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You aren't kidding about the hard work and dedication. Just the logistical mess, which they took on so that Wade could largely focus on manufacture, was substantial. I went over to SF's place and he and Duc were sorting through who got what -- every one of us got something different, some of use got more than one and even those weren't the same -- and I wanted to help, but it wasn't the labor that was missing. It was the organization that was taking their time. I pretty much got in the way so I grabbed a set and got out of the way, I am sure they learned more about small manufacturing , supplier networks, shipping, and the rougher details of metal fabrication than most of us need to know. And, in case anyone doesn't understand, these shops aren't local to either of them, and they don't live next door. For example, every trip to get a bike dyno'd and tuned is an hour and a half from SF and probably 45 minutes from Duc, without traffic. Each way. Getting performance headers for the older models has been a dream of a lot of folks, but they got it done. This is huge, and greatly appreciated.

x2, many thanks. People have been talking about headers for years - you made it happen!

Like I said, no way was I gonna let this pass without getting in on the fun. These things getting pulled off like this don’t happen very often. Thanks you guys! [emoji482] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

WOW! what a day. As you might imagine, SF and I were very busy today dealing with boxing up all these headers. All total we had at 24 headers that were going to be dispersed. There were the "locals", SF, Myself, MooseMoose, MBrane (5 sets there) then boxing up all the rest. Although probably not mentioned by SF in this thread or even via PM, the original passivation company decided to play "corporate" on us and tried to nearly triple the price per header but SF was able to find another place who did it within the budget and they even put them on a pallet and dropped them off at SF's place! Thankfully my previous life as a shipping/receiving clerk came in handy, as I was able to organize the madness that was a pile of headers and get a system down where we confirmed everyone's order and made sure everything was in the box before we packed and sealed it up. Once everyone's order was accounted for, we started adding packing material, wrapping the rear link pipes and then taped the springs and gaskets (if you bought them) to the lid of the box. Please note that the rear link pipes are wrapped in the same packing material that was used and placed in the center of the box on top of the headers themselves. So don't go ripping into this box like it was Christmas (although it will feel like it) and tossing all the packing material away, as you might be tossing out those link pipes! Essentially that was our day and after about 7 hours it looks like we are ready for these boxes to be sent out come Monday morning! Oh yeah, as you can see from MooseMoose's post, he came by and picked up his. Although he offered to help, SF and I hand things under control so we handed him his set and he was on his way. Here's a couple of pics from our point of view during the day. These boxes are 36x16x16in. and weight 16lbs, for those who are curious.

Pipe stretching worked. The Delkovic slipon connector is not as nice a steel as the stuff on the new headers. But what do you expect? Question now is whether I can get it to line up with the wheel and bracket, one that will be answered in a day or two when I get to the screwing it all back together stage. Fingers crossed.

Send sfdownhill a PM letting him know your interested in a set. For us to even get this off the ground we did require a minimum order and that was reached but now that the builder has the jigs and knowledge of how to build these, large orders may not be a requirement. However that information is SF’s domain so he would be the one to answer the availability and cost questions.

Also, I'm doing this and a few other mods. If I run into anything silly, I'll try and take some pictures. Do we want to post assembly tips here? Or should I start a thread in Maintenance?

Tried to keep her in 3rd gear as much as possible as to focus on the turns, rather than shifting

And which start number do they give a Rossi fan (again 😉 )

Honda vip box (not much vip but free beer, so no complaints)

Knees gripping tank, squatting down, feeling the position that felt slickest...

Nah come on........ That's gotta be a young Freddie Mercury on the Beemer!

Now, from one of the slowest bikes to one more capable...... Set the Gilles rearsets one position higher for my upcoming trackday. Passed with flying colors!!!

"Always" have been.....