Transforming my CBR1000F
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The header pipes use a copper ring as an exhaust gasket, these get crushed as the header pipes are tightened to the cylinder head. Have a look at the exhaust outlet on the cylinder head, you'll see it in the outlet hole. You can pry them out with a small screwdriver. Use new ones when you re-assemble, that should cure the exhaust noise. I used some exhaust sealing paste as well, just to be extra sure and don't over tighten the header nuts, a snapped stud is a PITA and will completely ruin your day.
And thanks for the up-date, yes we are watching
And thanks for the up-date, yes we are watching
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I might have seen it.. where do u think i can buy new ones cheap? Don't feel like paying bikebandit, And appreciate that few people are watching
much thx... hopefully in 2 weeks I can start welding.. It's the hardest part as I will be welding very unnecessary things but will look good as a whole, like nuts on the frame to give it a bolted flare look, a motorcycle chain on both sides.. the motorbike is built around a motorbike theme... so lets see
Once again, much thx
much thx... hopefully in 2 weeks I can start welding.. It's the hardest part as I will be welding very unnecessary things but will look good as a whole, like nuts on the frame to give it a bolted flare look, a motorcycle chain on both sides.. the motorbike is built around a motorbike theme... so lets see
Once again, much thx
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Just bought 4, as a precausion, I would recommend all the U.S people to buy from him, U can change quantity to 4 and it will only charge for 1 shipping so for me it cost me $10.50 with shipping! $2*4+$2.50 for shipping
Here is the link
Honda CBR1000F 87 96 Exhaust Gasket Seal | eBay
Here is the link
Honda CBR1000F 87 96 Exhaust Gasket Seal | eBay
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Not a precaution Aman, you will need them when you re-fit the exhaust, otherwise you will get leaks. Don't forget to dig the old ones out, they can be quite hard to spot if you don't know what you're looking for. When I did mine it was the first time and it was a while before I realised what they were. I can see the old one in the last picture you posted, the one of the exhaust outlet port. Have a scrape about with a small blade screwdriver and look for the copper colour.
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hey Insane, i wish I could really answer your fairing question, but the thing is.. I won't be making plastic or carbonfibre fairings.. instead I'm making sheet metal fairings.. so, I won't be shedding any weight.. fibreglassing might be my last resort cause what I';m trying to achieve might not be possible with fibreglass as with sheet metal.. or rather might be very hard..I got the headers derusted.. i just been to lazy to come and post stuff.. + I stopped working.. waiting for wrap to come in and trying to get my wheels sanded and powder coated.