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Old 17-11-22, 06:32 PM   #1
garynortheast
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Default Front header replaced

The front header on my curvy was in a poor state. The studs and retaining collar were corroded almost beyond recognition, and the other end where it enters the collector was cracked right through. I bought a reasonable second hand header on ebay and got new studs, nuts, copper manifold gasket and the graphite sleeve for the other end.

Then, for the first time ever I took it to someone else to get it sorted. That was DC Motorcycle repairs in Newtown, and I would have to say they were brilliant. Knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. They managed to get what was left of the studs out without having to drill them, and fitted the new studs, gaskets, and header. Just in time too, as the corrosion had started eating into the head, but after a spot of careful cleaning up, and dressing the area, the whole lot went back together just fine.

What a difference to the bike as well. Now it has full back pressure from the silencer it runs smoothly and without popping and farting. It ticks over properly again too.

They even washed and polished the bike for me before I collected it! I can't recommend these folks highly enough, a great job.
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