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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Feb 26, 2012 17:13:32 GMT 1
In order to fit the Honda the Fuel exhaust support bracket need to be removed. I have highlighted the refixed bracket. The bracket was also flattened prior to refitting, to push the exhaust a little lower, to clear the rack. Good job the hot exhaust gas is directed away from the pannier or I would have needed a heat shield.  And from another angle also showing my GvS Mudguard extender.  |
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Post by stupotads on Feb 26, 2012 21:47:09 GMT 1
I went to fit a Fuel exhaust to my NTV yesterday, but couldn't remove the rusty Motad can from the down pipes. They seem to be stuck fast ! Any ideas ?
I did try to remove when cold & hot, but without success.
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Post by kirriepete on Feb 26, 2012 22:00:50 GMT 1
I went to fit a Fuel exhaust to my NTV yesterday, but couldn't remove the rusty Motad can from the down pipes. They seem to be stuck fast ! Any ideas ? I did try to remove when cold & hot, but without success. Brute force and ignorance, mostly. When I replaced my Moturd with the Fuel, I ended up removing the entire system and clamped the silencer in a vice. Then it was equal quantities of penetrating oil, blowtorch and muscle (augmented by a 3ft length of scaffolding) to twist the downpipes back and forth until they decided to free off. Even then it took a few good whacks with a rubber mallet to get them all the way out .... worth it though! |
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Feb 26, 2012 23:21:46 GMT 1
Ditto
"When I replaced my Moturd with the Fuel, I ended up removing the entire system and clamped the silencer in a vice."
If you slacken the rad bolts, it is easier to remove the exhaust system off in one, as it wil give you some more space to play with.
Good Luck.
Rj,
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groovylee
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Post by groovylee on Feb 27, 2012 2:39:09 GMT 1
if you get really stuck mate, and don't want to wreck the moturd, i have some spare downpipes in a cupboard that you can have for the price of postage, unless you're anywhere near shefford, beds, and you can come get them?
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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Feb 27, 2012 6:35:56 GMT 1
I went to fit a Fuel exhaust to my NTV yesterday, but couldn't remove the rusty Motad can from the down pipes. They seem to be stuck fast ! Any ideas ? I did try to remove when cold & hot, but without success. Have a look here: www.stoeretassen.nl/My_NTV650/Uitlaat/Exhaust.htmGvS |
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Post by wolfy on Mar 1, 2012 8:20:25 GMT 1
When I fitted my Fuel can, the worst bit was getting the old one separated from the down pipes. I took the whole system off the bike, luckily the pipes came off the engine with no trouble, so then I had lots of leverage options. Still took lots of wd40 and loads of hammering though, but got there in the end.
And well worth it too, its a fine bit if kit, that Fuel can is.
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Post by stupotads on Mar 2, 2012 20:09:45 GMT 1
Thanks for all the feedback Guys, as always, it's much appreciated.
Thanks Lee for the offer of the downpipes, but I will see how I get on first as my downpipes are stainless steel.
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Mar 2, 2012 22:00:05 GMT 1
I think they are stainless as standard, at least on the REVERE. Stand to be corrected  |
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groovylee
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Post by groovylee on Mar 3, 2012 8:10:03 GMT 1
I think they are stainless as standard, at least on the REVERE. Stand to be corrected Yep got two sets spare, but not the shiniest in the world  |
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Post by stupotads on Mar 3, 2012 19:57:08 GMT 1
That's something I have learnt today then. Stainless as standard. Another plus point for the NTV.
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Post by stupotads on Mar 5, 2012 21:29:12 GMT 1
Managed to remove the Motad exhaust from the NTV today. It took plenty of heat & WD40, plus a lump of wood & a Club Hammer ! Managed to do it without removing the down pipes which was a bonus.
Fitted an oval mini stainless Fuel Can, & can only say I'm well chuffed with it. Not only does it look & sound good, unless I'm imagining it, it seems to run better also.
I couldn't resist removing the baffle to see how it sounded, & wow, it sounded great, but a bit too loud for my neighbours when I'm leaving the house at 6am !
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Post by Buzzin (^_^) on Mar 6, 2012 10:55:30 GMT 1
Why? Just tell them they'll be saving on alarm clocks  |
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Post by stupotads on Mar 6, 2012 19:57:03 GMT 1
Good point !!
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praetorian
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Post by praetorian on Sept 5, 2012 23:52:24 GMT 1
Hi folks
Just installed a fuel exhaust today. My set up it like in the pick above with the pannier rack. As for getting the old one off, i did of course check here. However I took a slightly different route. I used an angle grinder. YOU MUST BE VERY CAREFUL IF DOING IT THIS WAY. Firstly I chopped of the bulk of the old one. Then tried to push/pull etc etc. Wasn't really working. So, using the angle grinder i VERY CAREFULLY cut a seam along the length of the remaining pipe, which lies over the down pipes. WARNING: If you go too far you will cut into the down pipe. I really just went as deep as i thought I get away with without going all the way through. I then used a screwdriver to start an opening along the seam and then vice grips to peel the old exhaust back at the corners. As the metal bent it I could slowly grip more and it split along the seam and the old exhaust simply pulled away after about a 1/2" of the seam had split. It only took 10mins but clearly there's a bit more of a risk to it.
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