Stock XS1100F exhaust on ebay with cracks near header/mufflers

[gtem]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/38752300544...4aAuy-EALw_wcB

How repairable do you guys think those cracks are? Would one have to grind the chrome back, lay a bead down, then rechrome?

[LAB3]

To the best of my knowledge a used exhaust pipe cannot be rechromed due to the loose material inside of it getting mixed into the plating tank and contaminating the fluid inside of it. You'd end up with all kinds of specks, pits and places where the chrome wouldn't adhere to the metal not to mention having to replace the fluid and cleaning out the tank.

[DEEBS11]

You can't rechrome dirty metal. Especially with carbon on the inside where you can't clean. It will contaminate the process. For $300 ? Wow.


This is about the best deal going these days. However, it is louder than stock but it is stainless.

[LenB]

The bigger question is the extent of the internal corrosion. Went through two sets from rusting out at the axle detents because I worked close to home and the pipes didn't heat up enough to burn off the condensation - shot exhaust up behind the fairing - a little unsafe. What's left could be pretty thin metal and difficult to weld.

[speedlimit85]

new cracks form after weld...but may last ...those look worth it to me

[LAB3]

Considering the shipping costs you're probably better off going with that new system Deebs linked to. Also, have you tried this place yet?

https://www.newmotorcycleparts.net/