Supertrapp Exhaust Headers Rusting

[DarkSideR]

The Supertrapp exhaust headers on my Valk are 7 years old. The bike has always been garaged and perfectly maintained here in Colorado.

Upon inspection of the headers I found rust at each flange, as well as rust where all three pipes come into one. At the cost of these pipes I assumed Supertrapp would stand by their product. However when I called them they simply stated that their warranty period was 1 year. I have owned other bikes twice as long and put twice as many miles on them than this Valk, and have never seen rust on and exhaust pipe. I will obviously have to change exhaust systems soon, and am not planning on going back to Supertrapp.

At $1,400.00 for the system should I expect the headers to last my lifetime, not 7 years? Anyone else had issues with Supertrapp?

[R J]

Take the headers off and carry them to your nearest Powder Coating place.

Have them powder coated and then you can ride instead of worrying about a tad bit of rust.

[DarkSideR]

Powder coating won't be an option. It wouldn't fit the bike.

[dreamchaser]

Powder coating can be done in a silver color that is close to a chrome look.  At least go and talk to your local powdercoat shop.  I don't blame you for being p.o.ed about the rust.  They are using a S/S alloy that works well with heat and does not become brittle, but is not as rust resistant.  It's a tradeoff that they should explain in their description.  Sounds like they need to work on their customer service.

[DarkSideR]

@ dreamchaser - I didn't know this, and I now like the option. Thank you, I will look into it.

[98valk]

most Corrosion Resistant Steels (CRES) aka stainless steel have different % of iron in them. this is the rust u see. a good metal polish will bring them back to org look.