I hear ya Craig, but after 23000kms in the last year and counting, my stock header is looking a bit rough, and i thought the tape would be a good way to cover up the stock silencer hook, which i do not want to cut off straight away in case i want to use the stock muffler. First of all, i want to try this new silencer before i do anything. Fuel economy is a big thing for me over anything. if the new silencer contributes to more fuel consumption - i will not use it.
I was thinking last night that if i painted the silencer and taped the header there'd be no chrome and id miss that. That being said, i would only tape the header and leave the silencer chrome. As for selling the thing - well, i cannot see it happening. i love it, plus it owes me $15000 as i kinda got shafted with the finance when i bought it through the shop.The C5 is primarily my work vehicle, its a legitimate 100% tax deduction for me through my business. Its proved to be a reliable work horse for my job appointments and makes getting around so fun and exciting. I look forward to going to appointments and purposely get clients miles away so i can ride further. When i have days off i go for more long rides! Its possible she will morph into many looks but any changes wont be undoable ones. im not into cutting, drilling, painting, changing anything that i cant change back. i bought the C5 cause its exactly the look love on a bike so i really dont wanna turn her into anything else. I just need practical, reliable and fuel efficient, which is what i have now. This new silencer has a lot to live up to!