Tatsumaru1970
New Member
An exhaust for these bikes seems hard to find. Does anyone have any information about these , do they share with any other bike. Anyone bought one off eBay that fit ok etc. any help appreciated thanks
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CB250 nighthawk
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Moved to SOHC Twins Exhaust section.
Not knowing if your bike is a 1991 or as late as a 2006 complicates things, but typically the exhaust that is designed to fit a CB250 Nighthawk only directly fits that model. The CM185 and 200 share quite a few parts, but I think the Nighthawk is not the same as the CM250.
You might have missed it in my Welcome Package of helpful links, but identifying the part numbers for these types of things can help when searching the internet for used parts or new aftermarket replacements.
I assume your bike is one of the many shown here.
www.cmsnl.com
Not knowing if your bike is a 1991 or as late as a 2006 complicates things, but typically the exhaust that is designed to fit a CB250 Nighthawk only directly fits that model. The CM185 and 200 share quite a few parts, but I think the Nighthawk is not the same as the CM250.
You might have missed it in my Welcome Package of helpful links, but identifying the part numbers for these types of things can help when searching the internet for used parts or new aftermarket replacements.
I assume your bike is one of the many shown here.
Honda CB250 parts: order spare parts online at CMSNL
✓ Honda spare parts for CB250 Motorcycles. ✓ Swift delivery ✓ Biggest collection of Honda CB250 parts
www.cmsnl.com
Tatsumaru1970
New Member
Mine is a 1997 model but the exhausts are all the same. Those listed on that site are 750 dollars each side lol. Th skNot knowing if your bike is a 1991 or as late as a 2006 complicates things, but typically the exhaust that is designed to fit a CB250 Nighthawk only directly fits that model. The CM185 and 200 share quite a few parts, but I think the Nighthawk is not the same as the CM250.
You might have missed it in my Welcome Package of helpful links, but identifying the part numbers for these types of things can help when searching the internet for used parts or new aftermarket replacements.
I assume your bike is one of the many shown here.
Honda CB250 parts: order spare parts online at CMSNL
✓ Honda spare parts for CB250 Motorcycles. ✓ Swift delivery ✓ Biggest collection of Honda CB250 parts
And I would never suggest you pay that much, it was about getting the part number to search with and nothing more.
Mydlyfkryzis
Supporting Member
Just as hard for nearly any bike more than 30 years old. Even younger on many. For my CB360, I kept an eye out for headers that were reasonable condition. Then used universal mufflers. So the question is, what part of the exhaust is bad, the mufflers or the head pipes. Head pipes are specific, but mufflers usually can be adapted. If your head pipes are solid, but ugly, they can be coated to make them more presentable. Without specific pictures and info, advice stays a little generic. Get some clear info on the issue, and I am sure someone here has experienced the same situation and will help.
Richard Pitman
Veteran Member
Motad used to do a 2-1 system for that bike. Also found this system on Ebay, no idea of the quality though, almost seems too cheap.
Tatsumaru1970
New Member
Are the part numbers the same everywhere do you know. As I've searched that way but maybe further afield may help
the balance pipe is rotted on the right hand side pipe. Also it looks a bit rough but otherwise is fine. I'm not even sure I'd be able to find down pipes as I've never seen any but that would definitely be a solution as end pipes are easy to come by and cheap as chips.
yes I've seen that. I was also concerned about that quality. Motod are bust so that's not an option unless second hand. It would be good to hear from anyone that's actually bought one on those of eBay.
Not sure what you're asking. Using the Honda part umber along with a worded description should help you avoid many of the possible eBay sellers who simply say "fits 250 Nighthawk" while either they aren't sure or don't know for sure (which happens a fair amount of time with eBay sellers)
The Honda part number is universal and may help, but there’s a remarkable dearth of those available.
Given the four options:
1. Repair the crossover, cerakote the down pipes and crossover, replace the mufflers with slip ons.
2. Roll the dice on eBay - maybe Facebook marketplace or the equivalent.
3. Full boat new OEM (found as low as $700 for complete set at Revzilla)
4. Aftermarket set. Possibly have to chop the mufflers and replace with better quality slip ons.
It’s a matter of what you want the finished product to be. If you’re not in a rush for perfection, my approach would be to:
Give the repair a shot. Pretty simple weld that can be a DIY or a cheap outsource. Possible just high temp paint the repaired area for now and put some slip ons on.
Put an eBay alert out there for a used set and if it pops up and you’re not happy with the repair, swap it out.
Eventually spring for the OEM replacements or a custom 2-1 set of downpipes if you’re going for a full resto or a restomod build.
Given the four options:
1. Repair the crossover, cerakote the down pipes and crossover, replace the mufflers with slip ons.
2. Roll the dice on eBay - maybe Facebook marketplace or the equivalent.
3. Full boat new OEM (found as low as $700 for complete set at Revzilla)
4. Aftermarket set. Possibly have to chop the mufflers and replace with better quality slip ons.
It’s a matter of what you want the finished product to be. If you’re not in a rush for perfection, my approach would be to:
Give the repair a shot. Pretty simple weld that can be a DIY or a cheap outsource. Possible just high temp paint the repaired area for now and put some slip ons on.
Put an eBay alert out there for a used set and if it pops up and you’re not happy with the repair, swap it out.
Eventually spring for the OEM replacements or a custom 2-1 set of downpipes if you’re going for a full resto or a restomod build.