A wonderful gift from New Zealand today!

[sonny]

great...thanks everyone...yes, I used new copper gaskets...I've been reading those take time to seal and will leak slightly until then???

I DID NOT used the silicone...but now that everything is buttoned back up, what can I do? Is there an easy way to use the silicone without taking everything off again? OR Should I ride the bike and see if they seal?

ALSO, I need to get my tune updated, can I ride the bike gently for 15-20 minutes to drop it off by the tuner?

Good looking pipes. I did not use silicone. The service manual makes no reference to using silicon. The factory sure had a lot on. Took forever cleaning that #rap off. Followed the manual and got very lucky no leaks.

 

[Paul Bryant]

Unfair advantage!!

Bribery and Corruption goes a long way Boony

 

[Paul Bryant]

An interesting point this leaking carry on.
I don't know if the Factory use's any sealant at the port here, I've not ever removed a header that's never been removed before.
So apart from applying sealant at the port here, my set up is Identical in size/area to the factory Header, so with the stock copper seals fitted I don't see why it would be any different to stock.
Possibly it is the way the new header is fitted ?
I don't know that, so really can't comment.

 

[ChicagoRocket]

Now that she is getting a custom tune, any guesses on how much power I will pick up?

Viking header and midpipe are what I installed.

 

[Boony]

Or we can sell them mine (which are done) for a few dollars more and split it! I can wait!

I don't like where this conversation is going!

 

[Old N' Grumpy]

Now that she is getting a custom tune, any guesses on how much power I will pick up?

Viking header and midpipe are what I installed.

No change in air cleaner? Kinda need both to maximize.

 

[ChicagoRocket]

No change in air cleaner? Kinda need both to maximize.

I have the ramair already fitted...mods are in my sig.

 

[Old N' Grumpy]

Duh...didn't see...I think most guys get 20-30hp with exhaust, air filter and a good tune.

 

[HansO]

just a little note my 08 had a slight leak even with new copper gasket properly torqued, easy fix Selleys 401 silicon is heat resistant and is Clear so no ugly copper or black colour of other sealants works a treat, in fact I ended up putting it on all exhaust joints afterwards on the several exhaust system changes that I made and never had a leak

 

[sonny]

An interesting point this leaking carry on.
I don't know if the Factory use's any sealant at the port here, I've not ever removed a header that's never been removed before.
So apart from applying sealant at the port here, my set up is Identical in size/area to the factory Header, so with the stock copper seals fitted I don't see why it would be any different to stock.
Possibly it is the way the new header is fitted ?
I don't know that, so really can't comment.

Your header was a better fit then what I took off (stock). Saw no need for silicon. Did take my time with the torque wrench. Slowly tighten all three pipes evenly and did top bolts first then the bottom bolts. then went back and did a final torque check on top bolts. No silicon and no leaks.