Chrome exhaust repair
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Chrome exhaust repair
12 Feb 2015 09:56 - 12 Feb 2015 09:57
Thought I'd share this one here. I had a crack develop on my KZ650 exhaust, right by the rear hanger, I have been looking for a stock replacement but i have been unable to find anything nicer than what I have. My buddy offered to weld it up with silicon bronze. Apparently it takes a very low heat to get it to bead so he was able to repair the exhaust without grinding down or burning through the chrome, it did discolor it very slightly though. I'm very pleased. It reminds me of Kintsugi- repairing pottery with gold. I don't think ill replace the exhaust now, a well done repair gives something character IMHO.
Last edit: 12 Feb 2015 09:57 by DoctoRot.
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Re: Chrome exhaust repair
12 Feb 2015 10:18
Nice..... 
1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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