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Mar 24, 2011 | 10:06 PM

#41

CaptJIM

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From: Southeast WI

Quote:

Originally Posted by CEJohnson21

It's easy if you have the tools and know how to weld. I say it's easier to buy a cat free head pipe and bolt it on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Bones

Apr 13, 2011 | 12:27 AM

#42

drspencer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cowboy Harry

Cut header apart. Make note of thickness of cut, then weld back with the gap measurement.

Excuse my ignorance, but how do I measure the thickness of the cut? Wouldn't this simply be the thickness of the blade used to cut the pipe in half?
Thanks

Apr 13, 2011 | 01:42 AM

#43

klaybus

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From: Southern Nevada (Pahrump)

After 2nd thought I think I'll just buy the V&H True Duals & shelve the stock headpipes...

Apr 13, 2011 | 03:22 AM

#44

Ron750

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From: Wisconsin, USA

my head hurts

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDThunder

Not entirely correct. Go read about exhaust reversion and then come back and make that statement.

Google it or read this:
http://www.bigcitythunder.com/pages/...ng_exhaust.pdf

Wow. Most bikers are smartazzes. Whoever wrote that is just smart.

Apr 13, 2011 | 11:20 AM

#45

husky

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From: Bella Vista Ar.

Now your cooking with grease, great idea.

Apr 13, 2011 | 11:31 AM

#46

Warpfield

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Quote:

Originally Posted by skratch

sure, if you have a sawzall, it's easy.... but when i did it, i didn't have the luxury of a sawzall..... try beating that sumbitch out and then come back on here and say how easy it is

Home Depot Tool Rental FTW.

Apr 13, 2011 | 12:41 PM

#47

drspencer

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I want to do Stage I, Rinehart slip-ons, and dyno to my 2011 103" SG.

But before I do all that, the cat has to come out. Am I better off removing the cat from the original pipe, or buying a new head pipe?

I don't want my exhaust to overpower my radio. Which is louder, an aftermarket head pipe, or stock pipe with cat removed?

Thanks

Apr 13, 2011 | 02:47 PM

#48

chevele72

Road Warrior

Joined: Apr 2010

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From: Central Fl.

I have a few buddies that work at muffler shops, they get good money for catalytic converters because of the metals in them, so don't just throw that stuff out.

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Apr 13, 2011 | 04:50 PM

#49

FroggyFatBoy

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From: Western MD

I use to get anywhere from 75.00 to 150.00 a converter.. some places won't take them anymore because of the high theft rate.. people have been sliding under 4wd vehicles with a portable sawzall and cutting them out of peoples vehicles..