Getting rid of that huge can..... - SV650.org

28-02-06, 08:09 AM

I know I've done this once before but what's the best way to cut the std exhaust system so I can fit a can on it ?

Decent hacksaw & blades or a "Dremel" (sp) ?

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28-02-06, 08:16 AM

i covered everything in the vicinity of the cut & used my dremmel.

fizzwheel · 28-02-06, 08:20 AM

I did my with a hacksaw and a car exhaust cutter, if I was doing it again I'd use an angle grinder, its quicker and you dont risk cutting your heel plates

Viney · 28-02-06, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jelster

I know I've done this once before but what's the best way to cut the std exhaust system so I can fit a can on it ?

Decent hacksaw & blades or a "Dremel" (sp) ?

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Steve...pleeeeease. Do a search, you know the drill

Real men do it with a hacksaw

28-02-06, 08:47 AM

I used a hacksaw on mine

28-02-06, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viney

Steve...pleeeeease. Do a search, you know the drill

Drill, drill... You used a drill

I couldn't find what I was looking for (sounds like a song...). Ian, somewhere or other you did mention a specific type of hacksaw blade that you use... What is it ?

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28-02-06, 08:55 AM

In your aldi store right now is an angle grinder for about 8 quid and they are selling blades too so if you need one now you know. I myself used the dremmel

28-02-06, 08:57 AM

piece of cardboard between your swingarm and your exhaust pipe then ANGLE GRINDER! 2mins job done (neat aswell). i try'd the hacksaw route but it wasnt evan marking the exhaust pipe.

28-02-06, 09:01 AM

I had every intention of actually removing the exhaust before cutting it..... I'm sure that's what I did with my curvey....

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28-02-06, 09:30 AM

Steve,...No need to make the exercise more involved than neccesary. A new blade in a junior hacksaw will do the job fine. Ensure the teeth of the blade are angled away from you and so cuts on the forward stroke.

Use a smooth action and once the outer skin has been broken through it gets a whole lot easier. Using this method I managed a perfectly straight,neat cut in about 10 minutes tops.

Good luck.

28-02-06, 08:09 AM	#1
Jelster Guest Posts: n/a	Getting rid of that huge can..... I know I've done this once before but what's the best way to cut the std exhaust system so I can fit a can on it ? Decent hacksaw & blades or a "Dremel" (sp) ? .

28-02-06, 08:20 AM	#3
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	I did my with a hacksaw and a car exhaust cutter, if I was doing it again I'd use an angle grinder, its quicker and you dont risk cutting your heel plates __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

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28-02-06, 08:16 AM	#2
Foey Guest Posts: n/a	i covered everything in the vicinity of the cut & used my dremmel.

28-02-06, 08:47 AM	#5
falc Guest Posts: n/a	I used a hacksaw on mine

28-02-06, 08:55 AM	#7
TC3 Guest Posts: n/a	In your aldi store right now is an angle grinder for about 8 quid and they are selling blades too so if you need one now you know. I myself used the dremmel

28-02-06, 08:57 AM	#8
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	piece of cardboard between your swingarm and your exhaust pipe then ANGLE GRINDER! 2mins job done (neat aswell). i try'd the hacksaw route but it wasnt evan marking the exhaust pipe.

28-02-06, 09:01 AM	#9
Jelster Guest Posts: n/a	I had every intention of actually removing the exhaust before cutting it..... I'm sure that's what I did with my curvey.... .

28-02-06, 09:30 AM	#10
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	Steve,...No need to make the exercise more involved than neccesary. A new blade in a junior hacksaw will do the job fine. Ensure the teeth of the blade are angled away from you and so cuts on the forward stroke. Use a smooth action and once the outer skin has been broken through it gets a whole lot easier. Using this method I managed a perfectly straight,neat cut in about 10 minutes tops. Good luck.