Do it your self exhaust can repair

[jace]

I went into the garage today to look at my poor battered baby after yesterdays mishap.I noticed the exhaust cans where rashed ,which reminded me how people keep asking me how to repair their cans,So i thought I'd do a quick step by step can repair.So you can give it a go yourself...


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After removing the end can from the pipe by unbolting or slipping off. Drill out the rivets around the can.Use something soft in the vice jaws to protect the can skin from getting marked or dented.
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After removing the rivets,at this point there is no need to try & slip the end off,as the damaged part will be getting cut off any way.You can if you want though.I marked 5cm from the end of the can (damaged area) then warped masking tape all the around for a guide wen I'm cutting.You can use a hack saw,but a grinder with a nipping wheel is much easier.
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So, after you unwrap the fiberglass packing form the perforated pipe,you must remember to cut the perf pipe 5cm to suit the same cut section as the skin of the can...
p.s use a dust musk wen unwrapping the glass matting from the perf pipe ( that shit is bad for you)
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cutting 5cm off to match the same lenght as the skin
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After cutting the 5cm excess of perf pipe you should be able to slide it back over the end can section (end cap). It should fit on nice & snug,if its too loose I would recommend welding it or it will end up rattling. After this is all done its time to put it all back together..
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15 minutes later you have can that looks good as new & you've just saved your self $500-$1000 for a new one.:ayyy:
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Tomorrow I'll redrill it & install new rivets & mount it back on the bike,more pics to come tomorrow....

[slow bro]

That's 10 mins work, what did you do for the rest of the day?:lmao::lmao:

[Turtle]

Nice work, did you do both of them ?

[jace]

Nice work, did you do both of them ?

No just one,I'll do the other one the next time I get motivated,i don't know where to start on the repairs...:confused1: :crysmiley:


That's 10 mins work, what did you do for the rest of the day?:lmao::lmao:
I spent the rest of the day trying to keep away from the garage so I wouldn't use my f#%ked shoulder....:(

[spotcom]

Good job, and nice write-up! :ayyy:

I saw your bike yesterday, and in particular, was looking at those cans. Nice "tartan" look on them, and it was a shame to see them rashed like that. Great to see that you've found a way to save them, and get them looking good again.

[slow bro]

I spent the rest of the day trying to keep away from the garage so I wouldn't use my f#%ked shoulder....:([/QUOTE]

Your shoulder still bad dude?

[Falco]

Well done Jace.
Keep us posted on the repair job.

[jace]

Your shoulder still bad dude?

I dont think its serious,but yeh I cant lift my hand passed my chest or push with it.

Spoke to the Boss today & he promoted me to supervise for a week,hopefully it will get better by then....:mod_smilie_rockwoot

[Mr.Ed]

Hmmm... I had those symptoms before. I couldn't even lift a glass of water with my left arm without shaking badly. I hope you're not like that 'cause it took me nearly 6 mths to fully recover.:(

[Lucas001]

Hmmm... I had those symptoms before. I couldn't even lift a glass of water with my left arm without shaking badly. I hope you're not like that 'cause it took me nearly 6 mths to fully recover.:(
humm I see.. shaking to lift a cup of water... hmm... but if was a cup of beer you would lift hey? its called alcoholism.... :dohsmiley: :lmao::lmao:

[jace]

I'm glad to say that today my shoulder is feeling much better,thanks for you concern guys....:)

[James]

I'm glad to say that today my shoulder is feeling much better,thanks for you concern guys....:)


Glad to hear Jace :ayyy:

[Cedric]

Nice write up pal!

[Kat00]

That tutorial will probably save some people around here some money :clap:

[Dr freedom]

Make it a sticky.. & clean it up. Its too good a tutorial to let slip by.