Exhaust fitting.

[Smoggy]

I've done a search but found nothing :confused:, so here goes..

Looking at getting a new can, maybe a CCC.
I understand I have to cut the link pipe I have now - Correct?
Or is there any other methods? And would I be able to re-attach the original can again if I did fit an after market can.

Any other tips and information appreciated.

Thanks,
Mat

[hovis]

yup

you need to cut the pipe, you should get a piece of pipe so you can refit the old one

advice on cutting........... measure twice cut once

[Neeja]

No real other method. For reference, when you make the cut, it should be approx. 5cm from the weld just after the collector.

If you cut it off, you can get small sleeves to connect the two halves of the pipes, but to be honest, once you've switched the can and hear the difference you won't want to.

[Smoggy]

Right, I'm getting a Scorpion tomorrow..

Asfar as fitting, I just need to make a straight cut in the pipe, about 5cm from where collector is welded to the original link pipe?

Can anyone give me some more information, or is that it? Pictures would be appreciated. :)

Thanks,
Mat

[Dangerous Dave]

45mm - 50mm from the weld, as said measure twice and cut once. The cut can be done easily with a hacksaw, it is easy to cut the link pipe with the system still on the bike however keep a constant eye out for background cutting (anything other than the link pipe).

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p296/FJRmgm/SV-6500001.jpg

[thefallenangel]

45mm - 50mm from the weld, as said measure twice and cut once. The cut can be done easily with a hacksaw, it is easy to cut the link pipe with the system still on the bike however keep a constant eye out for background cutting (anything other than the link pipe).

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p296/FJRmgm/SV-6500001.jpg


actually i cut mine and it took me ages. Advice don't use a grinder because it makes a horrible mess. Junior hacksaw with a strap of rubber wrapped around the swingarm to stop the scratching. And also remember you cut more off but you can put it back on so if you slightly over measure it's not too bad.

[Dangerous Dave]

would I be able to re-attach the original can again if I did fit an after market can.
http://i24.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/d8/17/f631_1.JPG

Re-connection sleeves available on Ebay but most aftermarket exhausts come with them now a days.

[Smoggy]

Fitted...

With the baffle in it sounds a million times better...

..With the baffle out, not even the same bike. :):):cool:

[Dangerous Dave]

Fitted...

With the baffle in it sounds a million times better...

..With the baffle out, not even the same bike. :):):cool:
Welcome to the noisy club....

[charris]

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p296/FJRmgm/SV-6500001.jpg

Why did you have to post a pic of this exhaust??????

I really want one, but the customs charhes puts it out of my pricerange. :(


P.s. back to the matter in hand
Congratulations on the noise!!!!!!

[Dangerous Dave]

Why did you have to post a pic of this exhaust??????
Sorry, it was the first one on the Google list which showed where roughly to cut the exhaust.

[Smoggy]

Almost forgot to say, thanks for the advice lads. :cool:

[shonadoll]

Almost forgot to say, thanks for the advice lads. :cool:

Just fitted mine today - make sure you have plenty hacksaw blades- I went through about 8!

[Smoggy]

I used a fullsize hacksaw for a little bit to get a cut/hole started, then a small one for the rest - Only used two blades for the little one.

Removing the rear set really helped aswell.

[shonadoll]

I used a fullsize hacksaw for a little bit to get a cut/hole started, then a small one for the rest - Only used two blades for the little one.

Removing the rear set really helped aswell.

Yeah I shouldv'e removed the rearset. First time and all that though.

[rob13]

Useless without pics, I wanna see what it looks like.

[sam anon]

Ok, here's a query!

Are all SVs the same with regard to the end can you can fit?

ie.will a 2003 pipe fit a 2000 bike?

[Dangerous Dave]

If there is a difference it is with the link pipe only.