Its been a productive morning

I found about 10 days ago that the exhaust can had a big hole in the side of the pipe that links the can to the collector exit. There was a lot of rust so i didn't think it could be welded closed, so i ordered a replacement pipe from Simmi Performance Exhausts on ebay. I chose them because they had quick delivery times and a good feedback and the exhaust can looked kind of like the standard part, and they were cheap. The can arrived within 2 days of order and looks like its pretty well made, only time will tell i guess. Also i found that the offside oil cooler pipe had a leak and was dripping oil on the exhaust manifolds. I have already fitted a new nearside pipe so have learnt that the only place to get the replacement part is from Honda themselves as it has some special fittings that only Honda use. I ordered the new pipe with my local Honda dealer Essex Honda and that arrived in only a week which is pretty good as Honda themselves didn't have the part in stock. I collected the part yesterday evening and have fitted it and the exhaust can this morning, it took about an hour and a half. When i first started the engine to test for exhaust and oil leaks i realized i really should have check with Simmi about how load the can would be. Its not to bad but louder than the blowing standard can, but it does have a great note to it, and on my short test ride seems to have improved performance a tiny bit. Now if only the rain would go away and stay away maybe i can go for a proper ride today. My internal tyre choice debate was settled when i found these extra costs so i went for Avon Storm Ultra 2's, there almost as cheap as the Pilot Powers but last as long as the Pilot Road 3's i have used them before and was quite happy with them i seem to remember. Well until next time have fun and be safe.  Stuart