Motad SS headers worth $600 ?

Personally Deleted - Steve needs his sales, NorcalBoy a bit upset ??

http://vfrworld.com/forums/modifications/21054-considerations-catless-header.html

 

No need to delete anything, if somebody wants to build their own header, have fun... The amount of time and money spent to "re-build" what already exists, getting the performance right and the fit issues resolved is probably more then just buying it in a Motad box and installing it on the bike...?

Oh, the fun of custom motorcycle efforts! :smile:

 

OK, I just read all the Motad threads on here (damn there is a lot of them), and I don't want to stir the pot, but I honestly have a question:

I have a 6th Gen with Cat (2007 VTEC, NON-ABS), and at some point I'm planning to replace the headers TO ELIMINATE the cat. I understand Motad DOES NOT make a "big bore" pipe kit for the VFR; however, as I've read the MANY posts on this subject, I keep getting the idea that the 5th gen headers were bigger than but will fit the 6th gen (right?):

1. So, all else being equal and assuming the above is accurate; since I'm going to replace the headers anyway to rid myself of the cat, and the 5th gen will fit my bike, should I actually order the 5th gen Motads to put on my 6th gen, thus getting the bigger pipes?

2. If so, is there a specific year of the 5th gen that would be a better fit to my 2007?

AND 3. If so, is this going to be a direct fit, or will I need to "Jerry rig" it?

 

My understanding is they make only one size header - they confirmed there was no big-bore header. And they make them with the kickstand stop or without.

 

The first answer is easy, there is no "jerry rigging" anything, the Motad system is designed specifically for the machine and will install just as the OEM pipe does.

That is not to say that V-4's are anything "fun" to work on, so patience is a key, but Motad has designed a very clean and neat system here.

As for the "big bore" questions, that is one for all of you extreme "techie's" up here to hash out. We think this conversation has been had many, many, many times, so we will keep out opinions out of it... :biggrin:

 

So, if I am understanding everyone; what you are saying is that even though OEM for the 5th gen is bigger than the 6th gen; the Motad OEM replacement headers are the same for either generation?

 

I have the Motad for the sixth generation. I ordered it with the center stand stop and O2 bungs. The piping is bigger than the stock header. I'm very pleased with it,the fit was spot on and it saves quite a bit of weight.

 

Installed motad headers on the bike today! Fitment was excelent and quality seems to be very nice! I am quite happy with my purchase! Thanks for all of the input guys! I was going to post a pic of the pipes installed but for some reason I could not attach teh pic to the thread, I will try again tomorrow