Honda Bros NT 400 / NT 650 / Hawk GT Motorcycle Collector Link Pipe Manufacture - Fuel Exhausts

Part of our Fuel Friday series, this video details how we manufacture the collector link pipe for the Honda Bros 400/650 and Hawk GT exhaust system.
We have been manufacturing exhausts for motorcycles for over 20 years. The Honda Bros was one of the very first models we covered in our early days of trading. Our in-house specification sheet that we follow when manufacturing is about 20 years old too and has lots of scribbled updates! You will see what we mean about half way through the video! ;-)
Obviously as time has gone by, the number of Bros and Hawk models on the road has dwindled however we continue to manufacture exhausts for this old faithful as there are still of plenty of these machines out there. Many just shouting out for a new Fuel Exhaust!
As demonstrated in the video, we hand build the collectors in our workshop using 304 grade stainless steel materials. This collector is supplied as part of the silencer kit when ordering for the Honda Bros 400 / Bros 650 or Hawk GT. It connects the new Fuel exhaust silencer to the genuine OEM twin pipe header set up. The collector set up on the Honda NTV600 / NTV650 Revere is manufactured in a similar manner too.
The reason we chose to show the build of the collector for this bike in particular, is to highlight the skill (and experience) involved in manufacturing the pipe from start to finish. Not all companies use automated machinery to manufacture parts and this video demonstrates this.
Quick links...
00:18 Collector and link pipe
00:45 Forming the collector
03:28 Tack welding
06:03 Pre-weld prep
07:03 Tig welding
08:56 Forming on the flypress
15:42 Final weld prep
21:31 Mandrel tube bending
25:37 Cutting and deburring
30:19 End forming
32:24 Final welding assembly
As UK manufacturers of aftermarket motorcycle exhausts we believe strongly in supporting British manufacture and buying in the UK wherever possible.
You can learn more about us here - www.fuelexhausts.com/about-us
If you found the video interesting, please check out our other videos and subscribe to our channel.
FOLLOW US:
Facebook: / fuelexhaustsltd
Instagram: / fuelexhausts
Twitter: / fuelexhaustsltd
Website: www.fuelexhausts.com/
Music credit - bensound.com

[@suecarter7136]

Always nice to see a craftsman work his magic. Thanks for sharing!

[@FuelExhaustsLtd]

thank you! :-)

[@-TURBOPUSHKA-]

Hello from Russia!
I am mastering a similar production. Your videos are very inspiring!

[@FuelExhaustsLtd]

Hello from England! That’s great to hear. Thank you and good luck with the production!

[@edgarmarkinaustralia]

Hi mate your video is excellent, you showed everything and I learned a lot. Thank you very much, Long live FUEL!..

[@FuelExhaustsLtd]

No problem. Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@stevenbrown8708]

Very informative video. Well done mate.

[@FuelExhaustsLtd]

Thanks! 🤩

[@fenchelteefee]

Great vid and very satisfying to watch talented craftsmanship

[@FuelExhaustsLtd]

@fenchelteefee thank you! ;-)

[@scottaero]

nice work

[@FuelExhaustsLtd]

Thank you!

[@JN3E]

Nice work man really love it to the best

[@FuelExhaustsLtd]

Thanks a lot!

[@575ban]

I think everybody should take the time to watch your videos mate. Just so they can appreciate the time and effort that goes in to making a Fuel Exhaust. Top job man 👌 impressive stuff 👍

[@FuelExhaustsLtd]

Thank you so much. We like to show others what goes into our products. Glad you enjoyed it. 😉

[@DavidR8]

Thank you Damien for making my exhaust! Looks great on my '88!

[@FuelExhaustsLtd]

You are very welcome David. Hope you enjoy your new soundtrack! Thanks for choosing Fuel! 👍

[@marcosdecezare3412]

Aahhh Man , Very cool the vídeo , congratulations from Brazil

[@FuelExhaustsLtd]

Thank you from England! 🇬🇧

[@andyboyes05]

A lot of work goes into such a small piece of pipe. But great work and explanation non the less 👍

[@FuelExhaustsLtd]

Thanks for your comments BigBear on a Bike... engineering the old fashioned way!! ;-)

[@lukashlavenka890]

I need one for my hawk

[@kingdavid2018]

I need one for my hawk soon

[@FuelExhaustsLtd]

Plenty of choice here - www.fuelexhausts.com/exhausts/bike-and-range/honda/hawk-gt-rc31-1988-91

[@kingdavid2018]

@@FuelExhaustsLtd where does the merge bracket attach onto the bike itself? Rear sets or one of the center stand holes?

[@FuelExhaustsLtd]

@@kingdavid2018 we supply a bracket which brings the mounting point further back and this is fitted to the rear of the footpeg mounting point. If you want further info, please email us at [e-mail] and we will show you. Thanks.

[@keebone]

I reckon he's done that before!

[@FuelExhaustsLtd]

😜😂 once or twice... 🏍💨🇬🇧