Fitting an aftermarket can

[L3nny]

Just bought a Blue Flame can from the for sale section off saoralb. Should get it tommorow.

Any tips for fitting from the seasoned ones on here.

Is there an exacty place to cut the pipe etc, which clips go where? What are the best tools for cutting?

Terrified of knackering my exhaust

Don't fret - I'm crap at mechanical stuff and managed it myself without any problems. Ignore all the stuff about an angle grinder - go and get a junior hacksaw and a set of blades designed for cutting metal and the cut should take less than 20 mins. Life is so much easier if you also loosen off the footpeg bracket and the wee bracket that connects to the brake reservoir. As for where to cut - that depends on the exhaust -usually 40-50 mm after the weld. The whole job should take less than 1hr. Then go enjoy the noise !! I just fitted a Remus can and the sound is sensational...

Good Luck

measure twice, cut once.

[L3nny]

Cheers. I might email Blue flame and see if they can send me fitting instructions first.

[KeithCRM]

Should be straight forward, if you're carefull. I Used a standard hacksaw with a blade for cutting stainless steel. Cut through in less than 10 mins.

Put some tape around the exhaust where you're making the cut and follow it's edge. Should give a nice straight cut 90 deg to the pipe. Just watch you don't catch swing arm etc

[yorkie_chris]

If you're prone to hacking randomly gaffer tape some bits of plastic or cloth onto the swingarm.

[L3nny]

Cheers for the advice, the main worry I have is cutting in the wrong place. Does it have to be exact or is there some room for error?

[yorkie_chris]

Probably 10 or 20mm room for error. It isn't hard.

Most say 50mm from the weld if I remember correctly.