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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: Pedal Pusher on June 18, 2007, 03:46:33 PM

Title: Replacing Rusty Headers?
Post by: Pedal Pusher on June 18, 2007, 03:46:33 PM
The headers on the V&H exhaust of my new to me GS are in fairly sorry shape (e.g. very rusty and dented).  I've sanded the loose rust off and given it a coat or 2 of high temp paint to stop any more rustting, but I'm guessing they'll need to be replaced in a few years.  Has anyone gotten the headers fabricated at an exhaust shop or will a new exhaust be in order?

Title: Re: Replacing Rusty Headers?
Post by: The Buddha on June 18, 2007, 07:37:45 PM
Yup, V&H is made out of donkey crap. Yosh is made out of like horse crap and stock is made from elephant crap, by far, elephant crap resists rust much better.
Cool.
Srinath.
Title: Re: Replacing Rusty Headers?
Post by: alerbaugh on June 18, 2007, 07:53:59 PM
if you go directly to the manufacturer they might give you just the header.  i kno muzzy wouldnt give me just a can that i neededunless i was a dealer and my local dealer wouldnt agree to it.
Title: Re: Replacing Rusty Headers?
Post by: Pedal Pusher on June 18, 2007, 08:05:10 PM
I suppose I'm looking to avoid buying a whole new after-market exhaust. The aluminum / stainless steel Jardine system is kind of attractive though, Figure new brake lines, springs and fork seals would be first though.