once again, I'm a beginner, so please excuse me if this is a stupid question...I have a 76' CB500T that I've completely torn apart. I'm redoing just about everything, to give the old girl a complete makeover...I plan on changing the exhaust. I don't like the look of hte OEM crap, and the prechamber is quite gaudy as well....so, what are my options:
1. Remove prechamber, weld patches over the holes (I plan on using high heat wrap anyway) then replace the mufflers.
OR, what I'd LOVE to do, is get a hold of some CL450 pipes, the high ones with the heat shield...I like those...question is, would they fit? I know the 76' 450 pipes will, but they are CB, right? damn Honda and these letters, anyway...
I guess in a nutshell, I'm wondering, would ANY "twin" exhaust headers work on my bike. I just looked at the KZ750 thread in Big Arse Projects, and his headers appear to look like they might fit on the 500T with very little modification...
P.S....I want to let EVERYONE know that I have learned WAY too much about motorcycles just from reading posts on this wonderful forum...I have a fiberglass seat in progress, used tricks for stripping paint, got ideas for electronics upgrades, sources for parts, etc....this is really an invaluable tool for me, and I wanted to let you all know that I appreciate any help thrown my way...gotta get a chapter in Pittsburgh, PA. I know that there are a few of us on here now, and hopefully riding our bikes around town next summer can generate more interest in this niche of cycling...this city is dominated by hard headed harley types...
1. Remove prechamber, weld patches over the holes (I plan on using high heat wrap anyway) then replace the mufflers.
OR, what I'd LOVE to do, is get a hold of some CL450 pipes, the high ones with the heat shield...I like those...question is, would they fit? I know the 76' 450 pipes will, but they are CB, right? damn Honda and these letters, anyway...
I guess in a nutshell, I'm wondering, would ANY "twin" exhaust headers work on my bike. I just looked at the KZ750 thread in Big Arse Projects, and his headers appear to look like they might fit on the 500T with very little modification...
P.S....I want to let EVERYONE know that I have learned WAY too much about motorcycles just from reading posts on this wonderful forum...I have a fiberglass seat in progress, used tricks for stripping paint, got ideas for electronics upgrades, sources for parts, etc....this is really an invaluable tool for me, and I wanted to let you all know that I appreciate any help thrown my way...gotta get a chapter in Pittsburgh, PA. I know that there are a few of us on here now, and hopefully riding our bikes around town next summer can generate more interest in this niche of cycling...this city is dominated by hard headed harley types...