so the D/P st4 headers are just too big and leave a BIG dip in the power curve, the std st4 system gives more everywhere but still has a pronounced dip in the curve. no surprise really as it wasn't designed for a 888 to begin with. if the SP style headers are unavailable they would be the next choice, but i'd prefer the SP ones to those.
i'm guessing Mr Personality is bob? who is the "original Mr Personality?
and pencils and calculators with a 1950's book may have done the job in the day, but you can't belittle brad at moto one' efforts nor his dedication to actually SUPPLY the information the fruits of his labour produce. none of this is black magic, it's just that some would have us believe so.
cheers,
paul.