheaper.

[Bimbam]

Now i checket and i have no holes. (lucky?) The bike has only gone 52.000 km.

I will check avability and price at the local Yamaha dealer.
But i dont expect answers i the weekend.
I will keep you posted 

[fatboy]

Still available from Yamaha, bit pricey mind
https://www.fowlersparts.co.uk/parts/416...-b/exhaust

[fatboy]

Got a set on mine from sandy bike spares, been on about 4years.no problems so far.
Regards Adrian

[fazersharp]

Still available from Yamaha, bit pricey mind
https://www.fowlersparts.co.uk/parts/416...-b/exhaust

£761.63
excl. VAT
You are not wrong there
I wouldnt mind new standard ones if only they were cheaper than better quality stainless ones

[Bimbam]

Now i got the price in Denmark = 1080 GBP. Auch  :o

Now i know why you want another.

[Bimbam]

Hi again 
Finally got the price on Micron downpipes. It is 470 GBP.
Anybody know The Micron downpipes?

[risticuss]

I thought Micron had gone bust.

The thing that gets me about the second hand OEM downpipes that are sometimes up for sale on eBay, they're usually rusty as anything, and the sellers want £150 usually.  Might as well buy a stainless set for not much more, OEM or not.

[fazersharp]

Even if they look good on the outside they may still be shot on the inside at the collector area, its a water trap there

[sc0ttie]

Even if they look good on the outside they may still be shot on the inside at the collecter area, its a water trap there

This is what has stopped me from buying any used from ebay, you just cant tell how the inside is, most of them look corroded on the outside anyway so an indication of the inside and miles they did already. I am getting a set of new Motad header pipes next month, I have had to do a temporary repair on my collector box for now as I have already got rear tyre and clutch to replace this month.

[bandit]

Start soaking those header nuts with plusgas spray well before trying to remove them. Good luck. 

[Fergus]

Hi all, Just a quick heads up,
I saw Motad headers listed on ebay yestarday for £165.00, I rang Motad, who said they shouldn't be listed at that price....He looked up the ebay post and said  they would honour the listing and have shipped them to me for the quoted ebay price....