M-L-C
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Post by M-L-C on Oct 25, 2013 21:05:18 GMT
Hi,
Looking to gut my exhaust, i.e. remove baffles to make it sound more sporty. Does anyone know where I can get this done, and if I do will my bike pass MOT?
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Post by Betty Swallox on Oct 26, 2013 7:03:51 GMT
You don't need to gut them with the vtec to make them sound better. Have a look on the vfr forum there are instructions on how to do it. Essentially you take off the bright work. Then using a hole cutter for the drill you cut around the four small exhaust pipe extensions at the end. Then saw across them and take them off and then using a Dremel or similar with a small cutting disk you cut inside each pipe by about an inch or as far as you can get with the Dremel. It takes a long time and a few disks but the sound is so much better and the exhaust is still completely legal. I did it with mine when I had the VFR and you'll need some patience but it's cheap and definitely worth it. Good luck  |
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David
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Post by David on Oct 26, 2013 7:35:25 GMT
Looking to gut my exhaust, i.e. remove baffles to make it sound more sporty. Does anyone know where I can get this done, and if I do will my bike pass MOT? may be able to help. (Click on blue text to open link) Taken from VOSA MOT Inspection Manual:-Reason for Rejection A silencer that is in such a condition or is of such a type that the noise emitted is clearly in excess of that which would be produced by a similar machine fitted with a standard silencer in average condition. MOT Checklist & testers manual |
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Post by Betty Swallox on Oct 26, 2013 7:54:19 GMT
Pmsl I don't know why I bother.
Some people on the forum only did two of the four as they felt this achieved the sound they wanted. Failing that just feel like your forced to use a site sponsor because as bikers we wouldn't want to be seen to be doing anything untoward....even if it passes it's MOT.
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Post by Lee on Oct 26, 2013 8:40:05 GMT
To be fair, the thread starter asked where it can be done.
Kev pick is local and he does jobs like this for beer tokens.
Kev's done work for me and his welding looks the same as factory manufacturers welding, it's that good.
Like Betty says though, if you feel competent to do it yourself then fair play.
Personally though, for £30 or whatever it costs, I'd rather not take the chance ( or the skin off my knuckles ) of screwing the pipes up.
They ain't cheap to replace after all.
Undoubtably the finest sounding V4 I've heard in Teesside, belongs to Steve , SIDS fella.
It is beyond awesome and the tone can only be described as "Glorious"
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M-L-C
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Post by M-L-C on Oct 26, 2013 8:47:36 GMT
Thanks fellas. Anyone know what Steve did to his exhaust?
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Post by Betty Swallox on Oct 26, 2013 9:04:13 GMT
Got a new Delkavic exhaust as I did. It makes the bike sound amazing, in fact probably the nicest sounding road bike I've heard.
If Dayglo's post is anything to go by then even getting Kev to do it will render it a 'no go' as far as MOT's are concerned. To be fair with the method I've mentioned it's been done by hundreds of people and nothing can really go wrong with it but if you want it totally gutting then I'm sure Kev can do it.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2013 17:11:41 GMT
To be fair, the thread starter asked where it can be done. Kev pick is local and he does jobs like this for beer tokens. Kev's done work for me and his welding looks the same as factory manufacturers welding, it's that good. Like Betty says though, if you feel competent to do it yourself then fair play. Personally though, for £30 or whatever it costs, I'd rather not take the chance ( or the skin off my knuckles ) of screwing the pipes up. They ain't cheap to replace after all. Undoubtably the finest sounding V4 I've heard in Teesside, belongs to Steve , SIDS fella. It is beyond awesome and the tone can only be described as "Glorious" You ain't heard my V4 yet mate with the short sleeved GP akropovic with de-cat  |
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Post by Lee on Oct 26, 2013 19:57:57 GMT
To be fair, the thread starter asked where it can be done. Kev pick is local and he does jobs like this for beer tokens. Kev's done work for me and his welding looks the same as factory manufacturers welding, it's that good. Like Betty says though, if you feel competent to do it yourself then fair play. Personally though, for £30 or whatever it costs, I'd rather not take the chance ( or the skin off my knuckles ) of screwing the pipes up. They ain't cheap to replace after all. Undoubtably the finest sounding V4 I've heard in Teesside, belongs to Steve , SIDS fella. It is beyond awesome and the tone can only be described as "Glorious" You ain't heard my V4 yet mate with the short sleeved GP akropovic with de-cat I have . It's shite. |
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Post by hornut on Oct 26, 2013 21:07:41 GMT
You don't need to gut them with the vtec to make them sound better. Have a look on the vfr forum there are instructions on how to do it. Essentially you take off the bright work. Then using a hole cutter for the drill you cut around the four small exhaust pipe extensions at the end. Then saw across them and take them off and then using a Dremel or similar with a small cutting disk you cut inside each pipe by about an inch or as far as you can get with the Dremel. It takes a long time and a few disks but the sound is so much better and the exhaust is still completely legal. I did it with mine when I had the VFR and you'll need some patience but it's cheap and definitely worth it. Good luck Listen to Betty S not the others. Its known in the trade as the l'oreal modification - because its Worth It |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2013 0:50:20 GMT
[/quote]I have . It's shite.[/quote]
No you aint........fcukin prick!
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Post by Betty Swallox on Oct 27, 2013 7:25:32 GMT
Clint you're in a good mood this morning |
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johndc
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Post by johndc on Oct 27, 2013 7:39:41 GMT
That must be a £ Clint |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2013 7:41:53 GMT
That must be a £ Clint Must be worth at least a few quid that John. Remind me to put it in the charity pot when I get home........money well spent |
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Post by Lee on Oct 27, 2013 20:22:49 GMT
I have . It's shite.[/quote] No you aint........fcukin prick![/quote] Ha ha ha ha £1 |
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