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Old 03-30-2008, 08:20 PM   #1
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Why wrap the headers?
1) They were scratched in my crash and the bike won't pass inspection with visible damage.
2) It's cheaper than replacing them.
3) Header wrap holds in the heat so the exhaust stays hotter in the header and flows better... frees up a couple HP.
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Old 03-30-2008, 08:48 PM   #2
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1) They were scratched in my crash and the bike won't pass inspection with visible damage.
2) It's cheaper than replacing them.
3) Header wrap holds in the heat so the exhaust stays hotter in the header and flows better... frees up a couple HP.
Florida may be different, but in PA they won't pass you if your pipes are wrapped. They automatically assume that you're hiding something.
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Old 03-30-2008, 08:59 PM   #3
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Florida may be different, but in PA they won't pass you if your pipes are wrapped. They automatically assume that you're hiding something.
I'll be forced to kill someone if that's the case.
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Old 03-30-2008, 09:05 PM   #4
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did you finally figure out how to get your bike registered? I thought it was a no go
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Old 03-30-2008, 09:08 PM   #5
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did you finally figure out how to get your bike registered? I thought it was a no go
Yeah, there's a nice little loophole... Since I have an out of state salvage title, all I need is the following:

1) an estimate of the repair damages
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1) pictures of the bike in it's damaged state

and

2) parts lists of all parts repaired or replaced (receipts optional)

Then I take that bitch in to be inspected and it's all good. I CANNOT take in my estimate though, cause it recognizes that the vehicle damage was more than 80% of the value of the vehicle, so they will not even look at it. Pictures on the other hand are A-Ok.
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Old 03-30-2008, 09:22 PM   #6
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but wont' they see that the headers are damaged and then see that all you did was wrap them? I'd be eye'n flea-bay
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Old 03-30-2008, 10:33 PM   #7
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but wont' they see that the headers are damaged and then see that all you did was wrap them? I'd be eye'n flea-bay
I'm gonna risk it... I won't take in the up close picture that shows the header... You only need a picture of the front, back, and both sides... I will bring some pictures from the day when I crashed, but not one that shows the header well.

The only problem will be this picture, which when shrunk down and printed out shouldn't be too noticeable...


This picture will stay at home:
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Old 03-31-2008, 08:27 AM   #8
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Florida may be different, but in PA they won't pass you if your pipes are wrapped. They automatically assume that you're hiding something.
As I'm sure you know...you just gotta find the right shop.
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