Installing a full exhaust [Archive]

ETownSV

Tue 12/7/04, 9:11PM

I am looking at getting a full aftermarket exhaust system for my 03 sv and had a question i could not find an answer to when searching the forums.
What degree of disassembly is needed to remove the stock headers and install after market ones? Would i be able to do it myself in my garage or is it recommended that i take it to a shop? perhaps the answers are in the forums and i simply missed it, but any info would be helpful to me (even it is just to pont me in the direction of the right threads that i overlooked).
-ian

patriot_missile

Tue 12/7/04, 9:59PM

i put a full system on my 02 and all i know is that the back pipe is a bitch to put on and tighten andI almost considered pulling th rear wheel to make it easier but I got. And just remember to tighten from front to back.

Tillers_Rule

Tue 12/7/04, 10:02PM

Yea, I've done some work to the Tiller and the back cylinder is a BIATCH to get to as well.

GetnJgyWitit

Wed 12/8/04, 3:03AM

With a long extension and some swivels the back one isn't that hard.

enos79

Wed 12/8/04, 9:33AM

I put the Yosh full system on mine a few months ago. Yes the rear pipe was a bit tough, but I just used a swivel and extension, not too bad that way. Other than that it was a breeze, you should be able to handle it no problem. Plus I know I always feel more satisfaction when I do it myself.

ETownSV

Wed 12/8/04, 1:28PM

thx guys, that was pretty much what i thought after looking at the bike but it always helps to be sure before i start .
-ian

Novadesigns

Fri 12/10/04, 6:23PM

Good to know!! I already have a 12 inch extension but I think I'll pick up a swivel to make life easier.

Do you have to put some kind of gasket or sealer on the header tubes when you replace them?

GetnJgyWitit

Fri 12/10/04, 6:26PM

Originally posted by Novadesigns
Good to know!! I already have a 12 inch extension but I think I'll pick up a swivel to make life easier.

Do you have to put some kind of gasket or sealer on the header tubes when you replace them?

Pick up the allen keys that fit onto your ratchets as well. Makes life way easier.

Buffalo

Tue 12/14/04, 1:30PM

I didn't install mine, but I had to remove it to remove the engine from the frame...

I removed the rear wheel and unbolted the shock and then it was possible to remove the bolts at the rear cylinder.

racinteach

Tue 12/14/04, 4:28PM

just did full yosh system on one of our memebers bike and here is what I found: yosh makes the system so you don't have to unbolt the rear flange. just unbolt the clamp and slide the exhaust out...slip the new one in and place new clamp on...started to take the bolts off if your system requires removal of the rear flange, then removal of the shock does really help...

Tue 12/14/04, 4:49PM

2 more points for those of you new to swapping exhaust systems...

1. Wipe the pipe clean before you start it. The oils from your hands will burn into the pipe. You'll have some nice purple/blue hand and fingerprints PERMANENTLY burned onto your pipe. It's ugly. So, wipe 'er down.
2. Start the bike up outside. The freshly packed fiberglass will blow out and twinkle in the light... not something you want in your lungs... so start her up outside with plenty of ventilation.

:D

soulofadra6o

Tue 12/14/04, 5:14PM

Originally posted by Q

Start the bike up outside. The freshly packed fiberglass will blow out and twinkle in the light... not something you want in your lungs... so start her up outside with plenty of ventilation.

:D

yup, but be sure that no dumb ass pets r behind the can when u start it up...

svspete

Tue 12/14/04, 6:04PM

Originally posted by soulofadra6o
yup, but be sure that no dumb ass pets r behind the can when u start it up...

Now that sounds like an interesting story.

Novadesigns

Tue 12/14/04, 7:48PM

My M4 system arrives this Friday and I'll be putting it on this weekend, so this is great advice and really timely! Thanks :)

ETownSV

Wed 12/15/04, 3:41PM

when I got home from my exam I had a large package waiting for me...inside was my micron full exhaust that I had been waiting for and now it is on my bike and sounds a little bit better than stock :D
a note to those who are planning to install a full exhaust, I decided to prep my bike by removing the old exhaust so I could just slip the new one in place and tighten it all up. I removed the front header and spent about an hour taking off the rear flange and guess what......I did not have to take of the rear flange after all, just had to loosen the clamp. It appears I read racinteach's post above a little too late.
Anyhoo, the new exhaust sounds amazing and flows a bit more than the old, probably gonna need to fix that stock fuel map.....

Novadesigns

Wed 12/15/04, 10:25PM

Ehem....

Pics?:D

ETownSV

Fri 12/17/04, 12:36AM

fine, fine....
just gonna take a little bit for me to figure out how to post them properly since I have that silly studying that interferes with my time :rolleyes: but soon as i can.

ETownSV

Fri 12/17/04, 3:11PM

here is one pic (i hope)

ETownSV

Fri 12/17/04, 3:17PM

Well since that worked here is a close up of the can. You can see the seam because the previous owner had a mishap involving a trailer hitch and a careless cage backing up, the resulting puncture in the sleeve necessitated the reversal of the sleeve to hide the shame. Next on list of purchases will be a new sleeve from micron, probably a black anodized aluminum one to save monies and still have a cool black can.

Herzuki

Thu 2/24/05, 8:40PM

I installed my Yosh Rs3 full system on my bike, minimum assistance required. Nothing you can't do at home yourself.

Here's a picture of my bike
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/zippytls/Motorcycle%20pictures/herzukisv650s.jpg

rlhotka

Fri 3/4/05, 12:39PM

I have a Hindle full system and it has a bounch of springs so do I need to use the stock graphite seal, and silicone?

DOC

Fri 3/4/05, 3:04PM

Originally posted by Herzuki
I installed my Yosh Rs3 full system on my bike, minimum assistance required. Nothing you can't do at home yourself.

Here's a picture of my bike
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/zippytls/Motorcycle%20pictures/herzukisv650s.jpg I thought you had a dry clutch until I saw your list of mods. How do you keep it so clean on the inside?
DOC

rlhotka

Sat 3/5/05, 8:57AM

Where did you get that clutch cover from. By the way has anyone gone or found spearsenterprises.com and go to controls and look at the hand levers theres a SWEET set of controls on the site.

rlhotka

Sun 3/6/05, 6:43AM

can someone please answer my qu.

DOC

Sun 3/6/05, 7:18AM

I can't tell you where he got the clutch cover from but yes I've gone to Spears and they do have some cool stuff.
DOC

rlhotka

Sun 3/6/05, 12:08PM

No I ment about the exhaust qu.

DOC

Sun 3/6/05, 4:41PM

Oh , just use the springs.
DOC

rlhotka

Sun 3/6/05, 5:20PM

Thanks, the piping is so light do they blue a lot or start to look bad after a while? The whole Hindle system ways as much as the stock can itself.

Herzuki

Fri 3/11/05, 9:40PM

DOC, re: the clear window clutch cover...I'm a she, not a he.:grin: :grin:

rlhotka, I found the cover on the tlplanet websit that my fiance' surfs for his tl100s (he has one, too). Some guy in Germany was making them for a group buy for the tl's. I had to talk (beg) his US contact into having they guy make mine. It's the 3rd one in the world, that we know of. Cool, huh? As far as keeping it so clean, just change the oil regularly.:D ;)

My headerpipe has turned a bit of gold color, near the cylinder, but it's not very much and the rest of is still looks great. My titanium can was REALLY light, compared to stock. I like it.:D

Now, I'm just waiting to receive my crg levers and get my bike painted...will post picture when it's done.:)