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Swapping the exhaust how to?? - xlewisbdx - 06-02-13
Does anybody know how to change the exhaust? What process is required etc etc.
I am about to buy a end can for the bike (DanMoto) and wanted to know how I would change it.
Re: Swapping the exhaust how to?? - darrsi - 06-02-13
For starters, make sure your link pipe is the same diameter hole as the new end can and the downpipes, they're not all the same, as i found out when fitting mine!
If it's the same then it's just a jubilee clip to undo and a hanging bolt, hence the term "slip on".
Some people use a high temp silicone sealant to seal the join, i would personally avoid Gun Gum though as it's horribly messy to use and dries solid, so if you want to take it off later on you need to chip it all off.
Re: Swapping the exhaust how to?? - Chris - 06-02-13
There is a jubilee clip to undo just at the end of the link pip where it joins the downpipes (just behind the right riders foot pegs) then there is the hanger to remove from the rear pillion footrest, then it's a "simpl"e case of pull it off the downpipes and "slip on" the new one onto the downpipes and do up the jubilee clip to clamp the seal so it doesn't leak.
Re: Swapping the exhaust how to?? - packie - 06-02-13
(06-02-13, 12:23 AM)xlewisbdx link Wrote: Does anybody know how to change the exhaust? What process is required etc etc.
I am about to buy a end can for the bike (DanMoto) and wanted to know how I would change it.
Download the Haynes Manual in the download section. Go to chapter 4 and section 13. It gives you the procedure with photos. Self explanatory.
Re: Swapping the exhaust how to?? - darrsi - 06-02-13
"Should" be that simple, a lot of people buy downpipes before the end can, but my aftermarket downpipes are a different diameter to originals (plus i don't know what make they are either for reference?).
And seeing most end cans are measured and advertised to fit original downpipes then you can have a problem like i did where the link pipe was about 5mm difference in size!
That's when a bit of improvisation kicks in!
Re: Swapping the exhaust how to?? - xlewisbdx - 06-02-13
Thanks for the advice guys.
What comes with the exhaust is:
link pipe
hanging strap
bolt with lock nut
Does anybody know about the legalities of it?
Re: Swapping the exhaust how to?? - Chris - 06-02-13
It's all about problem solving when you come up against things like that and usually it's the simple solution that's the best. have a look at the haynes manual and you'll be fine. only way to learn is to get stuck into it. there's always a solution to any problem... sometimes they can be expensive solutions but we all learn from experience and most experience comes from having to solve a problem or two.
as for the legalities. it'll say if it's road legal or not somewhere on the advert. My blueflame exhaust comes with a removable baffle. If I leave it in then it's legal and if the baffle is out then it's illegal. simple
We all know which sounds the best but we also know that it's not strictly legal. having said that we are bikers and legal isn't always the side we stand on :eek
Re: Swapping the exhaust how to?? - xlewisbdx - 06-02-13
(06-02-13, 01:02 AM)Chris link Wrote: we are bikers and legal isn't always the side we stand on :eek
Except for when the MOT comes round
Re: Swapping the exhaust how to?? - Chris - 06-02-13
As far as exhaust go then yes, the MOT can be the killer so Baffles are in for that for sure
Although, the eu stamp is on the actual exhaust and not the baffle so you could argue the point that it's got the stamp so it's ok. This is not a good idea and the best thing to do is to keep the baffle in. So I do... most of the time. haha
Re: Swapping the exhaust how to?? - darrsi - 06-02-13
(06-02-13, 01:04 AM)xlewisbdx link Wrote: [quote author=Chris link=topic=6180.msg56104#msg56104 date=1360108959]we are bikers and legal isn't always the side we stand on :eek
Except for when the MOT comes round
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That's another issue altogether, depends on your examiner?
Some want to see BSAU markings or the original exhaust, others don't give a monkeys!
The police like to see a baffle in place, it's an easy thing to spot for them.
Re: Swapping the exhaust how to?? - Chris - 06-02-13
(06-02-13, 01:08 AM)darrsi link Wrote: [quote author=xlewisbdx link=topic=6180.msg56105#msg56105 date=1360109084]
[quote author=Chris link=topic=6180.msg56104#msg56104 date=1360108959]we are bikers and legal isn't always the side we stand on :eek
Except for when the MOT comes round
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That's another issue altogether, depends on your examiner?
Some want to see BSAU markings or the original exhaust, others don't give a monkeys!
The police like to see a baffle in place, it's an easy thing to spot for them.
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Some police are fine and others aren't. Best to be on the safe side
Re: Swapping the exhaust how to?? - xlewisbdx - 06-02-13
(06-02-13, 01:08 AM)Chris link Wrote: As far as exhaust go then yes, the MOT can be the killer so Baffles are in for that for sure
Although, the eu stamp is on the actual exhaust and not the baffle so you could argue the point that it's got the stamp so it's ok. This is not a good idea and the best thing to do is to keep the baffle in. So I do... most of the time. haha
Most of the time being the one day a year it's needed :lol
Re: Swapping the exhaust how to?? - xlewisbdx - 06-02-13
(06-02-13, 01:08 AM)darrsi link Wrote: The police like to see a baffle in place, it's an easy thing to spot for them.
I have a Delkevic 350mm at the moment without the baffle in. I've not been pulled over yet
Re: Swapping the exhaust how to?? - darrsi - 06-02-13
My last exhaust was a Quill straight through race can, no markings and didn't have a baffle fitted at all, and used to fly through MOT's.
The SP Engineering can i have now has BSAU markings, a baffle, and at the first MOT i got an advisory for noise!!
I then pointed out the legal markings but he'd printed the MOT already so i had a year with an advisory notice on which the police could see on their system if they did an ANPR check on the bike!
Re: Swapping the exhaust how to?? - darrsi - 06-02-13
(06-02-13, 01:17 AM)xlewisbdx link Wrote: [quote author=darrsi link=topic=6180.msg56107#msg56107 date=1360109318]The police like to see a baffle in place, it's an easy thing to spot for them.
I have a Delkevic 350mm at the moment without the baffle in. I've not been pulled over yet
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Famous last words.........
Re: Swapping the exhaust how to?? - Chris - 06-02-13
that'll be a ticket tomorrow then! hahaha.
My excuse to my MOT guy was that it's a sports bike it's supposed to be loud, and even with the baffle in the blueflame is wicked, he agreed and through it sailed... Back brake got an advisory though!!! cleaned out, new hel brake line and new fluid, so we'll see how it goes throught the next one!
Re: Swapping the exhaust how to?? - xlewisbdx - 06-02-13
(06-02-13, 01:18 AM)darrsi link Wrote: [quote author=xlewisbdx link=topic=6180.msg56110#msg56110 date=1360109839]
[quote author=darrsi link=topic=6180.msg56107#msg56107 date=1360109318]The police like to see a baffle in place, it's an easy thing to spot for them.
I have a Delkevic 350mm at the moment without the baffle in. I've not been pulled over yet
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Famous last words.........
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More than likely, especially if I have a DanMoto on...
Re: Swapping the exhaust how to?? - Chris - 06-02-13
Hmm, friend of mine had a dan moto on his hornet.. wasn't that much louder than stock to be honest...
Re: Swapping the exhaust how to?? - xlewisbdx - 06-02-13
(06-02-13, 01:40 AM)Chris link Wrote: Hmm, friend of mine had a dan moto on his hornet.. wasn't that much louder than stock to be honest...
really? They sound super loud on videos. To be honest I want an under tray before a exhaust.
Re: Swapping the exhaust how to?? - Chris - 06-02-13
(06-02-13, 01:44 AM)xlewisbdx link Wrote: [quote author=Chris link=topic=6180.msg56116#msg56116 date=1360111215]
Hmm, friend of mine had a dan moto on his hornet.. wasn't that much louder than stock to be honest...
really? They sound super loud on videos. To be honest I want an under tray before a exhaust.
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Video's can be decieving
What other mods has your bike got?