The Electrolux Crossover Pipe Solution - NOT!

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Well, I gave it a try.  
I was suspect about it working ever since my headers arrived because one end of the 'Lux pipe I had was not flared and I did a test fit in the living room and it looked like it had way too much slop.  But I had it on good authority that this was an option, so today I tried to install my new pipes.

I cut the electrolux pipe down to size, and cut a compression gap in each end using my old OEM crossover as a guide.  
I started tightening down the first T-Bolt clamp (the smallest available) and it was nearly down to minimum diameter and the pipe was still very loose.  
I pulled the pipe off of the headers and I could see that the compression gap had closed up all the way with no discernible friction on the header.
Into the trash bin it went and I now have $20 worth of clamps in my spares box.  

So off to Motobins I go to see what they have to offer.

Not only is their OEM pipe cheaper than any I have seen Stateside ($69 USD), but they also offer a pattern pipe for $37 USD!  I have a pattern pipe on the way!

I decided to get my fasteners at the local hardware store...


I just wanted to let you all know since I've been advertising this "cheap alternative" for a few years now, but had never tried it myself, until now.  

[nhmaf]

They just don't make the Electrolux parts like they used to!!!

 

[Lucky_Lou]

I fitted the pattern pipe to mine no problem as far as i recall the only difference being the clamp is built in.
Lou

[k_enn]

Electrolux parts suck.

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

It occurred to me that the larger bikes have larger diameter head pipes, so it may work on them.
But for the price Motobins offers, who cares?

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

$48.57 includes shipping costs to the U.S.

[nhmaf]

Rob - can you post the motobins part # - I may be in need of replacing my crossover on my R65, tho I need to find a way to paint it black..... black as night, black as coal... I wanna see the sun, blotted out from the sky... I wanna paint it, paint it, paint it, paint it black..

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

http://www.motobins.co.uk/displayfinal.php?q=88425A&go=GO

Motobins part # 88425A

And they have a rear crossover for those who need them.  I guess they are a different length?
# 88426A

[Justin B.]

On the R65RS I found that 1" electrical conduit was a perfect fit!  Since we painted the rest of the exhaust system satin black the lack of chrome on the conduit was a big plus...