Originally Posted by Sgt_Jim

finally got my bike done and ready to ride, took it to my indy buddy to properly tune the engine and the map, find out that 4th gear is kinda screwed up.. roll on the throttle @45mph/~2300rpm and the bike goes nowhere, then i guess all the fuel in there finally ignites to make a loud bang and shoot a flame out from the pipe and scare the cars next to me... back to him i guess and make him fix it :'(

Originally Posted by Lone wolf lo 10

So has anyone have any luck Powdercoating exhaust heat sheilds powder coater wants to dip it instead, if I dip I'll have to fig out what to do with chrome tip and V&H emblem or have two small holes in exhaust ?

Originally Posted by JRuss

Figured I'd post up a pic also. It's been a while since I have.
Most recently I put the V&H sideshots on and a LaPera bare bones. And the points cover and derby cover.
Does anyone else have a noticeable gap between their seat and tank? I can see the screw holding on the tank bib now. Nothing I can't cover just seems like the fit is off?
I have a new set of grips and an Arlen Ness big sucker to put on next. Probably this weekend.

And just for the record, putting a new exhaust on is a b*tch of a task. Me and my good friend spent the better part of an hour trying to get the headers to even mate to the damn cylinders with the clamps lined up properly. I had to brace my foot against the frame and pry the exhaust just enough to get it around the front cylinder fins. Fun stuff. I probably won't be changing the exhaust again anytime soon.

Originally Posted by nosoupforyou

This pic is old, but there was a bit of a gap on mine as well. A bit less than yours it looks like, but I also could see the screw a bit. (Nice choice on pipes btw!)

Originally Posted by Sgt_Jim

Did you two build the same bike? haha

Originally Posted by Misbehaven

I had my heat shields powder coated in black ceramic. No need to have them dipped.