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Old 25-04-08, 04:25 PM   #1
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ive got myself a beowulf end can for my 06 K5 and it has the necessary link pipe to attach it. obviously i need to remove the header pipe and cut it.

From what i can tell im going to have to cut it about 3 inches up from the weld.

Does this sound about right to you guys?

Ive been looking for a how 2 on here but there is alot of posts.

Cheers, James
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Old 25-04-08, 04:27 PM   #2
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You can do it with the down pipes still attached, just keep you eye on the blade/grinder!

As for the measurement it should say with the instructions.
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Old 25-04-08, 04:29 PM   #3
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cheers for tht mate, im not sure on the cutting it on there tho, sparks flying and damaging things is what im worried about
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Old 25-04-08, 04:44 PM   #4
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i used a hacksaw blade, took alot longer but i kept it connected to the bike!!


i thought it was ment to be about 5cm but i'm probably wrong!
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Old 25-04-08, 05:00 PM   #5
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i used a hacksaw blade, took alot longer but i kept it connected to the bike!!


i thought it was ment to be about 5cm but i'm probably wrong!
+1 for the 5cm (2 inch) measurement. Just about any end cans for the SV seem to quote this figure.

I used a 4" angle grinder - dead easy and no damage as long as your not ham-fisted. 9" grinder will do an easier job with the same care.

If you're worried, pop a bit of stiff card or thin plywood between the pipe and the swingarm.

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Old 25-04-08, 05:07 PM   #6
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cheers for tht mate, im not sure on the cutting it on there tho, sparks flying and damaging things is what im worried about
only thing likely to get damaged is the swingarm, wrap it up with some thick cardboard and that'll protect it...
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Old 25-04-08, 05:11 PM   #7
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Angle grinder with a nice thin cutting disk is the way mate, so quick and easy.
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Old 25-04-08, 05:28 PM   #8
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Also always cut to the waste side of your mark. You can take more off but you can't put it back
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Old 25-04-08, 08:30 PM   #9
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ive got myself a beowulf end can for my 06 K5 and it has the necessary link pipe to attach it. obviously i need to remove the header pipe and cut it.

From what i can tell im going to have to cut it about 3 inches up from the weld.

Does this sound about right to you guys?

Ive been looking for a how 2 on here but there is alot of posts.

Cheers, James
Hi there,i recently purchased a Beowulf stubby can for my K5 -5cm-up from weld to cut,i taped some card around swingarm etc and used a hacksaw ten min -sorted.Sounds the dogs as well.
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Old 25-04-08, 08:34 PM   #10
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Heya. I put on a Scorpion can and +1 for the 5cm. I just used a hacksaw and cartboard between the can and swingarm.
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