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Up for grabs is a vintage set of 1970's BATES LARGE FINNED 1.5" EXHAUST HEADER CLAMPS.
HISTORY: Bates Industries filed for Patent # D217052 in 1969 and manufactured a very small number of these large finned exhaust clamps. The Bates clamps are easily recognizable for their larger size and the increased number of fins as well as their different fin shape, which really sets these fins apart from the standard "large finned" clamps that are easily found on the market and also gives these extra cooling power.
CONDITION:
Please take a careful look at all of the pictures and make your own final determination on the condition, I have taken the time to take as many detailed pictures as possible so buyer knows exactly what they are getting.
-These clamps are in overall fair/good condition with no chips or broken fins, but both clamps do have cracks at the pinch bolt mounts on the back (see photos 6, 7). The pinch bolts seem to still tighten and clamp just fine, but should not be over torqued especially until they are repaired. I have taken this into account in the price so please take into account on your end that you should probably have them aluminum TIG welded at the cracks to prevent the possibility of any failure at the pinch bolt.
-These clamps do not have the Patent # stamped on the back which I believe means they are the early production, prior to March 31st, 1970 (when the Patent was approved and the Patent # was officially issued).
-They are definitely showing their 40+ year old age in wear and patina to the aluminum finish.
FITMENT:
These are designed to fit any application that utilized slip over style exhaust clamps (such as most old Brit bikes) and is running 1.5" diameter exhaust pipe.
Please make sure this will work with your custom application.
SHIPPING:
- Shipping price includes the cost of FULL VALUE INSURANCE this
is not an option due to the value/rarity of the item. Cost also takes into
account eBay and PayPal fees as well as packaging, materials, and time to make
sure your item is professionally packaged and shipped within 1 business day and
arrives to you safe and as pictured. If you have any questions/issues please
feel free to ask.
*Please look at all of the pictures carefully and message me with any questions or if you would like any additional photos or description of the item. Please also do your own research if you are looking to make sure your restoration is 100% model year correct as I do my best to research and confirm the exact year(s) for all parts as best I can but make no guarantees. I also do my best to describe each item in detail and take as many photos as possible, if you are ever unsatisfied with any item and feel anything was misrepresented please let me know and I will do what I can to make you happy.*
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