header removal

hi i have just removed the headers off a 2017 sp to cut the cat out and (hopefully) fit a link pipe to fit the austin gp1r can , so the bikes done about 4000 ish miles so would you replace the gaskets or will thy still be ok , thanks .

 

New gaskets, and consider new studs and nuts whilst you are at it.

 

cheers. , and i will have a look .

 

ffs, any idea how you can remove the old header gaskets , these are a pain and cant get them out , cheers

 

This may help, although if they are still in good condition, some say just leave them in.

Exhaust Gasket Removal | Honda CBR 1000RR Forums

 

i did buy some oem new ones and took them out the bags , so i cant take them back , lol

 

Hi can someone tell me what i could put on the gaskets to hold them in place while i fit the headers ? and is there a certain way the gaskets go in the head as there seems to be a bit of a seam on one side , thanks for any advice.

 

Little smear of general purpose grease should help keep them in place if they wont sit by themselves.

 

cheers , did it and all done now , just need to wait for a dry day ( as the missis might say summat if i start it up in house , lol ) to fire it up and hope theres no leaks anywhere , fingers grossed .

 

there it is .

 

Looking good. Will you post a pic when fairings back on so can see the whole bike? I’m undecided what to get yet but this is most likely.

 

will do mate .

 

heres one for yer , lol

 

Looking good. Are you happy with it?

 

I got an Austin Racing slipon on my 2017.

I still have the cat though.

Leave the cat cos the fkr will be too loud otherwise for the road - My Austin has the baffle in all the time and is at a reasonable noise level

 

i have both baffles in now, as i took the middle one out and is was way too loud , but its not that bad now , lol

 

My Austin Racing slipon was actually from my 2016 - I had an adapter and hanger made so it fits the 2017