Rush2112

LSL also makes risers that clamp to the top of the fork and provides a mount for a raised one piece handlebar... I think they called it a "superbike" bar.  I have it on mine and it greatly improved my riding position.  I scoot forward and lean in when riding enthusiastically in the twisties to put more weight on the front tire because the riding position is so upright.

Gorgeous bike Seb!

I've been off-line for awhile living life and took a job out in the middle of the Pacific... I got bored at work today and logged onto to see what's up.  Thanks for the bike porn Seb!!!  And I see Gig is still on here too... bonus!

Hopefully, I won't get in trouble for spending the last couple of hours devouring every detail of your post, zooming in and examining all the goodies!

Well done Seb!!!

Can't wait to hear it roar in the mountains one day...

3 hours ago, dudutzu said:

 I wasn't talking about your exhaust, I was referring to the factory exhaust.

Factory exhaust on gen 5 and 6 combines cyliders 1+2 and 3+4. On gen 8 it combines 1+3 and 2+4.

 

I'm just trying to get clarification if running the 1+3 and 2+4 would pose a [long term] problem.

The factory exhaust merge configuration on the 8th gen was done for manufacturing cost savings not performance. This is why the 8th gen sees the greatest benefit from the WiLD Headers. Running the WiLD Headers on an 8th gen shouldn’t cause any long term problems except difficulty wiping the sh!t eating grin off your face!

On 6/20/2020 at 10:20 AM, SEBSPEED said:

All paid orders have shipped - (7) stops remain available. Boxed and ready to ship...

Received mine and it looks great... I have a few other garage projects for my cages that need repair before I will get to it.

Thanks again, Seb!

On 6/12/2020 at 1:21 PM, SEBSPEED said:

I made a dozen of the 6th gen parts. The 4 that have been paid for will ship later today or tomorrow morning. 

 

2 more have dibs, so that makes 6 up for grabs. Boxed and ready to ship, email sebspeed2003@yahoo.com to order, more details above... 

Bump... thanks Seb!

13 hours ago, interceptor69 said:

Can anyone point me to the right page where the Dyno graphs were done after the installation of the headers on the 5th gen?

So help me understand, it sounds like you asking someone else to scroll back and find the page with the information your looking for then send you the thread page number?

23 minutes ago, Gotama said:

So what’s the official name of this exhaust system being built ?

I’m partial to W.i.L.D. Headers 

( for Wade, Lance, and Darryl)

9 minutes ago, flya750 said:

Check out these crush gaskets for the 2015 VF800FD. They may be better than the Delkevic crush gaskets?

Description

"Very high quality copper covered fiber exhaust gasket.  Sold individually.

• Flexible fiber core
• Soft copper exterior
• Can be stacked for problematic head pipes
• Sold individually"

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-Interceptor-800-VFR800FD-Deluxe-2014-2015-Head-Pipe-Exhaust-Gasket/162508919192?hash=item25d6495198%3Ag%3AATgAAOSwd0tdt8dS&fits=Year%3A2015|Model%3AInterceptor+800|Make%3AHonda

Size matters... check ID & OD dimensions. OEM sized exhaust gaskets do squish and stick out into the exhaust gas stream with these headers. That’s why Lance and Darryl sourced the larger diameter Delkevic gaskets to help optimize the performance of these headers.  

10 hours ago, BiKenG said:

I have been following this thread with interest, but have rather lost track of what's available.

 

I am interested in a system that would fit a 5th Gen 800 motor, with 8th Gen front rads and high level underseat mufflers like the 6th Gen. I expect to have to make my own link pipe to the high level mufflers I will be using. Would I be correct in thinking that this is all possible with one of these systems?

 

If so, then I'd like to place a deposit for final delivery to the UK.

I think VFRcapn is working through the 8th gen rads on a 5th gen engine using the 8th gen headers. I bought a set of 8th gen headers for a similar reason. The link pipe and undertail silencers will be all you... let us know how it goes!

40 minutes ago, Duc2V4 said:

OK folks, getting near go time, we are one deposit away from making this happen, if you're sitting on the fence or know someone who might want in, please step up and join the fray!

Just curious... how many sets of W.i.L.D Headers have been produced so far?

Tres Hermanos

14 hours ago, boOZZIE said:

So I was thinking that these headers should be given a name, rather than some generic term and something that pays respect to the unobtainium makers.

 

Wade industries, Lance and Darryl 

 

What do y'all think?

 

W i L D  VFR headers

🍻

Love it!

17 hours ago, Cogswell said:

For all the 5th gen headers sold, it seems odd to me that there are so few that are interested in a 5th gen version.  It would certainly be much better than some of the home brew attempts at it (no offense to any 5g owners . . . ).  Maybe they haven't followed this thread . . .  Just a thought - maybe a group PM to all the 5g buyers would scare up some more of them? 

Great idea!

@JKBoyd, can you connect with Darryl or Lance? They would have a list of all the 5th gen header purchasers to PM.

13 hours ago, Duc2V4 said:

If it helps, put me down for one 5 Gen and one 6 Gen.

I with you, put me down for one of each

On 4/21/2020 at 10:36 PM, Rush2112 said:

... The reason I asked the question is it has been my experience with stainless steel storage tanks and other equipment we always passivated after polishing the tanks.  I wasn't sure if polishing the headers after passivation could compromise or remove part of the oxide layer and leave the polished headers more susceptible to rust and corrosion.

On 4/22/2020 at 8:40 AM, TheLimey said:

I can't see why it would. The net result with passivation and polishing/wire brushing is all the same; you're revealing a fresh top surface of metal to allow the chrome content to oxidise. Once it's reacted with the atmosphere it forms a boundary layer preventing further oxidation beneath it. I think the only benefit of passivation over mechanical methods is it's quicker, removes virtually no material and can get into all the nooks and crannies around the weld beads. 

I checked with my engineer and passivation and polishing/wire brushing are not the same net effect with 304 stainless steel.  304 stainless steel is more than 50% iron, around 20% chromium and about 10% nickel.  Passivation dissolves the iron on the surface leaving the chromium, nickel, and other trace elements on the surface.  These metals left on the surface oxidize when air dried after the acid treatment and form the protective oxide layer that prevents the iron underneath from oxidizing (rust).  Polishing/wire brushing exposes fresh top surface of metal; in 304 stainless steel this is more than 50% iron so when the oxides form it doesn't make a protective barrier because of all the iron on the surface.  It was explained to me that is why we passivate the equipment in the food processing plants after polishing them.

@Ducnut, your headers look awesome and I congratulate you on getting them to a show bike finish.  304 stainless has corrosion resistance but this resistance decreases as temperatures rise, which unfortunately exhaust pipes get hot.  Also, 304 stainless will corrode when exposed to chlorides at higher temps.  Most of us ride in nice weather so it may not be an issue at all.  If I can offer some friendly feedback, keep them clean, dry, and away from road salt (sodium chloride) to keep them looking great and avoid potential corrosion at the welds... or passivate them before installing.  Your bike, your call.

Have fun and be safe!

On 4/20/2020 at 10:10 PM, TheLimey said:

All passivation does is acid etch the surface to restore the chrome oxide layer that's destroyed by the heat of welding, which is what gives stainless steel its high corrosion resistance. It's perfectly normal for the tubing to discolour a little after a few heat cycles.

 

The passivation is only to stop the headers from rusting at the welds. 

I'm familiar with passivation.  I've worked in food manufacturing for decades and passivated plenty of stainless steel equipment.  The reason I asked the question is it has been my experience with stainless steel storage tanks and other equipment we always passivated after polishing the tanks.  I wasn't sure if polishing the headers after passivation could compromise or remove part of the oxide layer and leave the polished headers more susceptible to rust and corrosion.

Does anyone know if polishing the headers effects the passivation?

3 hours ago, Duc2V4 said:

If it’ll help get these going put me on the list. I’m sure one day someone will be looking for one and viola, I may just have one I can offer up.

 

D

I'm with you, Man!

I'll take one too... I think I'm going to need it in the near future 

47 minutes ago, MBrane said:

 He said bung. hehehhe

 

 Seriously yes they're fine.

Thanks!

...heh, heh, heh...  Bungholio!!!

1 hour ago, MBrane said:

I got mine from Amazon along with the crush washers, and nickel based anti-seize.

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LBQL7CG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DHHLP34/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WXL1Q2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

1 hour ago, eyrwbvfr said:

Same.  Amazon.  M18x1.5.   Hex key drive looks cleaner than hex nut.

 

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HR155A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Are these bung plugs short enough where they don't extend into the exhaust stream?

17 hours ago, SEBSPEED said:

 

 

Anyone else need a centerstand stop? I've got 3 total interested so far, unless I missed someone. I can do them for $50 each shipped in the lower 48, or $42 plus actual cost to points globally.

 

I'll try to make a couple extra anyway, but times are tight so I can't sit on a bunch of inventory.

Hey Seb,

I hope you and your family are safe and well !

I’ll take one.  Thanks Man!

On 3/24/2020 at 6:45 PM, Duc2V4 said:

Well PMs with tracking numbers have been sent out to all those expecting a header or headers. Please PM me if you were expecting a PM with a tracking number but did not receive it.

 

CHEERS!

Look what BEAUTIFUL curves showed up at my house today!

Box and contents arrived immaculate... thank you for taking such good care packing up my 5th gen goodies.  I think these will become family heirlooms to be cherished by my descendants for generations!

Lance and Darryl you guys ROCK!!!

3 hours ago, CornerCarver said:

Tried to help you out with some fab info but the 5th gen bikes we can access right now have 6th gen cushions on them for updated rear sets....still looking.

Thanks for checking. I might just swap in a 6th gen cushion and get rear sets and quick shifter in the process

36 minutes ago, SEBSPEED said:

I would prefer to produce the centerstand stops in batches if I can - what's the latest potential need for stops looking like? 

Hey Seb,

I know it is for 6th gens but my 5th gen mid-pipe doesn’t have a stop.  What does it mount to and could I use it on a 5th gen?

Russ

On 1/20/2020 at 1:06 PM, MaxSwell said:

I'm pretty sure that glorious whine of the 5th has contributed to my hearing loss, reinforcing the theory that Nothing Is Free.

Yeah, with the active noise canceling I couldn’t hear the engine. I would have to look at the tach to see if it was running. I thumbed the starter button on a few different occasions thinking the engine was off. My ear buds did a great job canceling engine noise... too good  a job in my opinion. I need that engine feedback when I’m carving twisties to know where I’m at in the power band.  I wish they were able to cancel wind noise as well but they don’t. They aren’t able to produce all the out of phase frequencies to effectively cancel out wind noise. Now I wear my custom molded earplugs I got at TMAC and get the best of both worlds. I hear everything I want to hear but appropriately attenuated to protect what hearing I have left.