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jamieclayton9
13-02-05, 09:59 AM
hi there again chaps. how are you all. there is something getting on my nerves. i noticed the other day that it seems like my exhaust has already been cut ready for a race can to fit straight on. i really dont want to risk picking a can up if i have got to cut the pipe. this is not because i dont want to cut it just lack of facilities. if you could post a thew pics of were your exhausts are cut that would be more than helpfull. many thanks. cheers for all the previous advice. jamie

Wolfracing
13-02-05, 10:25 AM
Most brands ask that you make a cut 1 1/2 inches in front of teh weld on the stock can - it's a simple job really, a standard B&Q £1.99 hacksaw will do fine, just cut straight through the pipe work and the new can will slip over covering up even the most crooked or messy cuts :D

coombest
13-02-05, 01:11 PM
Yeah, what he said!! :lol:

However - I am confused why you are worried about this as you say it looks like it has been done already!!??

If you have the standard exhaust on, there should be no jubilee type clips, sleeves or screws anywhere along the pipe, other than almost directly beneath the engine where the header pipe from the front cylinder meets the rest of the system!
There is one weld just where the pipe starts to turn upwards towards the pillion pegs.

HTH

northwind
13-02-05, 07:17 PM
Yup,like most folks I cut mine with a junior hacksaw, £1.99, though I wet through a few blades. Nothing difficult about it at all,but don't do it on a scorching day like I did or you'll almost die.

Smiffy
14-02-05, 12:34 AM
A senior hacksaw is even easier. A few minutes and you're done.

Cloggsy
14-02-05, 12:44 AM
A senior hacksaw is even easier. A few minutes and you're done.

If you wrap masking tape around the exhaust too, it saves your blade from skipping around all over the place :wink:

northwind
14-02-05, 12:57 AM
I couldn't get good angles with a big hacksaw...

jamieclayton9
14-02-05, 08:17 AM
i think that the cut is already there for a race can. its more that i am more worried it is in the right position and that i dont end up getting a can that doesnt fit. do they all generally fit in the same place. soz for bein a pain. just very carefull. many thanks. jamie

northwind
14-02-05, 04:09 PM
Aye, every one I've ever heard of anyway...

alexb
14-02-05, 09:54 PM
Mate.
The polished stainless Art i offerd you ( with hanger/link pipe and jubilee clips) wil slip straight on with no more cutting.

If ya dont want it i'll bung it on Evil-Bay..........

Alex.... :wink:

a1a
16-02-05, 03:47 AM
I believe Scorpion says to cut the exhaust 1 3/4" inches above the weld. While most other manufactures of slip on exhaust say cut the pipe 2" inches above the weld. So looks like your only talking about a 1/4" inch differance. I don't believe thats anything to worry about my friend.
Cheers, Richard

Dicky Ticker
16-02-05, 01:17 PM
The odd 1/4--1/2 --3/4 inch doesn't matter if the system you are fitting has an independent bracket for mounting the can[you just slide it back or forward to suit] It is only if the system has a fixed bracket for fixing the can that the cut in the exhaust is crucial

thowdmon
16-02-05, 11:54 PM
I found a 9" angle grinder sorted it in seconds. Ask your neighbours n friends or hire one. Cover all area's for sparks first, The pipe is thicker than you think as it has a perforated stainless liner inside.A hacksaw will kill you.

spudnuts
17-02-05, 09:39 AM
Thread hijack, sorry. thowdmon i notice that you have a FUEL end can, any good?

spudnuts.

thowdmon
17-02-05, 07:01 PM
Well made, great noise, legally stamped with rem baffles.Looks well, keep your eye on E-bay, mine was £80 new.

spudnuts
17-02-05, 07:05 PM
Yeah thanks, have seen them on E-bay just wondered what they were like.

spudnuts.