What size angle grinder to change exhaust... - SV650.org

23-05-05, 03:44 PM

will a 4.5 inch do it, or does it need to be one of the 9 inch mothers?

23-05-05, 03:46 PM

4.5 will be fine! watch it doesn't catch and shoot of and hit any other parts of the bike like swing arm etc, I used a hacksaw to do mine

23-05-05, 04:12 PM

I'd use a hack saw personally, a slipage with the grinder could be nasty. Get a fine toothed saw blade, run a couple of turns of electricians tape around where u want to cut as a guide, and take yer time,all imho ofcourse.
Jonc

23-05-05, 04:25 PM

I used a 4.5, it when through pretty easily, like every one says just keep an eye on the swing arm and heel plates cos it's all very close.

23-05-05, 04:51 PM

good luck

with the angle grinder

23-05-05, 07:35 PM

Personally I think despite the time saving the extra caution needed by using a grinder is not worth it.A junior hacksaw with a new blade will do it very well,just dont force the blade,let it cut on the forward stroke only.Ensure the teeth of the blade point forwards.
I did mine in about 15 minutes by being very carefull to cut as straight as possible and was very pleased with the result.

Once you break through the outer skin for the first time it gets a lot easier.

23-05-05, 07:58 PM

Peter !!!

u mean you are swopping me yer Duke for my Sv and you have cut the exhaust !!??

oh dear I think the deal may be off !!

23-05-05, 08:24 PM

Sig....¿ Pero tranquilo hombre!(Calm down fella!) The exhaust cutting was on my K3 SV! Unfortunately no quick fix after market end can to pop on this little baby! She has to have the finest,she's that kinda girl!

ophic · 23-05-05, 09:56 PM

you must have a better standard of junior hacksaw out there pete. My blades won't cut through cheese without going blunt

23-05-05, 10:04 PM

Ophic...Next time try the blade teeth downwards mate!

23-05-05, 03:44 PM	#1
markfc Guest Posts: n/a	What size angle grinder to change exhaust... will a 4.5 inch do it, or does it need to be one of the 9 inch mothers?

23-05-05, 09:56 PM	#9
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	you must have a better standard of junior hacksaw out there pete. My blades won't cut through cheese without going blunt __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

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23-05-05, 03:46 PM	#2
daddy_sperm Guest Posts: n/a	4.5 will be fine! watch it doesn't catch and shoot of and hit any other parts of the bike like swing arm etc, I used a hacksaw to do mine

23-05-05, 04:12 PM	#3
jonacol Guest Posts: n/a	I'd use a hack saw personally, a slipage with the grinder could be nasty. Get a fine toothed saw blade, run a couple of turns of electricians tape around where u want to cut as a guide, and take yer time,all imho ofcourse. Jonc

23-05-05, 04:25 PM	#4
diamond Guest Posts: n/a	I used a 4.5, it when through pretty easily, like every one says just keep an eye on the swing arm and heel plates cos it's all very close.

23-05-05, 04:51 PM	#5
will Guest Posts: n/a	good luck with the angle grinder

23-05-05, 07:35 PM	#6
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	Personally I think despite the time saving the extra caution needed by using a grinder is not worth it.A junior hacksaw with a new blade will do it very well,just dont force the blade,let it cut on the forward stroke only.Ensure the teeth of the blade point forwards. I did mine in about 15 minutes by being very carefull to cut as straight as possible and was very pleased with the result. Once you break through the outer skin for the first time it gets a lot easier.

23-05-05, 07:58 PM	#7
Quiff Wichard Guest Posts: n/a	Peter !!! u mean you are swopping me yer Duke for my Sv and you have cut the exhaust !!?? oh dear I think the deal may be off !!

23-05-05, 08:24 PM	#8
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	Sig....¿ Pero tranquilo hombre!(Calm down fella!) The exhaust cutting was on my K3 SV! Unfortunately no quick fix after market end can to pop on this little baby! She has to have the finest,she's that kinda girl!

23-05-05, 10:04 PM	#10
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	Ophic...Next time try the blade teeth downwards mate!