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deloco7
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Posted: 11 Jan 2019 at 06:17 |
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Bit of a long shot this one - not even sure if they are available.
Looking for flanges for a Gen 1 system (3 bolt) that are connected / retained to the downpipes by springs. I've got a set with G2 4 bolt flanges but looking for the 3 bolt type. Cheers
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redratbike
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get a grn1 flange go chat up you friendly water jet cutter man and get some made then welded ontod some small lengths of tube
Know I didn’t know you’d bought a gen2 system let’s hope it clears the oil cooler and the rear fits through the swingarm ok Oh and the left can will stick out further
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deloco7
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Its not a Gen 2 system, its a Gen 1 system but the engine had gen 2 heads - hence the 4 bolt flanges. The bike it was fitted is a Gen 1 and no problems with fitting or clearance.
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Bill R
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I have two sets of Gen 1 flanges. An Arrow set (brand new) , and a Tig craft set.Message me if you are interested. If your Gen 2 flanges are in good shape, I would be happy to do a straight swap. Bill.
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deloco7
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Bill,
That sounds very promising. I'll send you a PM. Thanks Del
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deloco7
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Flanges found, delighted as never thought I would get a set
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Bill R
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Del, if you are in need of a unmodified front Akra Gen 1 header tube to make your conversion easier with the Akra Gen 1 flanges, just drop me a line. I have one.
Bill.
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deloco7
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Hey Bill,
Thank you for the offer but I think I should be good. Downpipes and flanges in at engineering firm at the moment to try and get the flanges to fit the oval headers. Previous system owner also sent a pair of unmodified Gen 1 header pipes in case i went down the route of needing welding work done. But for me, getting the flanges from you to fit is a better option. Did my ones ever arrive to you? |
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Bill R
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Not as of yet but I am guessing in the next couple of days.
Came across the Akra front header in my assortment of parts, thought I would mention it as an option. Cheers Bill. |
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deloco7
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Hi Bill,
Definitley slower going West than yours were coming East. Did you check the tracking details ? I didn't realise they were Akra headers you had, I just got basic Tuono ones In case I needed to butcher them. Front header nuts were a pain - one was fine,one came off with stud attached and one needed the chisel on it. Any socket I tried just destroyed the edges a bit more. Rear ones next - they look mint but reaching them is the biggest pain. Cheers Del
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426hemi
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1/4 drive socket set is the easiest I've found for the rear header pipes.
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Tifa
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Me neither, but you'll be suprised what you can find on Tinder.
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deloco7
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- I'm sure you're right but the flanges I got are even better than tinder.....probably. They're certainly harder to get access to.....and just as capable of destroying nuts.
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Bit of an off shoot hijack but last week I went to a place called Bothel to measure a flange 😂😂 even the locals call it brothel 😂...directions please..
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deloco7
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If I told the missus I was going to measure flanges in Bothel she would wrap one of my titanium Akras around my head....
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Bill R
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Del, The flanges arrived on Tuesday, missed the post at the house. Picked them up at the post office today. Cheers Bill.
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I love a happy ending
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deloco7
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This sounds like a continuation of the Bothel/Brothel story...
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deloco7
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Nice one Bill, glad they arrived eventually. Hope they are suitable for your plans. All the best and thanks for your help with my own ones. Del
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