New Hinckley Bonneville cafe racer silencers

Have just fitted a set of these to the Bonnie - very pleased with the look, the quality and the sound. Internal baffle is removeable but they are loud enough as it is.
Bought through ebay from MME Restorations for £105.95.
Come with 2x adaptor pipes (header to silencer) and 2x adaptor sleeves (in 3 sections for the silencer to adaptor pipes).



A bit fiddly to fit as all 3 sleeves need to be used as the silencers are a larger diameter than the adaptor pipes and it gets a bit tight. Also need to spend some time ensuring they match in height and length as the bracket on the silencer is moveable.
Will allow centre stand to foul the chain - it is possible to fabricate a stop for this quite easily but I have left my centre stand off for now.
Much lighter than stock, didn't weigh them before fitting - but stock silencers weigh in at a hefty 7.5 kg the pair and the centre stand a further 2.5 kg!

 

Side pic a bit limited as bike's in the garage for now.



You can see the adaptor pipe more clearly - the first clamp is the original and the second (on the silencer) comes with the kit.

 

Filbay - yes, the panniers came with a strap which goes under the seat and at the moment I am securing them with heavy duty garden cable ties - two fitted through the loops on the back and one around the shock between the springs.


They are old ammo pouches and were on ebay for £4.99 a pair. I keep a disc lock, my helmet cable lock, tool kit, cargo net and sometimes my waterproof trousers in them. They also quite conveniently take a bottle of Gordons when the need arises (quite often).

 

Yes, they seem well made but only time will tell. I would say they were better put together than I was expecting for the price.