Anyone bought a gutted pipe from this guy?

aces25 · 2013-04-24 13:26:17

HERE (https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touring-models/788964-cat-removal-the-easy-way.html) is a write up if you want to do it yourself.

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Apr 24, 2013 | 09:51 AM

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Ultra103

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HERE is a write up if you want to do it yourself.

Apr 24, 2013 | 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultra103

HERE is a write up if you want to do it yourself.

I recall that post. Cutting the window isn't the problem, but I would still have to take the pipe off to run it to a welder. I figured by the time I did all that, it would make more sense just to buy and install a gutted pipe. Still contemplating the paddle bit.

Apr 24, 2013 | 11:56 AM

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I was kinda afraid of the paddle or something like that. If you leave any of the small particles in there, there is a chance it could be sucked back into the exhaust valve, really mucking up stuff. I bought a gutted used header for mine, no problem, no worry.

Apr 24, 2013 | 12:01 PM

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If you leave any of the small particles in there, there is a chance it could be sucked back into the exhaust valve, really mucking up stuff.

Once again, there is NO WAY for particles to get to the exhaust valve unless you hang the bike from the back wheel and shake it. Reversion is a SMALL pulse.

Apr 24, 2013 | 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by aces25

Anybody? For $120 shipped it seems like a pretty decent deal from a guy with 100% feedback. The claim about 5-8 hp increase is laughable though.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121091202268...84.m1423.l2649

Yeah I bought one from him had no problem with the fit and the weld was done right.

Apr 24, 2013 | 02:07 PM

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Wow it took me all day on a Saturday but I cleaned it up real nice so none of the flakes bounced around in there.......I would give $99 for a gutted header, wish I had the money, I would buy dans 09 header..never have enough @#$%&

Apr 24, 2013 | 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultra103

Once again, there is NO WAY for particles to get to the exhaust valve unless you hang the bike from the back wheel and shake it. Reversion is a SMALL pulse.

You're right. Between your thread and now this one, I don't know why people keep bringing this up.

Apr 24, 2013 | 03:14 PM

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pulled off header last night, cut window, scraped all the SHEEt out.... dropped off at muffler shop at lunch and picking up when i get off here in an hour.
Total time I spent - 45mins to an hour including reinstall, plus the time the welder takes - hes chargin me a 12 ppack of STAG.

very easy. Just do it.