Honda Varadero UK Forum

I have recently been asked by another Varadero 1000 owner where to get brass exhaust seals as we can't really find any for sale anymore. There are still loads of carbon replacements for sale but, as we know, they don't last long whereas brass will last forever.
There is one listing on Amazon but they look chamfered and not right for a replacement for Honda Part Number 18392-MBH-000 but maybe it's just a generic picture in the advert.
Anyway, this led me to talk to a contact I know who makes brass fittings and he is going to make me a few next week. I had one new brass seal that we used for the measurements.
So if anyone is interested in buying some brass ones send me a pm and I'll update when the new ones arrive. If you have a carb bike you will need to check the part number mentioned above fits your model.

You can se how much it will cost to get them machined or you can just buy these :

https://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/p120176/AI2428-20-Oil-Filled-Bronze-Plain-Bush-1-1/2x1-3/4x1-1/4-inch/product_info.html

A simple hand saw cut at 45 deg is required to allow the diameter to change when its clamped.


https://honda-varadero-uk.org/forum/index.php?topic=8941.0

Hi John - I'm new to this forum and to Varaderos.  I've only had mine on the road since April this year and on a group ride yesterday, I realized the noise I was hoping was any Harley near me was in fact me ... being new to this Forum, I can't seem to DM other members - would love to know more about the Brass gaskets, if you don't mind!

Quote from: John J on  31/03/23 - 15:42:38I have recently been asked by another Varadero 1000 owner where to get brass exhaust seals as we can't really find any for sale anymore. There are still loads of carbon replacements for sale but, as we know, they don't last long whereas brass will last forever.
There is one listing on Amazon but they look chamfered and not right for a replacement for Honda Part Number 18392-MBH-000 but maybe it's just a generic picture in the advert.
Anyway, this led me to talk to a contact I know who makes brass fittings and he is going to make me a few next week. I had one new brass seal that we used for the measurements.
So if anyone is interested in buying some brass ones send me a pm and I'll update when the new ones arrive. If you have a carb bike you will need to check the part number mentioned above fits your model.

Quote from: RobtheBold on  15/09/25 - 22:48:43Hi John - I'm new to this forum and to Varaderos.  I've only had mine on the road since April this year and on a group ride yesterday, I realized the noise I was hoping was any Harley near me was in fact me ... being new to this Forum, I can't seem to DM other members - would love to know more about the Brass gaskets, if you don't mind!

The link in the post below in this topic gives you the sizes you need and this Item shows how they fit :

https://honda-varadero-uk.org/Wiki/doku.php?id=exhaust:1000cc:gasket

I have no doubt you will find similar PB bushes in .ca

Solid bushes (without a diagonal cut) wont work.