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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 04:20 PM
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I have been interested in a set of exhuast headers, in particularly, Fuel Moto's
stainless steel header. You can get an optional ceramic coating...
What are the benefits to this? Corrosion resistance? Cooler temperatures?

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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 04:50 PM
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less heat radiates off the pipe. The FM pipe is stainless so no real corrosion consideration.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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Be prepared for a multi-week wait.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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Yep...You are gonna wait a bit but they are GREAT head pipes. I had a set on my last bike and will probably put a set on my RKC soon...
 
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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I ordered a set of ceramic coated headers from Fuel Moto and have been waiting nine weeks so far. They told me when I placed my order it would be a 10-12 week delay. I don't mind waiting for a great product.

I chose to order the ceramic headers to lower the heat in the headers. From what I have read and researched, this option works best for me.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 05:30 AM
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They said call for prices...so I'm assuming the are very pricey...$500-600?
Just a ball park figure would help.

They are great looking pipes...
 
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 06:07 AM
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I had a set of headers coated inside and out a few years ago and I was amazed how much less radiated heat there was on the outside. The experts say that it also helps the exhaust flow as well.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 08:34 AM
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Heat is now moving down the pipes a lot faster and cools down unbelievably quicker too.

Don't feel that intense heat in my lap or legs any more.

I waited three months last year... that was a long wait during the summer months.
 
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I had a set of headers coated inside and out a few years ago and I was amazed how much less radiated heat there was on the outside.
I've had the same result. Calico Coatings did my Supertrapp Supermeg 2-1 last year, $103.00 and it took about a week.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by shortride
I had a set of headers coated inside and out a few years ago and I was amazed how much less radiated heat there was on the outside. The experts say that it also helps the exhaust flow as well.
Yep. I wouldn't run any headers that are not ceramic coated inside and out. Huge drop in temps!
 
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