Blackwidow figured out the fjs belly pan issue

[Mike m]

Ive had this belly pan since January 2017 couldn't install due to clearance issues.black widow came threw and redesigned Thier product and made them a more modern look.very cool

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FIFY.       

[Mike m]

Thank you.the belly pan is a accomplishment.its been painted and setting dor almost 2 years

[Charlie-brm]

Actually I'm eye balling that exhaust. Nice. Delkevic?

But what was the issue with the belly pan in the first place?

[Mike m]

The headers wernt tight enough to the block.after weeks of pondering exhaust choices I contected them they assured me this issue was resolved and they did a outstanding job.everything fit effortlessly.the belly pan and exhaust clear very well

[Mike m]

Happy 4th of july fjowners members

[Mike m]

One hour of riding and these pipes are doing this

[FJmonkey]

#3 is looking a bit lean, the gold color is awesome!

[Mike m]

Fj12 monkey you are correct and its worse as I rode today the pipes are ugly now

[Urban_Legend]

I polished my stainless pipes to almost a chrome finish. One ride down the road and they look like yours. Unfortunatly its just the way of stainless steel. One option is to get them ceramic coated. Easy to clean, looks good and helps with heat.

Mark

[Mike m]

I'm thinking thats why oem headers are coated flat black.keeping the carbs running at a constant air Fuel mixture is almost impossible

[racerrad8]

I am not so sure the discoloration is from a lean condition.

If you zoom in and look closely at the tubes, you can see the tube is the same golden brown at the flange. The color below the bend look very uniform.

Mike, if you did not wipe the headers down with a lacquer thinner or acetone, I believe the discoloration is from the oils on the outside of the metal.

It appears very clearly they appear to be liquid drops on the #3 tube at the bend.

In the installation directions for the RPM header, it specifically advises to clean the oils before starting the engine or there will be discoloration like you see there.

Mike I also see some cuts on the inside flanges of the chin fairing. Was that from when you were trying to fit it with the original BW headers or were some clearance required for this set too?

The bike does look great in the patio with the flags the background.

Randy - RPM

[Mike m]

I did not wipe the headers down.and #2 and #3 were installed first.this was right after I left work.I did put latex gloves on for 1 and 4 as I began to perspire a lot in this heat wave.very cool info thank you

[Mike m]

Yes those cuts were from my previous headers,trying to make the pan fit.very keen eye randy

[Mike m]

I also need a drain plug crush washer.I can't see paying $8 shipping for a 99 cent part.as I have a slight oil leak