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05 Apr 2015 15:11 - 05 Apr 2015 15:31
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It's still solid but the headpipe has a nasty dent on one of the downpipes? Worth saving? I think it is a Kerker but there are no identifying marks.
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05 Apr 2015 16:14
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Yes, I have saved much worse than that.

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05 Apr 2015 17:04
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yes...i have a early kerker the one with the small emblem. it in worst shape then your and i will be repairing and re chroming it.
Jim...I see u live in Atl...im from Flowery Branch....you ride up to Suches and about? if so let me know...i just started riding again after 18 years and need to find guys to ride with.
I use to ride with a group but have not seen any of them around.
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
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06 Apr 2015 06:29
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Spdygon, please let me know what place you have your Kerker rechromed. I would like to do the same to mine.
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06 Apr 2015 08:28
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There is a place in Atlanta. I'll be a while before I get it done since the 77 project is on hold.
I'll find the name and address and let you know.
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
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1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
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06 Apr 2015 09:08
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i have a front chrome Kerker header im selling. its the front head pipe. Chrome and no dents or road rash. it has some bluing and the chrome is faded on the engine side. otherwise its a nice pipe. im asking $270 shipped in the U.S.
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06 Apr 2015 10:00
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baldy110 wrote: Yes, I have saved much worse than that.
How would you go about getting the dent out?
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06 Apr 2015 10:03
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spdygon wrote: Jim...I see u live in Atl...im from Flowery Branch....you ride up to Suches and about? if so let me know...i just started riding again after 18 years and need to find guys to ride with.
I use to ride with a group but have not seen any of them around.

Hey Spdygon, I have vintage bikes and cars which means I wrench way more than I ride LOL. Just can't seem to find the time to get out besides commuting or the monthly Bike Night.
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06 Apr 2015 10:47
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i had a dented header years ago and got a musical instrument repair and they got it out perfectly. here in Hagerstown Md the place is Mizell Music 301-791-1305.
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06 Apr 2015 15:06
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one way i seen they drill a hole ......then heated and slowly pulled out.
another one is they use a tag weld that leave a piece of wire on heat on pull on those wires.
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project

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