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Old 07-05-05, 11:01 AM   #1
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Default Hacksaws for exhausts

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I'm going to install my new can today - obviously the link pipe needs hacking off - what type of hacksaws would you recommend, and how long does it take?

Also, for the stock exhaust mount bolt - does the toolkit come with the right spanner to take it off - as i need to do that (bike isn't here ATM so I can't check)

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Old 07-05-05, 11:20 AM   #2
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A normal hacksaw works well, but can be a bit clumsy, so a junior hacksaw can be handy.
You just need to use a metal type blade.

Toolkit should have what you need.
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Old 07-05-05, 11:32 AM   #3
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I found it took ages with a hacksaw! If you've got access to an angle grinder with a reasonably fine metal cutting disc it does a great job with much less blood, sweat and tears! And in about a tenth of the time
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Old 07-05-05, 03:12 PM   #4
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Default Re: Hacksaws for exhausts

Before you start cutting the pipe off, tape some cardboard or similar to your swing arm, on the right side towards the front. When I was cutting off my exhaust, I would occasionally push the hack saw too far and make a small scratch on the swing arm, which lies behind the cut off point for most slip-on pipes.

You can barely seem them, but if I could do it again...
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Old 07-05-05, 05:39 PM   #5
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I used a dremel worked really well
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Old 07-05-05, 09:32 PM   #6
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GRINDER!!!!!!!!! piece of ****!!!
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Old 07-05-05, 11:07 PM   #7
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Old 08-05-05, 01:16 AM   #8
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Hey,

Remove the whole system and save your bike... It takes nothing to take the stock system off. 5 bolts and some manipulation on the headers. Also, hack saw worked fine for me. Buy a new blade and it took a minute or two. Went through easy and straight.

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Old 08-05-05, 10:18 AM   #9
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A new blade on a full size hacksaw takes minutes in my experience [one pipe!]
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Old 08-05-05, 10:36 AM   #10
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i used a grinder
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