New Scorpion Can without cutting the original pipe... - SV650.org

21-03-05, 09:02 AM

Hey people,

I've decided I need a new exhaust on my K5 SV650S.

I think i've decided on the Scorpion (unless some one can convince me otherwise) I don't want to go for more power as the bike is 33bhp restricted anyway. I just want a beefier sound.

Can I change the can without cutting the original pipe work?

I noticed the some bolt down the bottom where the two exhuast outlets combine in to the one exhaust, could I get a piece of pipe for between here up to the new exhaust?

Cheers, I'm sure someone else has done it.

21-03-05, 04:54 PM

you can buy a 2nd set of pipework and cut that instead but you'll have to cut something.... unless you go for full system or 3/4 system

21-03-05, 05:07 PM

you've got to cut it

quite simple - use an angle grinder for the quickest result

or a hacksaw if you're worried
the scorpion can comes with a sleeve so you can put the original back if you wanted to at a later date

whatever you do - take the baffle out to get the best sound

Spiderman · 21-03-05, 05:44 PM

I wasnt looking forward to cutting mine but i didnt spend the dosh on a full system so i had to.
I used a big hacksaw as i dont have an angle grinder and it was suprisingly easy enough.
Just make sure you cover the exposed bit with lots of cardboard in case i slipped and went thru a brake hose or something

Took a while but easy peasy

21-03-05, 06:17 PM

G-force do a 3/4 system for about £360.

Mark

21-03-05, 08:58 PM

cool fair enough, will give it a go!

21-03-05, 11:16 PM

I beg to differ...
I went to a breaker and bought a rear header which had already been cut. Cost me about $20 quid... My original pipe is still in one piece...
http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=18872&postdays=0&postorder=asc&sta rt=60[/url]

22-03-05, 04:50 PM

First post!!

Don't mean to be a kill joy or anything but my bike was fitted with an aftermarket exhaust when I bought it.

I had to have a 33bhp restrictor kit fitted and the dealer told me the exhaust would have to come off as the restriction is only valid with a standard exhaust fitted. Hence insurance would be invalid and I would be effectivley riding a bike I don't hold a license for.

Only passing on what I was told.

Ade

Spiderman · 22-03-05, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ade

First post!!

Don't mean to be a kill joy or anything but my bike was fitted with an aftermarket exhaust when I bought it.

I had to have a 33bhp restrictor kit fitted and the dealer told me the exhaust would have to come off as the restriction is only valid with a standard exhaust fitted. Hence insurance would be invalid and I would be effectivley riding a bike I don't hold a license for.

Only passing on what I was told.

Ade

Hey Ade

welcome to the site. Its kinda traditional to say "Hi" in Idle banter and tell us all what bike you have etc...maybe even post a pic or 2.

Its a friendly bunch here so feel free to get involed and say Hi to the gang.

22-03-05, 05:06 PM

Cheers ade, mine is a K5 so it's restricted through the ECU, so swapping the exhaust will be ok!

welcome to the site too!

21-03-05, 09:02 AM	#1
markfc Guest Posts: n/a	New Scorpion Can without cutting the original pipe... Hey people, I've decided I need a new exhaust on my K5 SV650S. I think i've decided on the Scorpion (unless some one can convince me otherwise) I don't want to go for more power as the bike is 33bhp restricted anyway. I just want a beefier sound. Can I change the can without cutting the original pipe work? I noticed the some bolt down the bottom where the two exhuast outlets combine in to the one exhaust, could I get a piece of pipe for between here up to the new exhaust? Cheers, I'm sure someone else has done it.

21-03-05, 05:44 PM	#4
Spiderman Where the hell am I? Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Swingin' thru the urban jungle Posts: 7,451	I wasnt looking forward to cutting mine but i didnt spend the dosh on a full system so i had to. I used a big hacksaw as i dont have an angle grinder and it was suprisingly easy enough. Just make sure you cover the exposed bit with lots of cardboard in case i slipped and went thru a brake hose or something Took a while but easy peasy __________________ . "Computers are great! Not for communicating tho. They have one fundamental flaw ... they don't have eyebrows." AlpineCarStereo: you win ....... eeerrr ..... ummm ..... my undying support of you, the greatest Mod this forum has ever known. My Leige. davepreston: i bow to your modding godliness. vixis: He's this really cute Persian tea-boy, Im so not giving you his number :P

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21-03-05, 04:54 PM	#2
Iansv Guest Posts: n/a	you can buy a 2nd set of pipework and cut that instead but you'll have to cut something.... unless you go for full system or 3/4 system

21-03-05, 05:07 PM	#3
Mr Toad Guest Posts: n/a	you've got to cut it quite simple - use an angle grinder for the quickest result or a hacksaw if you're worried the scorpion can comes with a sleeve so you can put the original back if you wanted to at a later date whatever you do - take the baffle out to get the best sound

21-03-05, 06:17 PM	#5
H-Gerickemark Guest Posts: n/a	G-force do a 3/4 system for about £360. Mark

21-03-05, 08:58 PM	#6
markfc Guest Posts: n/a	cool fair enough, will give it a go!

21-03-05, 11:16 PM	#7
roger Guest Posts: n/a	I beg to differ... I went to a breaker and bought a rear header which had already been cut. Cost me about $20 quid... My original pipe is still in one piece... http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=18872&postdays=0&postorder=asc&sta rt=60[/url]

22-03-05, 04:50 PM	#8
Ade Guest Posts: n/a	First post!! Don't mean to be a kill joy or anything but my bike was fitted with an aftermarket exhaust when I bought it. I had to have a 33bhp restrictor kit fitted and the dealer told me the exhaust would have to come off as the restriction is only valid with a standard exhaust fitted. Hence insurance would be invalid and I would be effectivley riding a bike I don't hold a license for. Only passing on what I was told. Ade

22-03-05, 05:06 PM	#10
markfc Guest Posts: n/a	Cheers ade, mine is a K5 so it's restricted through the ECU, so swapping the exhaust will be ok! welcome to the site too!