shorty exhaust how to

[97cbrf3]

well this is my first write up
ShareNow - getting ready for the shorty exhaust mod

unbolt the exhaust can, mine had three bolts
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remove the can (i like the look without)
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grind the rivets off to remove the cap (if yours have rivets)
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measure the can for your desired length. take a piece of paper or magazine spine and bend it around the can to get a straight line
marking. then mark your line around the can. rotate the can 3 inches at a time measuring each time to make sure your line is straight.
ShareNow - measuring the can

make sure to stay away from useless tools like the ones that got me stuck this weekend
ShareNow - useless tools for this project

ShareNow - radio, a must have toold

start here with the cut

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now this is a must have

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so after the can was cut we had to measure and get the right cut on the core

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now we took a file to make our first marking

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then we went back over it with white out so it can be seen better while cutting

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after cutting the core i wrapped it in steel wool to reduce the noise and as repacking cause the packing ws shot

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i put in a layer of silicone on the can cap (sorry no pic) then drilled the wholes for the pop rivets (you can use screws)

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(sorry no pic of the pop riveting either, got carried away in the work)
figured since i already siliconed the cap why not make it air tight. so i pulled off the mid pipe and put a layer on there where it goes
over the header pipe tip

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and the finished project looks like this

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what i do recomend is being very sure that you have all the tools for the job.

[jojo69698]

how does it sound with the shorty?and would it work with a smaller bike

[97cbrf3]

it sounds really good and sure it will work on a smaller bike!

[jojo69698]

Originally Posted by 97cbrf3

it sounds really good and sure it will work on a smaller bike!

ill have to try it,thanks