Pipe Master 4 into 4

[The A-man]

Hey guys, I thought I'd add a couple more photos from today's installation, along with a comment or two. First the pics, including one of the "H-assembly/crosseover" that I think Powerdubs asked for. Here they are:









Now for a couple of comments: I may be one of those rare individuals who have seen and heard in person all three of the major 4 into 4 pipes: Houtman's Moriwaki's and Pipemasters; and Mtneers Wyverns, and so I'll attempt a few impressions or observations:

1) If you had an original CB750, you'll definitely gravitate toward the Wyverns in terms of looks.
2) All three are of superior quality construction.
3) The Pipemasters and the Moriwaki will likely be favored by those who had the 2nd generation 750 or the Nighthawk.
4) All give that great sound of 4 individual cylinders firing in sequence. If pushed, I'd say the Pipemasters edge out the other two just in terms of the "throatiness", i.e. the bass-end sound.
5) The Pipemasters allow free access to the oil filter, and maybe to the rear axle for removal. It's close, but as I thought about it later, if the bike is on the center stand, I think the swingarm will drop just enough to let the axle bolt come out and clear the pipes. BTW - the Pipemasters works with the center stand retained.
6) The Pipemasters look to be slightly smaller in diameter than the Moriwaki, and they you can look down the pipe and see the baffle inside, about 6 inches inside the end of the pipe.

Bottom line conclusion for me is that the choice among the three would be highly personal in terms of which "look" you're going for - i.e. 1st Gen or 2nd Gen. CB look. All are excellent quality hardware. All seem to fit well. Pipemaster may have a slight edge in terms of overall "value", ie. price combined with looks and sound.



PS: Thanks to John for a very enjoyable lunch at Sierra Nevada in Asheville after our work session!