Original Z1b exhaust repairs/rechrome

[albertros58]

Hi All

I'm wanting to restore a set of original z1b exhausts, they need a couple of dents pulling out, a little bit of febrication/welding and re chroming. Has anyone been down that road and found a reliable specialist exhaust restorer they can recommend?

Thanks in advance

Albertros58

[damien.wrl]

I am in a similar position but bought a second hand set of 4:2 for my 1000, this has put paying out more on hold for a while, I had several recommendations for a company called Silvabronze ... was intending to approach some Old school classic restorers for opinions as it was suggested that it may be impossible

[relisysxx]

Depends on how bad they are, I sent 2 systems to Marque Restore in Coventry before Xmas, one came back like new but the other was beyond repair.
The thing you need to remember is they have to do a lot of work (stripping chrome etc) before sending it to their repair guy so you will still get a hefty bill if the exhaust is toast.
Not saying I would'nt do it again but something to be aware of.

[johnA]

hello Albert i had some exhausts repaired and re chromed at quality chrome in hull which i know is a bit far for you they even managed to keep the factory stampings they were off a yamaha rd400 though so there were no rotting issues with them being oily inside

[albertros58]

Hi guys

Thanks for all your comments and advise, my exhausts are really in pretty good condition with correct stamps etc.. only really one pipe that needs fabrication/welding patchwork etc...Guess I just going to have to hunt them down and get some quotes.

Thanks for the response
Cheers
Albertros58