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johnnyrod · 28-06-06, 09:50 AM

Anyone know where is a good bet for a bit of exhaust? I've got a full stainless Akro system, but in a recent unplanned tarmac/axe interface event did a good job of squashing the secondary (link pipe) against the rear brake torque arm bolt etc. so it's now oval to match to can. Know someone I can get a replacement from? The original Akrapovic is £125! That's at least a tenner an inch!

northwind · 28-06-06, 11:06 AM

If it's still the right overall shape- ie both ends are in the right place, but it's squashed inbetween- then any exhaust builder will be able to do you a replacement. OS Stainless were very helpful for me, they had no problem taking on a daft wee job for the Virago and did lovely work.

johnnyrod · 29-06-06, 07:58 AM

Hmm, thanks mate but let's just say they obviously don't want my business. Any other suggestions gratefully received...

21QUEST · 29-06-06, 08:15 AM

Zorstec? , www.campbellcustom.co.uk or indeed any of the smaller exhaust manufacturers. There is a place a go past everday in London(can't remeber what they are called) but I'll stop and check for you on my way back today.

Cheers
Ben

johnnyrod · 29-06-06, 08:54 AM

Nice one, just spoken to Zorstec www.zorstec.net, they are much more helpful and reckon about £40. Cheers guys!

northwind · 29-06-06, 09:18 AM

Ah well. They were great with me, Zorstec more or told me to **** off

28-06-06, 09:50 AM	#1
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,128	Squashed zorst Anyone know where is a good bet for a bit of exhaust? I've got a full stainless Akro system, but in a recent unplanned tarmac/axe interface event did a good job of squashing the secondary (link pipe) against the rear brake torque arm bolt etc. so it's now oval to match to can. Know someone I can get a replacement from? The original Akrapovic is £125! That's at least a tenner an inch!

28-06-06, 11:06 AM	#2
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	If it's still the right overall shape- ie both ends are in the right place, but it's squashed inbetween- then any exhaust builder will be able to do you a replacement. OS Stainless were very helpful for me, they had no problem taking on a daft wee job for the Virago and did lovely work. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

29-06-06, 09:18 AM	#6
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Ah well. They were great with me, Zorstec more or told me to **** off __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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29-06-06, 07:58 AM	#3
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,128	Hmm, thanks mate but let's just say they obviously don't want my business. Any other suggestions gratefully received...

29-06-06, 08:54 AM	#5
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,128	Nice one, just spoken to Zorstec www.zorstec.net, they are much more helpful and reckon about £40. Cheers guys!