So I dont muck around when im keen on a project, chopped the exhaust off today, Its important to cut then shape and tac before actually removing the whole exhaust pipe, I always try and leave as much in place as I can to check angles , lengths etc.
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I only had to add a couple degree cuts to each end and turned the pipe about 1cm, threw a couple welding tac's on it and removed then welded it all up.
I was able to inspect the inside and gave it a light sand, no welds went right through and blobbed, which is a big no no when doing an exhaust for anything!
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Refitted everything came together perfect! small but adequate clearance between frame and Muffler!
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I havnt upset the curve in the exhaust pipe too much. over the moon it only took the single cut and turn to get the thing where I wanted! i'll re-modify that support strap so it fits better in the new arrangement. and those big GT pedals that were meant for princess harry .... well they didnt fit so they ended up on here!
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Thats it for now, after the Hardware stage is done I have to make some tricky covers to go over that exhaust and muffler, the motor etc, all have to be hidden..... some how LOL!
But weve managed to change the exhaust profile so from a distance its now blended in with the frame, If I can get the cover for this to look good enough it will look like a lower battery box.....well from a distance sort of...???
Anyway....NEXT....the tank!!!!
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