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Timn
Posted on Saturday, January 10, 2009 - 09:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have been looking for a uly since a test rode one a little over a year ago. I ran across one i could not pass up. 2008 with 1200 miles. The only catch is has some light crash damage.My biggest concern, and maybe some one can help me with is one of the exhaust header pipes is dented in about halfway. I don't know how that will affect the performance. Where can i find a used replacement? What years would work. I also have to replace the hand warmer switch, right front fender mount, seat, right mirror,misc hardware and polish some sratches out of the airbox and fly screen. I know i am probably forgetting something.
Thanks for any help
Mike
P.S. i have a 97 S3t for sale in the classifieds
Mike

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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Saturday, January 10, 2009 - 09:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Any of the 12 pipes should work as far as I know. I don't think there was any difference between model years on the headers.

You should be able to pick up a set on fleabay or in the classified section here.

While you are swapping them out, I'd have them jet hotted for heat abatement.

Looks very nice (from the non crash side : D).
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Froggy
Posted on Saturday, January 10, 2009 - 10:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yes any XB12 header will work. There was a few changes over the years to the materials so some look a little different than others, and the euro spec models have a different style, but all of them will bolt on no problem. My bike had a dented header when I bought it, so I was forced to replace it with a Micron full system : )
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Svh
Posted on Sunday, January 11, 2009 - 01:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Did you happen to pick that up in Wisconsin?
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12bolt
Posted on Sunday, January 11, 2009 - 03:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There is a header pipe on Ebay.
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Jlnance
Posted on Sunday, January 11, 2009 - 06:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I don't think there will be much of a performance loss, so base your decision on aesthetics.

Getting the headers on and off requires rotating the engine which is time consuming. As long as you've got to do that, this would be a fantastic time to have the new headers ceramic coated. That will keep them from rusting, and if you use a color other than black, it will keep your right leg cooler too.
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Mad_doctor
Posted on Sunday, January 11, 2009 - 07:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nice looking bike , BE CAREFUL... That's the faster Black model!
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Hangontight
Posted on Sunday, January 11, 2009 - 11:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That sure looks like the one that was for sale in Wisconsin Craigslist?...Madison I think? Glad to see someone on this forum picked it up!
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