The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Hrvatin on April 30, 2013, 05:15:54 AM

Title: Exhaust cross overs
Post by: Hrvatin on April 30, 2013, 05:15:54 AM

Does anyone know where I can buy the exhaust cross overs?  I tried Max, and the front one is on back order with no estimated date, and the one underneath is ordered from Germany.
These don't seem like complicated pieces for re-manufacture, and I thought would be normal replaceable items.  What am I missing?
Any help would be appreciated.
Ron John

Title: Re: Exhaust cross overs
Post by: Armen on April 30, 2013, 07:18:32 AM

How about a stainless one from Keihan in England?

Title: Re: Exhaust cross overs
Post by: steve hawkins on April 30, 2013, 07:38:46 AM

Motobins or Motorworks in the UK.

Probably got them in chrome as well as the Stainles Armen has already mentioned.

Cheers

Rev. light

Title: Re: Exhaust cross overs
Post by: Bob_Roller on April 30, 2013, 08:05:25 AM

Production of the second generation R65 stopped in 1984, that's 29 years ago .

Manufacturers are only required to have parts available for 20 years in the US .

I seem to recall that some vacuum cleaners have the same size metal tube as the crossover pipes some owners have used this as a short term fix ..

Title: Re: Exhaust cross overs
Post by: Justin B. on April 30, 2013, 04:59:46 PM

The front x-over pipe just happens to be the same size as 1" electrical conduit.  At least it was on the '80...  Cut a chunk to size, cut a couple of slits on the ends, and attach with SS hose clamps.

Title: Re: Exhaust cross overs
Post by: Red_Hen on May 01, 2013, 06:46:03 PM

Justin makes a good suggestion.

I needed a new xmember pipe & parts houses want upwards of $80 new.
Went to local hardware store & purchased drain pipe silver plated over brass that fits beneath kitchen sink - a $10 fix.