Dazdiablo Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 16 hours ago, boOZZIE said: Have you seen page 1 at the top yes I have. The jig is defo easily replicated, it's the completed set that I'd need to be able to measure and replicate the angles, I'd probable make one out of cold rolled just to get a feel for the compound bends and angles in each piece of tube then make one out of stainless or whatever material is required/desired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RC51Nick Posted October 19, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted October 19, 2023 So sad to hear about sfdownhill. I never met him but we had several conversations concerning Rapid Bike and the VFR headers. All my dealings with him were top notch. He will be missed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4Runner Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Good Day, I'm a new arrival to the vfr forum (i made an account just to post in this thread) and just absolutely gutted hearing about this tragic news 😞 (I've been observing in passing the past couple of months as I want to get a set of these headers for a winter build as the quality looks top notch & the collector design compared to some of the limited options out there! {is there any video or sound clips of this set-up?} ). I've been trying to catch up on the 65 pages to see if there are any left for the taking /a new wish list is being filled or did I show up too late with the given unfortunate circumstances? (in search of : a set of these for a 99 5th gen vfr, no preference on high or low set-up) Kind regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer interceptor69 Posted October 22, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted October 22, 2023 20230708_083305.mp4 Sound quality is not great and the sound will depend on pipe used-this is a Vance & Hines Ti pipe. Mine is a '98. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted November 13, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted November 13, 2023 I have a new 8th gen set for sale in the classifieds. 10% goes back to VFRD. edit: no longer available as of March '24. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted November 13, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted November 13, 2023 7 hours ago, vfrcapn said: I have a new 8th gen set for sale in the classifieds. 10% goes back to VFRD. On the VERY off-chance someone in the UK or EU wants a 5th-gen version, I have an unfitted one I just received from the most recent production run, and I would be happy to swap it for an 8th-gen version (to facilitate a center radiator). Cheers, JZH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morados Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 I am looking for a Gen 8 performance TBR Replica header if someone is willing to part with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RC51Nick Posted April 21 Member Contributer Share Posted April 21 Question for those who have installed the new header on their 6th gen. How do you handle the heatshield attached to the R/S rearset. Did you remove the shield with those hard to get nuts on the back of it and move the rearset out of the way? Did you brake the break system and remove the whole rearset/shield assembly. I know it has to be removed to get to the rear header and clamp boltts. I'm finally getting around to installing my header after a hip replacement this winter. Any help would be appreciated. I' really dont want to brake open the brake system with stories I've heard about trying to bleed a linked brake system. Thanks, Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ducnut Posted Monday at 02:12 PM Member Contributer Share Posted Monday at 02:12 PM On 4/21/2024 at 6:37 PM, RC51Nick said: Question for those who have installed the new header on their 6th gen. How do you handle the heatshield attached to the R/S rearset. Did you remove the shield with those hard to get nuts on the back of it and move the rearset out of the way? Did you brake the break system and remove the whole rearset/shield assembly. I know it has to be removed to get to the rear header and clamp boltts. I'm finally getting around to installing my header after a hip replacement this winter. Any help would be appreciated. I' really dont want to brake open the brake system with stories I've heard about trying to bleed a linked brake system. Thanks, Nick Since no one has responded, I’ll give my 2¢. When I tore down my 5th Gen, that heatshield and everything Honda has jammed into that space was a right PITA. The 6th Gen is a bit different, but, you still have to get all that out of the way. I'd strongly suggest you buy OEM Honda replacement studs and nuts and replace the original bits. This way, you’ll have no issues. Don’t be afraid of the braking system. Doing so will be at your peril. People avoid servicing the hydraulics on these bikes, because of the unknown. It’s the worst thing you can do, because the system will eventually fail, altogether. At that point, you’ll be chasing gremlins and searching for used replacement parts. You’re better off to be preventive. Just buy a vacuum bleeder and follow the service manual’s bleeding procedures and you’ll have no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted Monday at 11:47 PM Member Contributer Share Posted Monday at 11:47 PM On 4/21/2024 at 4:37 PM, RC51Nick said: Question for those who have installed the new header on their 6th gen. How do you handle the heatshield attached to the R/S rearset. Did you remove the shield with those hard to get nuts on the back of it and move the rearset out of the way? Did you brake the break system and remove the whole rearset/shield assembly. I know it has to be removed to get to the rear header and clamp boltts. I'm finally getting around to installing my header after a hip replacement this winter. Any help would be appreciated. I' really dont want to brake open the brake system with stories I've heard about trying to bleed a linked brake system. Thanks, Nick For some reason I did not see your post, so my apologies. It has been a while since I did the original install and even when I swapped out the 6 Gen motor with a 5 gen motor. But looking at the bike just now I recall that I actually pulled of the rear set so I could get better access to the heat shield bolts. The one difference between the 5 and 6 Gen rear braking setup, the 5 Gen has a hard line the rear master cylinder, where the 6 Gen only has a standard brake line, so it's a just a little easier to move out of the way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer boOZZIE Posted Tuesday at 07:38 AM Member Contributer Share Posted Tuesday at 07:38 AM On 4/22/2024 at 9:37 AM, RC51Nick said: Question for those who have installed the new header on their 6th gen. How do you handle the heatshield attached to the R/S rearset. Did you remove the shield with those hard to get nuts on the back of it and move the rearset out of the way? Did you brake the break system and remove the whole rearset/shield assembly. I know it has to be removed to get to the rear header and clamp boltts. I'm finally getting around to installing my header after a hip replacement this winter. Any help would be appreciated. I' really dont want to brake open the brake system with stories I've heard about trying to bleed a linked brake system. Thanks, Nick No need to brake anything 😀 From memory, remove the rearset and then remove the heat shield and hang the rearset/brake with a zip tie or something. Have fun with those exhaust nuts they're SOB. You'll need a swivel joint and some extensions 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RC51Nick Posted Tuesday at 07:15 PM Member Contributer Share Posted Tuesday at 07:15 PM 11 hours ago, boOZZIE said: No need to brake anything 😀 From memory, remove the rearset and then remove the heat shield and hang the rearset/brake with a zip tie or something. Have fun with those exhaust nuts they're SOB. You'll need a swivel joint and some extensions Thanks for the replies guys.... I ended doing what boOZZIE recommended. The exhaust nut actually came off really easy. The left rear was the toughest to get to but with swivels and long extension it was a piece of cake. Now to get my staintune mid pipe expanded to fit over the header outlet and I can put everything back together. Nick 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ducnut Posted yesterday at 01:50 AM Member Contributer Share Posted yesterday at 01:50 AM On 4/30/2024 at 2:15 PM, RC51Nick said: Now to get my staintune mid pipe expanded to fit over the header outlet and I can put everything back together. Be extremely careful with the expanding. I took my header and Staintune to an OG exhaust dude, who gently expanded, rotated, gently expanded, rotated, etc. He probably spent 20 minutes on it, for fear of splitting it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RC51Nick Posted yesterday at 02:44 AM Member Contributer Share Posted yesterday at 02:44 AM 52 minutes ago, ducnut said: Be extremely careful with the expanding. I took my header and Staintune to an OG exhaust dude, who gently expanded, rotated, gently expanded, rotated, etc. He probably spent 20 minutes on it, for fear of splitting it. I def plan on taking it to someone who can take their time on it. Don't want to split the pipe you cant get anymore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer flya750 Posted yesterday at 07:27 AM Member Contributer Share Posted yesterday at 07:27 AM On 5/1/2024 at 10:44 PM, RC51Nick said: I def plan on taking it to someone who can take their time on it. Don't want to split the pipe you cant get anymore. I had a muffler shop do mine and he split it, I found a good welder and he fixed it up perfect! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer interceptor69 Posted 12 hours ago Member Contributer Share Posted 12 hours ago I have the opposite problem-I need the pipe from the Two Brothers can I got 2nd hand expanded to fit the outlet of the new headers, as they are the exact same diameter. I'm worried that will split and I know I can't get another one of those... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted 12 hours ago Member Contributer Share Posted 12 hours ago 46 minutes ago, interceptor69 said: I have the opposite problem-I need the pipe from the Two Brothers can I got 2nd hand expanded to fit the outlet of the new headers, as they are the exact same diameter. I'm worried that will split and I know I can't get another one of those... I took my 2Bros slip on link pipe along with our headers to a local muffler shop. He had it done in less than 10 minutes, handed him $10 cash and was on my way. It was completely uneventful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer interceptor69 Posted 3 hours ago Member Contributer Share Posted 3 hours ago 8 hours ago, Duc2V4 said: I took my 2Bros slip on link pipe along with our headers to a local muffler shop. He had it done in less than 10 minutes, handed him $10 cash and was on my way. It was completely uneventful. hope I'm as successful. Have no clue who to take it to. Also the headers are on the bike so can't take them with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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