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Did Specialty Spares go out of business? Their website doesn't come up when i put them in Google and I noticed that Fast Eddy isn't carrying them anymore either. Any one have any info?
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
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That would suck! Dale is a nice guy and really takes pride in his work. Heck...Ive seen his shop, not much overhead there.
Time to email Eddy and find out...
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I was wanting to buy a set of pipes, so any info you guys come up with would be great.
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I e-mailed Dale this week to see if he is still in business but have not received a reply yet. I do hope Specialty Spares is still up and running. I absolutely love the sound of their pipes on my America.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I just picked up a set of billet tips off ebay. Turns out it was Dale selling them. He is definitely out of business, for health reasons. He has a few billet tips left but I think that's it. Eddy also has a couple pairs of tips left. I'm also buying a second set of tips directly from Dale. Unfortunately he doesn't have any drilled ones left.
So if you find a set of SS pipes used, GRAB them. They're all that's left.
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That sucks! Dale is a nice guy!
SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
NEW: 19 Goldwing Tour DCT
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That's too bad about SS but I just hope Dale is okay... that's the most important thing. Glad you could find some tips John!
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Now I just have to find someone with a nice big bandsaw that can cut the baloney off my pipes nice and square.
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I wonder if you could cut them with a pipe cutter?
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I wonder if I could do it without marring the chrome. I want to ceramic coat them eventually but one of the sets of tips is black and I wouldn't mind starting to use them this Spring. I think a bandsaw with a fairly fine blade could do the trick without causing too much damage. I'm open to suggestions.
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Keep the faith, true believers! This from the man himself:
"There is still a chance I might do some more pipes if the economy picks up this year. Have everybody keep checking with (Eddy) and if we get enough interest I will do another batch."
I gave him my email address and told him I'd help get the word out. He's familiar with this site so hopefully he'll see the enthusiasm. Maybe we can rig up a group buy if he comes out of retirement.
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Keep the faith, true believers! This from the man himself:
"There is still a chance I might do some more pipes if the economy picks up this year. Have everybody keep checking with (Eddy) and if we get enough interest I will do another batch."
I gave him my email address and told him I'd help get the word out. He's familiar with this site so hopefully he'll see the enthusiasm. Maybe we can rig up a group buy if he comes out of retirement.
COUNT ME IN FOR A SET... of these!
I'll find out tomorrow but it's starting to sound like that set from the UK are outta reach!
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I'm recreating those in shorter form. 
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Ha! Just wait 'til I get my brand... new... set from Dale! Look out Nelson RAT Raid, I've got cannons and I'm not afraid to fire them!! 
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Between you me and Z there won't be an intact window in that town.
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John you could use a chop saw and abrasive blade. Just keep the pipe cool so as not to discolor. I have both a horizontal and vertical bandsaws.
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What would be the best way to keep it cool? Damp rag or spray bottle? I have a friend with a chop saw and abrasive blade.
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So this is a dumb question: They're chrome plated, right, not just polished? And they're stainless underneath?
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So... I got vintage pipes now? I love my SS pipes, wouldn't want to loose them, so now they better hold up!  Hope Dale is doing fine, all the best to him.
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So this is a dumb question: They're chrome plated, right, not just polished? And they're stainless underneath?
Steele, chrome plated, no stainless.
SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
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So this is a dumb question: They're chrome plated, right, not just polished? And they're stainless underneath?
Steele, chrome plated, no stainless.
That's a pretty valid question if yer gonna be cutting them down... wouldn't want the chrome to chip or flake off near the cut.
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I absolutely LOVE my long cannons. It's unfortunate that Dale is having to shut down, he's a good guy. Hopefully there is enough interest to keep him going.
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So this is a dumb question: They're chrome plated, right, not just polished? And they're stainless underneath?
Steele, chrome plated, no stainless.
Trying to start something with Dwight with that superfluous E? 
John, I would use either water in a spray bottle or cutting oil or cool tool lube in an oil can. I doubt the sparks would ignite cutting oil but you could eliminate that remote possibility by using the water in a spray bottle. Make sure you clamp the pipes tight, I would wrap them in a rag and pad the vise with wood so the rag protects them from anything that might be on the wood. Since I have a band saw I would use that and cutting oil.
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Yeah, talking with my buddy yesterday the chop saw is out. I'll have to find a band saw. A pipe cutter could work but that would probably require losing an extra half-inch. I'd rather not do that if possible.
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The pipe cutter will mar the surface of the pipe near the cut.
Try and find a horizontal bandsaw, you can clamp the pipe stationary and the blade drops slowly. Less chance of a crooked cut or binding.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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Got my short black billet tips and my slotted billet tips from Dale today. They are awesome. I think I can live without the drilled ones that I wanted originally. The slotted ones will look outstanding on my pipes when I get them ceramic coated black.
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Geeze I hope he runs another batch.
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Hi Guys ,
Here is the gig, Specialty Spares will be running special runs. As soon as six guys get on the list they'll make a run. At that time you will be asked for a deposit, it will take about two to three weeks for you to get them from that point.
I will be the only dealer he will be working with so feel free to let me know if you want to be on the list and I will keep you apprised of time frames etc.
Best case scenario, the market turns up and things will turn around for Specialty Spares. Dale is great people and I support him because he makes a great product.
eddy
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AWESOME NEWS ED! 
SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
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FANTASTIC! I'm in Eddy... I'll fire you off an email to that effect!
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Yep, that pretty much tracks with what he told me. Excellent news.
Can he do a set of short canons ceramic coated black? I don't recall if he did any pipes black or if people did that themselves.
I'd be tempted to sell my short slashcuts and buy a new set like I described above, just to support the dude (and if you're stuck at 5 people for the run). Would save me the trouble/hassle of cutting my pipes and shipping them to Jet-Hot.
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Im in for a set of black ones as well. I want to add a drilled chrome cover to mine.
SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
NEW: 19 Goldwing Tour DCT
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Oooooo, that sounds nice!! Be sure to let Eddy know! Won't be long to reach the magic 6!!
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Absolutely love my long slash cuts. If for any reason I had to replace the pipes, I wouldn't want anything else for looks or sound. Hopefully, I'd be able to get them though Eddy.
Bob
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