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Barry, thanks. And thanks for all the advice along the way.

Update on installation of Higgs Pipes:

I took the spigots off again and cut 1/2" off the length of the stub that slides into the header tube. That allowed the pipes to get much closer to the rear mount location. With a small push I can bolt them up without the 1" links and the fit is better all around. I did not try to move the engine by increasing bolting hole clearances on engine mounts. I think it is still a viable option.

In the present position, the side stand still touches the LH pipe. I did two things there. First, I dimpled the pipe to clear the leg (whatever you call the main part of the side stand) underneath the pipe. Second, I put a rubber sleeve on the peg that you push with your foot so that it won't rub through the pipe. It appears that I could have put a shim, like a washer, in the pivot area where the side stand normally stops. This would stop the side stand a little bit lower and avoid the contact with the pipe. I may do it anyway for some added clearance.

Now, I can not drag the side stand no matter how much I lean it.

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Rotortech
Indianapolis
1974 S3

Reading this thread is a disappointment, 900 dollars is a lot of cash to spend and have these issues and those welds , Higgs pipes off the wants list

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1975 S3 project bike
1974 H1 project bike
1972 Yamaha R5
1974 Yamaha RD350

We just got the first sets of H1 pipes into stock from Jim Lomas (both sets have already been purchased) and the welds are superb - especially the stainless.

Have a a look at the pictures here: http://tinyurl.com/bl9rfsx

I've really enjoyed selling his pipes so far because the quality is so good. Now I've just got to get enough inventory to put some on my own triples.

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