Stock exhaust or Pipemaster 6 into 6?

jwalte01 · Post by **jwalte01** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:46 pm

Now that I have sold my Supertrapps I want to complete my project with the best pipes for investment purposes. I am looking for opinions from the Masters.
Which set of pipes will add the most value to the bike if I decide to sell it someday? A new set of replica stock pipes or the Pipemaster 6 into 6?
By the way they are going on a 79 model that I have brought back to original condition

Terry · Post by **Terry** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 11:45 pm

Well I don't buy and sell them but I would think that an OEM set in pristine condition would be number one in 'added' value to any resto. In my opinion the replica pipes would take third behind a pristine set of Pipemasters. You wouldn't have to answer the 'are they real' question with Pipemasters.

alimey4u2 · Post by **alimey4u2** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:50 am

Pipemasters have that "WOW" factor important in selling. To the collector ( no pun intended) stock pipes command respect...

steve murdoch icoa #5322 · Wed Dec 23, 2009 7:07 am

Using ballpark figures, a new PipeMasters system is going to cost $2100.00 and a replica Delkavic is going to cost $1850.00.
Spending that much money on an OEM system should get you something in excellent condition. Like the other guys said stock would be the way to go.

EMS · Post by **EMS** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 7:23 am

Agree, agree and agree! No1 - Stock -422- pipes, No2 - 6-6, No3 - Delkevic replica.

Rick Pope · Post by **Rick Pope** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 9:14 am

I'll chime in with an "agreed" to the above, with one condition....

Don't get crazy and spend bigs bucks on a perfect set of originals. That would cost more than what value it would add. Decent originals will give you the best all-around performance (Both on the road and at gatherings) without breaking the bank.

That said, I'm looking for some nice 422 pipes for a project....

Mopar_Tony_SF1 · Post by **Mopar_Tony_SF1** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:05 pm

I would go with stainless traps over pipemasters.

Don · Post by **Don** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:33 pm

I went with the stainless Pipemasters over the traps ;)

Don

alimey4u2 · Post by **alimey4u2** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:43 pm

OK guys, no bickering....

A conversation overheard at a recent bike meet: "F**k me, I bet those pipes cost more than my bike !!"..... Little did they know...

EMS · Post by **EMS** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:15 pm

alimey4u2 wrote:OK guys, no bickering....

..especially as he has already sold his Supertrapps and only wants to know whether to buy a fake original (Delkevic) or a 6-6....

alimey4u2 · Post by **alimey4u2** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:20 pm

Just teasing the guys Mike, nothing like a bit of friendly banter, as you well know...

Terry · Post by **Terry** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 7:49 pm

How about some Schules? Only $3,113+ $79 shipping (for unpolished stainless) and they have a 10 year warranty!!! More expensive than some CBXs!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-CB ... ccessories

sixofsix · Post by **sixofsix** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 12:53 am

I thought the German CBX Parts fellow was to have Sankie or however it's spelled, original systems for sale right around now?

alimey4u2 · Post by **alimey4u2** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 4:42 am

sixofsix wrote:I thought the German CBX Parts fellow was to have Sankie or however it's spelled, original systems for sale right around now?

A Dutch chappie, Joost knows him well. I actually met him at the Euro CBX rally this year. Quality kit for sure but I fear he has missed the boat on the majority of sales, due to the prior availability of DKs. Hope I'm wrong though....

EMS · Post by **EMS** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 6:32 am

I though they would be available through the Dutch club?