Dent in header down tube

[BALLZ]

Originally Posted by mrgrn

for one, dynoes and tires cost money. so a toated tire and how many bucks for a dyno and time are worth enough to source another header, you see? i would try to fix it and if not then just run it but spending money to see if it is hurting performance is a waste of money IMHO

OH, the whole point of a aftermarket header is for ebtter flow and weight loss no?

True statements, I am not concerned about performance as much as if it will damage the engine. These things are known to pop in time even with a good straight header. I am content to run it since its been run that way now along with the tweaked radiator. Very expensive exhaust that you can't buy jack for except a decal or a spring I priced a full M4 GP stainless black can system for $910. I may go that route anyway and sell the Akro cheaply online. The Akro even has a carbon can

[BALLZ]

Originally Posted by mrgrn

ship it to texas

bought ready to do just that body shop guy with a decent dent puller could do wonders.

[mrgrn]

dawg says he is on it, very nice offer i think

[socal]

Might not be a bad idea to dyno the bike anyway- fresh map could lead us to that loss in horsepower we are looking for from a dented header

Create some clearance by adding washers to the bracket that attaches the fan to the radiator. The blades easily touch the radiator, esp after a crash or when installing the upper. Don't ask how I know

[mrgrn]

Originally Posted by socal

Might not be a bad idea to dyno the bike anyway- fresh map could lead us to that loss in horsepower we are looking for from a dented header

Create some clearance by adding washers to the bracket that attaches the fan to the radiator. The blades easily touch the radiator, esp after a crash or when installing the upper. Don't ask how I know

so now you are going to map out a dent???

[BALLZ]

Originally Posted by socal

Might not be a bad idea to dyno the bike anyway- fresh map could lead us to that loss in horsepower we are looking for from a dented header

Create some clearance by adding washers to the bracket that attaches the fan to the radiator. The blades easily touch the radiator, esp after a crash or when installing the upper. Don't ask how I know

I don't even think it has a fan I know it does not have a ignition key full on racebike with only the bare nicely equipped essentials. The list of goodies on it is mind bending. I'll post up some more info next week once I get it. Of course if its a complete turd when I go to pick it up saturday then I drive off empty handed and resume shopping.

[socal]

Originally Posted by BALLZ

I don't even think it has a fan I know it does not have a ignition key full on racebike with only the bare nicely equipped essentials. The list of goodies on it is mind bending. I'll post up some more info next week once I get it. Of course if its a complete turd when I go to pick it up saturday then I drive off empty handed and resume shopping.

I bought the AMA bike referenced in my signature without a fan- man, it ran hot. On the grid I had to turn it off and in the pits I had a room fan blowing on it. Maybe my location in Southern Cali was part of the problem. I eventually reinstalled the fan.

Did you find the bike on the WERA Board?? Lots of bargains there with the downturn in the economy. Look forward to more info and pics. Good luck!

[duckdawg]

No sweat dude, really, I just bought a $5000 heli arc. I can slice that dimple out and section it right back in, and nobody will ever know it happened. Cake...

[BALLZ]

Originally Posted by duckdawg

No sweat dude, really, I just bought a $5000 heli arc. I can slice that dimple out and section it right back in, and nobody will ever know it happened. Cake...

thanks dawg I am hoping the pipe is individual header down tubes if so I may be contacting you for a pop a dent job + you ain't that far away from me.

[BALLZ]

Originally Posted by socal

I bought the AMA bike referenced in my signature without a fan- man, it ran hot. On the grid I had to turn it off and in the pits I had a room fan blowing on it. Maybe my location in Southern Cali was part of the problem. I eventually reinstalled the fan.

Did you find the bike on the WERA Board?? Lots of bargains there with the downturn in the economy. Look forward to more info and pics. Good luck!

I will keep that in mind yes I found it on the WERA BBS, is there anywhere else to buy a decent racebike I hope it all turns out okay it ain't exactly across town for me to go get, 535 miles one way at $4 bucks a gallon!