Header pipe protection - suggestions please!

Iconic944ss · 10-Jan-2006, 23:55

I'm putting together a plan of attack for my 900ss and after assembling my newly acquired spaghetti headers - they look as though they need some protection from the elements.

eg - I want them to look good / last as long as possible.

I already have some PJ1 silver exhaust enamel spray that I could use or I wonder if there is something more effective and long lasting (but cheap, you understand

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Cheers - Frank

twpd · 11-Jan-2006, 00:10

Frank,

A company I used to use do an aluminium flame spray coating for exhausts which, leaves them in a dull silver/grey colour. This can then be overpainted using a heat-resistant paint. apparently it works very well. They are based in Redditch...

Redditch Shotblasting Co.Ltd
Unit 6, Bartleet Rd, Washford Ind Est, Redditch, Worcestershire B98 0DQ
Tel: 01527 529659

They did a very good job of them of some powder coating for me.

BTW...I spoke to Roy Thersby yesterday - very friendly and helpful. I'm dropping off all 3 sets of wheels for coating to him plus he's gonna have a look at that damaged front rim too. His prices seem very reasonable. Thanks for the tip.

[Edited on 10-1-2006 by twpd]

Iconic944ss · 11-Jan-2006, 00:15

Cheers - I seem to remember a company in Newton Aycliffe of all places that used to do stove enamelling type work but that was years ago.

Frank

Nigel C · 11-Jan-2006, 00:21

A Fender extender would a good starting point

Iconic944ss · 11-Jan-2006, 00:35

Good point - but I never found anyone who did a good one Nigel.

There is a German company that does an extended mudguard - but thats an expensive way of doing things

F

Nigel C · 11-Jan-2006, 00:55

yeah not the most attractive bits of kit .

There are quite a few Carbon fibre fetishists on here maybe they know someone who could knock one up to fit your bike

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11-Jan-2006, 00:15	#3
Iconic944ss Registered Forum User WSB Hero Bikes: 1993 - 944SS & Aprilia Falco Posts: 7,795 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north east Cheers - I seem to remember a company in Newton Aycliffe of all places that used to do stove enamelling type work but that was years ago. Frank Reply

11-Jan-2006, 00:21	#4
Nigel C Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,710 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Worthing Sussex Mood: happy bike passed MOT A Fender extender would a good starting point Reply

11-Jan-2006, 00:35	#5
Iconic944ss Registered Forum User WSB Hero Bikes: 1993 - 944SS & Aprilia Falco Posts: 7,795 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north east Good point - but I never found anyone who did a good one Nigel. There is a German company that does an extended mudguard - but thats an expensive way of doing things F Reply

11-Jan-2006, 00:55	#6
Nigel C Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,710 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Worthing Sussex Mood: happy bike passed MOT yeah not the most attractive bits of kit . There are quite a few Carbon fibre fetishists on here maybe they know someone who could knock one up to fit your bike Reply