2014 SV650S L2 - exhaust cutting? - SV650.org

23-04-14, 01:22 PM

Hi all,

Searched for info on this but havent been able to find an answer.

Im after a nice noisy exhaust for my new bike, im wandering if cutting the stock exhaust above the weld is still the way to go, looking at it, it looks like it could be removed without cutting but I may be mistaken and it could just be to remove a heatshield.

If anyone has an idea about this I'd love to hear it!

rictus01 · 23-04-14, 02:21 PM

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=209363

"noisy" is somewhat subjective, but most end cans are a vast improvement over standard, the joints on the standard exhaust are before the footpeg location so you need to cut beyond that.

jambo · 23-04-14, 02:24 PM

All SV650s from 1999 to present have a system without a nice convenient break in it for fitting a slip-on can.

Options are:
Full system - expensive, but generally better flow, and almost always significantly lighter.
Cut stock exhaust and use slip-on can - looks fine (though there is at least 1 extra clamp) sounds fine, heavier than a full system, significantly less cash.
3/4 system - some systems retain the stubby rear downpipe, can be slightly cheaper than a full system.

If you just want the looks and noise, get a slip on can and cut the system. For 99% of us, it's the right decision. If you don't want to cut the system have a look on ebay for a used one, or a 2nd hand slip on can. Be aware from 2007 onward there is an lambda sensor in the exhaust, where as this does not exist for earlier models so check any pipework you do get has taken this into consideration.

Jambo

23-04-14, 03:18 PM

Brilliant thanks guys, what's the best thing to use to cut the pipe then?

Matt-EUC · 23-04-14, 04:14 PM

Reciprocating saw or angle grinder with a cutting disc.

25-04-14, 11:07 AM

Gonna borrow a reciprocating saw

cheers for the advice people!

jambo · 25-04-14, 11:37 AM

Measure twice, cut once, and use something slow enough that you can tell if you're making a mistake and do something about it.

Jambo

25-04-14, 11:38 AM

Will do Jambo, trust me I'm in no rush to break a brand new bike

rictus01 · 25-04-14, 01:29 PM

even the most unlikely candidates had no problem with the right guidance

25-04-14, 01:55 PM

Looks like fun... Holy bikes batman!

Can't wait to do mine and actually have a v-twin roar instead of a whisper.

23-04-14, 01:22 PM	#1
Corny Gizmo Guest Posts: n/a	2014 SV650S L2 - exhaust cutting? Hi all, Searched for info on this but havent been able to find an answer. Im after a nice noisy exhaust for my new bike, im wandering if cutting the stock exhaust above the weld is still the way to go, looking at it, it looks like it could be removed without cutting but I may be mistaken and it could just be to remove a heatshield. If anyone has an idea about this I'd love to hear it! Last edited by Corny Gizmo; 23-04-14 at 01:28 PM. Reason: Spelling :(

23-04-14, 02:21 PM	#2
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: 2014 SV650S L2 - Exhaust Cutting http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=209363 "noisy" is somewhat subjective, but most end cans are a vast improvement over standard, the joints on the standard exhaust are before the footpeg location so you need to cut beyond that. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

23-04-14, 02:24 PM	#3
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: 2014 SV650S L2 - Exhaust Cutting All SV650s from 1999 to present have a system without a nice convenient break in it for fitting a slip-on can. Options are: Full system - expensive, but generally better flow, and almost always significantly lighter. Cut stock exhaust and use slip-on can - looks fine (though there is at least 1 extra clamp) sounds fine, heavier than a full system, significantly less cash. 3/4 system - some systems retain the stubby rear downpipe, can be slightly cheaper than a full system. If you just want the looks and noise, get a slip on can and cut the system. For 99% of us, it's the right decision. If you don't want to cut the system have a look on ebay for a used one, or a 2nd hand slip on can. Be aware from 2007 onward there is an lambda sensor in the exhaust, where as this does not exist for earlier models so check any pipework you do get has taken this into consideration. Jambo __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

23-04-14, 03:18 PM	#4
Corny Gizmo Guest Posts: n/a	2014 SV650S L2 - Exhaust Cutting Brilliant thanks guys, what's the best thing to use to cut the pipe then?

23-04-14, 04:14 PM	#5
Matt-EUC Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alton, Hampshire Posts: 1,606	2014 SV650S L2 - Exhaust Cutting Reciprocating saw or angle grinder with a cutting disc. __________________ Ad eundum quo nemo ante iit - Ad infinitum et ultra White 650 V-Strom -No mods Blue curvy 650 (OMFG I FIXED IT!!!) -200mm Delkevic Stubby.

25-04-14, 11:07 AM	#6
Corny Gizmo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 2014 SV650S L2 - Exhaust Cutting Gonna borrow a reciprocating saw cheers for the advice people!

25-04-14, 11:37 AM	#7
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: 2014 SV650S L2 - Exhaust Cutting Measure twice, cut once, and use something slow enough that you can tell if you're making a mistake and do something about it. Jambo __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

25-04-14, 11:38 AM	#8
Corny Gizmo Guest Posts: n/a	2014 SV650S L2 - Exhaust Cutting Will do Jambo, trust me I'm in no rush to break a brand new bike

25-04-14, 01:29 PM	#9
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: 2014 SV650S L2 - Exhaust Cutting even the most unlikely candidates had no problem with the right guidance __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

25-04-14, 01:55 PM	#10
Corny Gizmo Guest Posts: n/a	2014 SV650S L2 - Exhaust Cutting Looks like fun... Holy bikes batman! Can't wait to do mine and actually have a v-twin roar instead of a whisper.

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