Oh boy...
As expected exhaust valves are bent and since I was this deep into it I decided to keep the high compression pistons. I wish I had the funds for the 994 right now but I don't.
So all my grand ideas of step by step build and reports on performance gains has pretty much gone out the window.

Im packing up my head and sending it to TPUSA later today for a Stage 1 job plus exhaust valve repair. In a stage 1 the exhaust valves stay the OE size. This will provide me some gains but I won't be taking full advantage of the work until next year when I get that 994 in there. The head is off and the bike is down no matter what so I may as well get it done now.

When all is said and done I will have FCR39s, 813 cams, headwork and higher compression pistons.

I still feel like someone kicked me in the gut and can't believe my stupid mistake! Goes to show... patience would have saved me a lot of time and money. Im sure Ill be smiling ear to ear when all is done though.

SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq NEW: 19 Goldwing Tour DCT