Author Topic: Exhaust 341's & 300's Discontinued... (Read 9223 times)

Johnie · « **on:** September 24, 2012, 12:57:51 PM »

I just got back from my dealer. I was checking on the availability of the 300's and 341's and was told they are no longer being made. The only pipe available right now is 341 pipe #1. The four HM300 pipes all come back "discontinued". He talked to the Honda rep who told him they will no longer be supplying pipes for these old CB750K's. What the heck? Did any of you guys hear about this? I wonder if there is a way we can band together to let them know our feelings?

phil71 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 24, 2012, 01:11:11 PM »

been that way for awhile. Yamiya baby.

Viktor.J · « **Reply #2 on:** September 24, 2012, 01:21:57 PM »

David silver still have some original pipes !

// Viktor

Johnie · « **Reply #3 on:** September 24, 2012, 01:25:52 PM »

I don't know what heading under the Yamiya site I can not find them??? I will check Silver, but a friend said he could not get a #2 pipe of the 341's from them. I just bought an entire 341 set in spring 2012 with no problems. Did not know we were coming to this? I wonder if someone is making them for the other dealers or if those are just left overs? So when Silver Spares, CMSNL, etc. are gone we are out of luck???

Rookster · « **Reply #4 on:** September 24, 2012, 01:36:48 PM »

David Silver Spares also carries repro 341 exhausts for less money than the "OEM".

Scott

CrankyOldGuy · « **Reply #5 on:** September 24, 2012, 03:36:58 PM »

Just visited the DSS site. No HM 300's available.

Under the complete genuine HM341 set the following was stated:"An original set of exhausts for all 4 cylinders, baring the factory stamp HM341. This set is suitable to fit onto the K0 & K1 but does not have a removable baffle and does not have the HM300 factory stamp." (4 sets in stock)

The replacement HM341's (replica) are out of stock.

This does not sound good for the HM300's.

E-mail sent to DSS.

At least the big box in my basement is looking good.

Harry O.

Johnie · « **Reply #6 on:** September 24, 2012, 03:53:44 PM »

Makes me want to stop restoring these bikes if I can not get the OEM exhaust anymore.

markb · « **Reply #7 on:** September 24, 2012, 03:57:26 PM »

Quote from: Johnie on September 24, 2012, 01:25:52 PM

I don't know what heading under the Yamiya site I can not find them???

I just checked myself and you're right they're not listed. But I've seen that before where they're not listed and then they're back presumably when they produce some more. They did have the no number pipes - not correct for later K0's. If you really want 300's or 341's I would check back. There's obviously a bigger market for them than the no number pipes.

phil71 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 24, 2012, 04:05:55 PM »

wow, they're gone from there too. I liked them better than OEm, cuz the modern Honda HM300s had a warning stamped that the originals don't

Damfino · « **Reply #9 on:** September 24, 2012, 04:16:47 PM »

Wow, this would suck, but then I have a new set of 341's in my garage that I purchased shortly after buying my bike. Guess maybe I should move them to the safe?

phil71 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 24, 2012, 04:21:17 PM »

id definitely vacuum seal 'em or somethin

Rookster · « **Reply #11 on:** September 24, 2012, 05:31:08 PM »

Try restoring a British bike. There are no OEM spares anymore except for NOS stuff or reproduction. The aftermarket will fill the demand if Honda won't. I think there probably isn't as much demand as we all think though. Lots of people talk about getting the OEM exhausts but how many does Honda actually sell anually. I would guess less than 1,000. Just food for thought.

Scott

dhall57 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 25, 2012, 03:21:03 AM »

Quote from: Johnie on September 24, 2012, 03:53:44 PM

Makes me want to stop restoring these bikes if I can not get the OEM exhaust anymore.

Don't do that Johnie, I really enjoy your projects. But I know what you mean. Those 300's and 341's really do make the bike.

CrankyOldGuy · « **Reply #13 on:** September 25, 2012, 02:12:19 PM »

Following is the response I received from DSS.

Dear Sir,
You are correct in saying that the 300 and 341 type exhaust pipes are now discontinued. We can still supply the 341 pipes from stock at present but not the 300 type at this time. Hopefully replica pipes will be available next year. If you require genuine 341 pipes please order now to avoid disappointment.
Regards
Mark

Harry O.

bender01 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 06, 2013, 04:55:21 AM »

DSS sent me an e-mail that 341s were back in stock.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 06, 2013, 03:45:04 PM »

Quote from: dhall57 on September 25, 2012, 03:21:03 AM

Quote from: Johnie on September 24, 2012, 03:53:44 PM
Makes me want to stop restoring these bikes if I can not get the OEM exhaust anymore.
Don't do that Johnie, I really enjoy your projects. But I know what you mean. Those 300's and 341's really do make the bike really heavy.

ftfy

greenjeans · « **Reply #16 on:** February 07, 2013, 09:54:13 AM »

Has anyone actually seen the reproduction pipes that DSS is selling ? The price is almost that of what the Honda were.

Suppose these are made by the same people that were supplying Honda ? The ones everyone was complaining about - bad chrome etc ?

bjatwood · « **Reply #17 on:** February 07, 2013, 04:37:49 PM »

Man I'm glad I got my 341's last summer!

With this dreadful news that the pipes have been discountinued.

Stev-o · « **Reply #18 on:** February 08, 2013, 07:23:19 PM »

Quote from: bender01 on February 06, 2013, 04:55:21 AM

DSS sent me an e-mail that 341s were back in stock.

Yes, four sets in stock, $965....

http://www.davidsilverspares.com/CB750K2-FOUR-1972/part_188989/

goldarrow · « **Reply #19 on:** February 08, 2013, 07:58:51 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on February 08, 2013, 07:23:19 PM

Quote from: bender01 on February 06, 2013, 04:55:21 AM
DSS sent me an e-mail that 341s were back in stock.

Yes, four sets in stock, $965....

http://www.davidsilverspares.com/CB750K2-FOUR-1972/part_188989/

And how is this replica set a fraction of cost of original? Is NOS set cost that much?

bender01 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 08, 2013, 11:29:37 PM »

And how is this replica set a fraction of cost of original? Is NOS set cost that much?

If I remember right. Last year when the chrome problems were arising 1099 for 341s plus shipping on E-bay. I had My Honda shop price them around the same and of course I could of seen them in person before taking delivery without shipping. Wish I had done that. Shields and hardware weren't included in the e-bay/dealers price. I bought 550k pipes from my dealer in 2008 for just under 800. That was a purchase I don't regret.

Johnie · « **Reply #21 on:** February 09, 2013, 06:48:30 AM »

Speaking of the chrome problems with these pipes...here are a couple pics of what I sent back. No shine...looked like someone hit them with a bead blaster. I wonder what happened to those pipes? I think it was 4 that I returned to Honda before I even left the dealership. The rep told the dealer there were no more in the USA warehouses...finally one came direct from Japan. They did take pretty good care of me.

dhall57 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 09, 2013, 07:43:12 AM »

Pretty shabby looking Johnie to be new pipes that you paid big $$ for. Don't blame you a bit for sending them back until you got a good set. As you know if you've checked out some other threads I need a decent used #2 341 pipe witch would give me a complete set for my K6. So if you run across one by chance somewhere please let me know and I'll be sure to put in a good word to MM for you

Stev-o · « **Reply #23 on:** February 09, 2013, 08:00:23 AM »

DHall - you have a sweet looking K6, how much would you spend for a good #2?
$2-300 shipped? Consider this: buy the repop from DSS, then sell your 3 good pipes and the 4-1 and you'll possibly be spending that same amount of money but have brand spanking new exhaust. Just a thought...

dhall57 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 09, 2013, 08:26:52 AM »

Something to consider Stev-o and thanks for the nice words about my K6.

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