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I got some time to modify the exhaust and it turned out pretty well. I had to make 7 cuts to the center pipe to get it to clear the front tire and swingarm


I've got plenty of room now



It looks good from the side too

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Jason
72 h2 in a 93 Katana
03 cbr600rr
80 kz750 ltd
94 pw50

Gotta say I love your spirit. You'd have been a pioneer in the old days. Not afraid to pick up some tools and play by your own rules. Ah the 'nay sayers' may outlive you but you're doing your thing. Responsibility apart, I tip my hat to you.

Years ago I would have thought you were completely retarded. Today, I just smile and say go for it.

anybody have any ideas how to get those dents out of the side of my pipe? I am pretty sure I can cut them out and weld in a new patch but that is going to take forever with the stick welder

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Jason
72 h2 in a 93 Katana
03 cbr600rr
80 kz750 ltd
94 pw50

You can plug the pipe, pressurize it with air, and heat the dents with an acetylene torch until they inflate out. It takes some finesse though.

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That's an interesting approach Jim. Any thoughts on the best way to plug it (aside from welding)?

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ride hard, ride long, ride safe!
Jason
72 h2 in a 93 Katana
03 cbr600rr
80 kz750 ltd
94 pw50

Expandable rubber plugs, like replacement core (freeze) plugs for engine blocks, or similar expandable plugs. You shouldn't need a lot of pressure. It seems to me I've heard numbers like 15-30 psi. Make sure the plugs won't hurt anything when they come shooting out.

If you go too far and make a bump, you can take a flat piece of thick steel and tap it around the area with a hammer, and get things level.

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If it surges, that's normal, upshift.

Cool! I'll give it a shot, thanks!

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ride hard, ride long, ride safe!
Jason
72 h2 in a 93 Katana
03 cbr600rr
80 kz750 ltd
94 pw50

A guy from Maine I know used that method on some FPPs and they came out virtually perfect. He used A LOT of heat and indeed the plug once shot out and put a hole through his garage door..he had the pipes cherry red.