Boondocker Apex Header

[Snoboner]

Got my new header from Boondocker with a slip joint after my flexjoint gave out and started a small fire. Any one put one of these on yet? Does the joint need to be welded or does it stay flexible?

 

[fastgas]

Don't weld it! It's designed to allow enough flex when the parts get hot/cold to prevent cracking and the joint will seal itself up when it gets hot.

 

[ryan7]

How many miles were on the original header? Did they change the flex joint because there were problems with the flex joint. I haven't heard of many leaking on a BD kit.

 

[Snoboner]

Had about 1400 miles on the old header. Flex joint started deteriorating and hot exhaust was forced through a few holes and started a fire that I caught out the corner of my eye on a climb. Damn lucky I didn't lose my sled! Everyone with a flex joint should check theirs for leaks.

 

[Snoboner]

Don't weld it! It's designed to allow enough flex when the parts get hot/cold to prevent cracking and the joint will seal itself up when it gets hot.

That's what I thought. Just double checking

 

[Snakeriveryamaha]

If I recall correctly, BD had probs with the header the last couple of years. Looked like a teenagers after school project as far as the welds go.

 

[Snoboner]

Had to regrind mine to make it true and flat the first time