Staintune installation 5th generation

Quick question, does replacing the silencer with a Staintune high mount on a 2000 VFR require a new muffler gasket from Honda???

Thanks,
Rob

It should not.  The Staintune will slip nicely over the header's outlet and clamp down on it.

I replace my gasket just because...

Do you need to? If it leaks you will be kicking yourself later.

[image: View Post]flavadave98VFR800FI, on 17 November 2010 - 12:07 PM, said:

I replace my gasket just because...

Do you need to? If it leaks you will be kicking yourself later.

I don't recall a gasket, but I do use a little high-temp rtv silicone.  It not only helps reduce the possibility of a leak, but it lubes the connection to help the pipe slide on.

[image: View Post]sa1713, on 17 November 2010 - 12:02 PM, said:

It should not.  The Staintune will slip nicely over the header's outlet and clamp down on it.
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Could you share any pics of the install. I amookin for a high mount for my 98 and cant seem to find one.

I don't have a pic of the install, but here's a somewhat older pic of my bike with the Staintune high mount (and yes, the spud is in)  :)

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[image: View Post]cmb6s, on 15 February 2011 - 01:15 PM, said:

I don't have a pic of the install, but here's a somewhat older pic of my bike with the Staintune high mount (and yes, the spud is in)  :)

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Just curious, what rear mount and box is that on your 2000 and has it worked out for you? I am looking for just a top box and I have the high Staintune on my 2000 as well. Not going to use it a bunch and was thinking JC Whitney box for the occassional trip.
Thanks,
Rob

Well, the box is a Givi V46 with the taillight and backrest options, but I honestly can't remember what the rack is.  I'm positive it's a Givi rack, but I don't think they make it anymore.  In fact, it was pretty hard for me to find it when I did.  I'm actually still on the lookout for a rack that will do the following:
  1. Mount the two side cases
  2. Mount the trunk box
  3. Work with a high mount exhaust
  4. Work with drilled out "Franken-bolt" holes (this is the real kicker)... maybe I should have never drilled them.  :P

If anybody ever finds a rack that can do that, PLEASE let me know!  :D