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Stainless Header cost $237
Stainless Muffler $160
Stainless clamp freebie  (Thanks Don!)
Total: $397

People have asked me numerous times how I like the Delkevic header, and until now I could not give a good response.

After having mounted it up on the bike I got to say I am quite pleased.  The fitment is great which is one of the features I like most.  You can buy the full exhaust with the Delkevic muffler for only $100 more.

I opted to go with the reverse shorty cone from cone engineering.  Now before my bike was pretty bad ass with the exhaust it had.  Now the thing rumbles like a true race bike.

It is loud for sure, but not ear piercing.  It was a fairly easy job with a 2 1/2" clamp and a left over saddle bag piece which I used to mount to the rear foot peg.  Barley visible.

Here some pics.  Video will follow in a week or so.


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Re: RE: cb750 stainless Delkevic Header & ConeEng stainless Megaphone
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2016, 12:12:54 PM »
I see CONE's prices have gone up 60% since bought mine  ::)

Looks great chewie!
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Re: RE: cb750 stainless Delkevic Header & ConeEng stainless Megaphone
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2016, 12:17:30 PM »
Man you seriously make this post and tell us it will be a week or so for a video? This is the setup I'm looking to do. Please post sooner????!!!!
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Re: RE: cb750 stainless Delkevic Header & ConeEng stainless Megaphone
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2016, 12:44:52 PM »
I see CONE's prices have gone up 60% since bought mine  ::)

Looks great chewie!

Thanks pretty happy with the way it turned out.  Having that 2 1/2" stainless clamp / bracket really made the whole thing work.  It was originally supposed to be for  400f.

I noticed the prices were a bit higher too.  O well.  Word gets around.

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Re: RE: cb750 stainless Delkevic Header & ConeEng stainless Megaphone
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2016, 12:48:09 PM »
Sorry got to figure out how to safely ship a 400f engine to Texas.

It is really mean.  I noticed that the same exhaust sounds different on two differnt CB750s.  I never knew the engine itself makes a difference for the sound made.

It is not just the exhaust.  I will try to make two video what is sounds like my souped up cb750 and a normal cb750.'


There is a big difference in overall noise factor.

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Re: RE: cb750 stainless Delkevic Header & ConeEng stainless Megaphone
« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2016, 12:57:06 PM »
That is easily one of the best looking frankenstein exhausts I've ever seen.  Looks right.
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Re: RE: cb750 stainless Delkevic Header & ConeEng stainless Megaphone
« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2016, 01:00:19 PM »
But overall you advise to get the CE over the stock muffler Delkevic sells?
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Re: RE: cb750 stainless Delkevic Header & ConeEng stainless Megaphone
« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2016, 03:59:24 PM »
Sorry got to figure out how to safely ship a 400f engine to Texas.


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Re: RE: cb750 stainless Delkevic Header & ConeEng stainless Megaphone
« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2016, 08:11:31 PM »
But overall you advise to get the CE over the stock muffler Delkevic sells?

I like the reverse megaphone myself.  For cost and ease of install buy it with the muffler for $100 more.  That is a nice clamp with some trick tig welding too. 

I saw the muffler on a gs1000 and that looks good too, but not as nice as CE.

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Re: RE: cb750 stainless Delkevic Header & ConeEng stainless Megaphone
« Reply #9 on: June 21, 2016, 11:04:10 PM »
looks very good. now impatiently awaiting the video!

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Re: RE: cb750 stainless Delkevic Header & ConeEng stainless Megaphone
« Reply #10 on: June 22, 2016, 07:53:49 AM »
I have been running that same Cone 12" megaphone on a Cycle X Tri Y exhaust for a few years. It definitely sounds great, but I got a inkling to try  their 18" Quieter Core muffler and see what that does.

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Re: RE: cb750 stainless Delkevic Header & ConeEng stainless Megaphone
« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2016, 09:26:57 AM »
Chewy hate to keep bothering you on the video but today is my BDAY. My wife called me up and said I can get the exhaust for my bday. But if I don't order the offer is off the table since she got my the 74 750 for my bday...No pressure bud
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Re: RE: cb750 stainless Delkevic Header & ConeEng stainless Megaphone
« Reply #12 on: June 22, 2016, 07:39:34 PM »
Chewy hate to keep bothering you on the video but today is my BDAY. My wife called me up and said I can get the exhaust for my bday. But if I don't order the offer is off the table since she got my the 74 750 for my bday...No pressure bud


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Re: RE: cb750 stainless Delkevic Header & ConeEng stainless Megaphone
« Reply #13 on: June 22, 2016, 07:41:05 PM »
Thanks Stev-o! I did and ordered a new seat
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Re: RE: cb750 stainless Delkevic Header & ConeEng stainless Megaphone
« Reply #14 on: June 22, 2016, 08:48:34 PM »
Thanks Stev-o! I did and ordered a new seat

You have the best wife!
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Re: RE: cb750 stainless Delkevic Header & ConeEng stainless Megaphone
« Reply #15 on: June 23, 2016, 06:59:23 AM »
Forgot to mention that with the 12" reverse shorty mounted I will gain some ground clearance too.  I will be able to mount the c-stand stop up higher.

 This the exact opposite of a Kerker where you loose clearance due to the C-stand stop.

I normal don't run with the C-stand on, but for those who must or like it something to consider.

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Re: RE: cb750 stainless Delkevic Header & ConeEng stainless Megaphone
« Reply #16 on: June 23, 2016, 08:25:55 AM »
that's excellent info, thanks. centre stand is very important to me, good to be aware of this option.

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Re: RE: cb750 stainless Delkevic Header & ConeEng stainless Megaphone
« Reply #17 on: June 23, 2016, 08:32:37 AM »
This is the exact type of setup I am looking to put on my 750.  Do you have the part number for the reverse shorty cone from Cone engineering you can share?

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Re: RE: cb750 stainless Delkevic Header & ConeEng stainless Megaphone
« Reply #18 on: June 23, 2016, 10:12:57 AM »
It is the 2 1/2" cone.  I ordered through DCC as the price seemed about the same and was easier to use their website than make the phone call.

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Re: RE: cb750 stainless Delkevic Header & ConeEng stainless Megaphone
« Reply #19 on: June 23, 2016, 10:36:58 AM »
Sorry, but who is DCC?  Googled it but only found a circuit board company.

Thanks for your help.  Love the system and price seems very reasonable.

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Re: RE: cb750 stainless Delkevic Header & ConeEng stainless Megaphone
« Reply #20 on: June 23, 2016, 10:41:50 AM »
Sorry, but who is DCC?  Googled it but only found a circuit board company.

Thanks for your help.  Love the system and price seems very reasonable.

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Re: RE: cb750 stainless Delkevic Header & ConeEng stainless Megaphone
« Reply #21 on: June 23, 2016, 10:42:57 AM »
Thanks Carbon.  Love how helpful everyone is on this board!
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Re: RE: cb750 stainless Delkevic Header & ConeEng stainless Megaphone
« Reply #22 on: June 24, 2016, 12:55:41 PM »
It can look like this in sweden

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Re: RE: cb750 stainless Delkevic Header & ConeEng stainless Megaphone
« Reply #23 on: June 25, 2016, 07:52:00 PM »
No rejetting if you use the entire delkevic set up.
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