So, a couple few things I want to throw by the group here.
First, I have several pieces body work for 5 Gens, front cowls, rear cowls, side panels but all of them need or have been repaired, but they still could use clean up and paint. My question would be, should I get these cleaned and painted before selling?
Yes, they would have to sell for more to cover the cost of being cleaned up and painted but it would also make them a straight bolt on process. A friend of mine said he is willing to help me get them painted but his question is, "Do you want to get OEM paint or a close match?" The latter would be cheaper but may not match 100%. BTW, I posted 2 pics of the paint work my friend did with the "close match" paint work he did for my new to me Hawk..
That said, based on time in the sun and age of most 5 Gens, newly painted panels, regardless of OEM or "close match", would most likely stand out more. The question would more be towards, paint them or keep them as-is and have the buyer deal with the clean up and paint. The secondary question would be, OEM paint or "close match? What say you all?
Second, I am having trouble finding the data that sfdownhill collected on Power Commander/Rapid bike O2 bung setups for the "WyLD" headers. I thought I had that on my server but can't seem to locate it. Anyone here recall where that info would be found on the forum? The size of the original header thread is actually quite expansive, but I could use some help locating this info.
Lastly, if you have been following the "WyLD" header thread, you might know that I am now in possession of the header jigs. After sfdownhill's passing, I was able to reach out to Wade and speak with him. My first question was why did he give the jigs back to us, was he done with these? Well, his response was that he needed the room for another project. Of course my next question was "Would you be open to building more headers for us?" His answer was, wait for it..."Yes, as soon as he gets his other project completed, I'll have room to build these again."
Here's the big question group, do we want to give these headers another run? In the mean time, I'll see what Wade feels the cost and minimum order would be to do this again, as I know this would be a factor.
Anyway, thanks for your time.
Cheers,
D