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Ian_Jenkins

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Exhaust replacement standard or 2 into 1 ??
« on: December 26, 2010, 08:28:29 AM »
Hello and a Merry Christmas   . This is my 1st post on the forum though I have been stalking it for a while. I have an 84 R65 in the process of restoration and I'm looking at replacing the exhaust. With either a standard set up (stainless) set up though I am toying with the idea of a 2 into 1 system.

The 1st couple of photo's taken from the Gibson Exhausts web site who are based just round the corner from me. One extra question can anyone identify the rear shocks in the photo?

Armours Motor Products Ltd also are not badly priced for an SS 2 into system. But no photo's.

Any views or idea's would be a help.

Many Thanks
Ian
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Ian_Jenkins

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Re: Exhaust replacement standard or 2 into 1 ??
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2010, 12:20:03 PM »
Go on work..
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Ian_Jenkins

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Re: Exhaust replacement standard or 2 into 1 ??
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2010, 12:25:49 PM »
ftp://http://gibsonexhausts.co.uk/ and ftp://http://www.armoursltd.co.uk/

kindly taken from their website

REPLACEMENT STAINLESS EXHAUSTS
FOR CONTINENTAL CLASSICS PRE 1985
BMW
Exhaust pipe sets R50, R60, R69S, sold less headnuts, rings normally
supplied loose for welding, or can be welded by us if old head nuts sent
with order (New nuts R50/60 £17.50 pr extra ready attached) £117.50 set
*Exhaust pipe set inc bal series 5/6/7 (38mm) £117.50 set
Two in one, series 5/6/7 Right or LH Fitting £117.50 set
*Exhaust pipe set, inc bal, R45, R65 £117.50 set
Silencers series 5/6/7, R45, R65 (State exact model) £168.50 pr
Silencers R50/60, R69S £168.50 pr
40mm pipe sets and silencers for RS models also available, plus many others
back to 1936 PLEASE ENQUIRE.
*For systems with two balance pipes please add £ 12.00
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Re: Exhaust replacement standard or 2 into 1 ??
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2010, 01:37:22 PM »
I would go with a stainless system over an OEM system .

If the 2 into 1 exhaust system requires removing the center stand, you may want to get a Brown side stand, as these bikes do not like to be left on the OEM side stands for any length of time, due to the extreme lean angle while on the side stand .
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Re: Exhaust replacement standard or 2 into 1 ??
« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2010, 04:10:54 PM »
Just be aware that the 2 into 1 is a little loud.
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Ian_Jenkins

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Re: Exhaust replacement standard or 2 into 1 ??
« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2010, 05:09:00 AM »
Any idea's on the make of rear shocks ?
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Re: Exhaust replacement standard or 2 into 1 ??
« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2010, 10:55:46 AM »
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Just be aware that the 2 into 1 is a little loud.
Ooooh errr like the sound of that.
Brit euro are the ones fitted to mine and they sound sweet.
 
http://www.brituro.com/page/products_and_services
there are periodicaly sets of shocks on ebay which look quite reasonable
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-R45-R65-boxer-new-chrome-rear-shocks-CLASSIC-1m03-/220712630464?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item33637f78c0
for our Aussie members this seller has now opened a shop in Brisbane.
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Re: Exhaust replacement standard or 2 into 1 ??
« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2010, 11:23:30 AM »
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Any idea's on the make of rear shocks ?

What's the sticker say on the lower portion of the shock body?

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Ian_Jenkins

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Re: Exhaust replacement standard or 2 into 1 ??
« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2010, 03:52:34 PM »
Lou, have you any photo's ?


Monte, I think it says something, something TTON.
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« Reply #9 on: December 28, 2010, 03:24:21 AM »
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Lou, have you any photo's ?


Monte, I think it says something, something TTON.
This is what they sound like.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTI0RhJleHQ
I will guide you to some photos later today when i finish work.
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Re: Exhaust replacement standard or 2 into 1 ??
« Reply #10 on: December 28, 2010, 10:32:32 AM »
If you look in ride reports "Gertie the snow Queen" theres a good image of the Brituro exhaust.As far as i can tell the only difference between them and OEM is they are slightly more flared out on the mounting rather than being parallel to the frame, i gives a more sporty look IMHO they also come with the 35/38 insert so they will fit whatever the year.
Slide show of the rebuild.......
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Ian_Jenkins

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« Reply #11 on: January 02, 2011, 01:27:02 PM »
Lou they look very nice. Like you, the sound for me is very important. In London people need to know your coming  ;D

I'm going to email Brituro and Armous Ltd in the New Year and see what they can do for me.

Found a place in Italy that do some good shock'shttp://www.motocicliveloci.it/inglese/catalogue/ammortizzatori_uk.htm

G.A.Z.I.-01 and G.A.Z.I.-03 catching my eye.
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« Reply #12 on: January 05, 2011, 09:07:50 AM »
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Go on work..


Veloslow - those are sweet looking pipes!!!  I wonder how they sound.  Looks like you can pack them with glass youself!!  I likeee!   Lizard brain says "ooooooogh shiney"  8-)
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Ian_Jenkins

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« Reply #13 on: January 05, 2011, 03:58:54 PM »
If I get a chance tomorrow I'll give Gibson exhausts a ring and see what they can come up with. I'm wondering if the exhausts may be better with a front or rear balance pipe? They may also have an idea on the make of  shocks.

With luck they will have some rasp... ;)
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Re: Exhaust replacement standard or 2 into 1 ??
« Reply #14 on: January 05, 2011, 04:33:17 PM »
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If I get a chance tomorrow I'll give Gibson exhausts a ring and see what they can come up with. I'm wondering if the exhausts may be better with a front or rear balance pipe? They may also have an idea on the make of  shocks.

With luck they will have some rasp... ;)


The bike in the pics, has the motor mounts shifted.

That means the header pipes on that bike, won't fit a stock one.


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