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  • #1

    Good deal?

    I found a set of kerker pipes on a certain website last night. The pipes look like they're in pretty good condition, but the seller only has 3 pictures so it's hard to truly tell. He wants $200 for them, does that seem reasonable?

    I'd share the link, but I'm afraid somebody from here might snatch them before I can haha .
    80 G
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  • #2
    It's subjective. James across the pond paid over a grand for his stainless pipes. I paid close to $200 for my OEM system. If I needed some pipes, those are exactly the pipes I'd be after, and a price I'd be willing to pay if they were in good shape.
    1979 XS1100F
    2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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    • #3
      $200 for a solid complete XS exhaust is a good deal... But do make sure it's complete. Parts for many of the aftermarket exhausts are getting every bit as rare as good OEM systems. For some bits, if you have some fab skill this can be addressed, but not always.
      Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

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      '82 XJ rebuild project
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      '79F parts...
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      • #4
        Yes

        I saw those pipes for sale and I thought it was a great opportunity for someone that coveted Kerkers. They seem to be in decent shape.
        -Mike
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        '79 XS1100SF 20k miles
        '80 XS1100SG 44k miles
        '81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
        '79 XS750SF 17k miles
        '85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
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        '86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles

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        • #5
          Thanks guys for the input. The exhaust I have now is pretty rusty in a lot of places so I'm better off replacing it. Payday is just around the corner, so hopefully the listing doesn't disappear before then!
          80 G

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          • #6
            A couple things to keep in mind with the Kirker exhaust----- You have to remove it to change your oil filter--------and where it runs under the engine is awfully close to the ground and hits a lot. You might look close to see how flattened those pipes are right there.

            I had a Kirker on my SG when I first got it. I didn't like it for the above stated reasons.
            Greg

            Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

            ― Albert Einstein

            80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

            The list changes.

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            • #7
              Jardine spaghetti's are nice..

              sorry, they are my favorite, seem to flow good and sound nice.

              seem to have good power band with them.

              but.. this is my OPINION.

              i have no dyno tests to prove the above statements.
              1979 XS1100SF Special.78 E motor/carbs, Jardine 4-2 exhaust, XS Green coils, Corbin seat, S.S. Brake lines, Hard cases, Heated grips.

              2012 FJR1300 Gen 2. Heli bar risers, R-gaza crash bars, mccruise cruise control.

              (2)2008 WR250R. Because kids outgrew others.

              2007 Suzuki V-Strom 1000. (Just added 2024) pre-crashed.

              1975 Kawasaki S1 250. My first bike. Still have it. NO I'm not selling it!!

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              • #8
                Originally posted by MindWebs View Post
                Jardine spaghetti's are nice..

                sorry, they are my favorite, seem to flow good and sound nice.

                seem to have good power band with them.

                but.. this is my OPINION.

                i have no dyno tests to prove the above statements.
                That's what's on Gary's dragon bike.

                I have a set but one flange end is broken and one muffler is broken.
                Greg

                Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                ― Albert Einstein

                80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                The list changes.

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                • #9
                  Well guys, I was too slow, the pipes have been sold. They were still listed last night but I checked after picking up my check this morning and they were gone .

                  A jardine system would be nice, but chances are I'll never find one haha.
                  80 G

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