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$6 custom slip-on - 4/8/2008 3:39:08 PM

WoodyRR

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****************PROJECT COMPLETE -- PG 2 HAS COMPLETED PICS**********************

What started out as a one hour project turned into an all day affair today!! I've wanted to remove the exposed aluminum heat shield parts that stick over the sides of the stock pipe ever since I put on my FE. I went to the garage today to just remove the stock pipe, cut the shield up and then polish up the pipe so it'd look decent without the shields blocking the raw-looking welds.

I used a thread from 600rr.net to easily remove the pipe (still waiting on getting the service manual):

http://www.600rr.net/vb/showthread.php?t=74778

Here's the heat shield after I cut it up. I had the pipe off and mocked the shield back into place and used a pencil to mark what needed cutting. I used tin shears to cut. It didn't turn out too bad, but finished the edges with a file and smoothed everything out. I also used a rubber mallot to straighten out all the edges as the shears tended to "pinch" the metal. Doing this made it look much better.

I soon realized that I didn't have the tools or knowlege on how to real nicely polish the stock pipe so I went looking for high-temp exhaust/engine paint and thought I'd paint the can matte black. I got lucky when my local NAPA had this stuff in stock:

It costs about $6 per can. Dupli-Color is the manufacturer and it's rated up to 1200F. I researched engine/exhaust temps on bikes before buying and found it'd be about 1000 right out of the engine, so this should be fine. The can does say it can sustain 1200 degree resistance for only short periods of time...we'll have to see how well it actually holds up in the long-run.

Prep work was a little time-consuming. First I cleaned the entire pipe/can with brake cleaner and shop towels (the blue paper towels). Next I took a red ScottBrite scuff pad and scuffed the entire pipe/can. It shined it up from a gold/bronze color to a dull silver. Next I washed the pipe/can in my kitchen sink w/mild soap and water as the directions on the spray can state. I taped off the outlets/inlets so no water would get in as a precautionary measure. I wiped it dry and then hung it out for about an hour to really dry.

I set up a makeshift "spray room" in my garage using duct tape and an unwanted magazine. A newspaper would've worked MUCH better.

I used some random wire laying around to hang the screws I plan on putting back into the back of the pipe (where the rear plastic outlet piece goes).

I originally was going to just spray the "can" itself and leave the pipe w/the factory finish, but decided to do the whole thing. I taped off the area just about where the exhaust clamp connects the mid-pipe to the header.

The can's directions say to paint three coats: two light coats and one medium coat with 10 minutes in between each coat. One hour after spraying is dry to the touch. Three hours after spraying is dry enough to handle. You can bake it if you want. I didn't have an oven big enough to do this.

Waiting to dry:

Waiting for re-install:

I know it's not too good for the bike, but I had to start it up and run it for a few sec's...holy crap it sounds mean!

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RE: $6 custom slip-on - 4/8/2008 3:46:08 PM

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Obviously pics will be up when I'm done. If you're wondering why the pipe is inside a closet drying, it's because it started to rain outside and figured all that humidity can't be good for trying to dry something that I just rattle-canned.

*Pic attachment is of the heat shield...no need to view.*

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RE: $6 custom slip-on - 4/8/2008 4:39:48 PM

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Very interesting- Can't wait to see the end since I just got my CA FE in today and dont have the green for an exhaust yet-

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RE: $6 custom slip-on - 4/8/2008 4:46:48 PM

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That's what prompted this little project. It's going to be a while before I can afford the akra....

Pics will be up tomorrow afternoon.

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RE: $6 custom slip-on - 4/8/2008 6:06:28 PM

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When you finish... I would post this up in the "How-To" section... well done! I look forward to seeing the end result!

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RE: $6 custom slip-on - 4/8/2008 6:27:54 PM

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word.. i like the arkra as well.. but have been listening to the devil exaust vids on youtube.. n they sound sweet..

nice job btw

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RE: $6 custom slip-on - 4/8/2008 7:18:04 PM

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I hate to any kind of a downer - it sounds like everyone on here is really nice -

but why didnt you just take the stock pipe to be powder coated - that AND the heat shield - you could have saved sooo much time and you know that stuff will hold up.

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RE: $6 custom slip-on - 4/8/2008 7:22:40 PM

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how much is PC? $$$ more than 6$ for paint. plus time. thats why he didnt PC them.

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RE: $6 custom slip-on - 4/8/2008 7:53:50 PM

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ok smart guy - i didnt know you had your head up his ass the whole time he did the project.

it was just a suggestion being as though he doesnt know if the finish will even hold up and he spent all day doing it and turning his closet into a spray booth.

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RE: $6 custom slip-on - 4/8/2008 8:19:26 PM

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EASY!!! Rattlecan satin black is the best way to go, powdercoating is expensive and takes time. Plus its REALLY heavy... I think woody did something really cool, +1. I want to see it when its done!

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RE: $6 custom slip-on - 4/8/2008 9:12:37 PM

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Simmer down!!!!

No need to get angry.

Woody, looks like a cool little project. cant wait for finished pics.

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RE: $6 custom slip-on - 4/8/2008 9:36:37 PM

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No reason for anybody to start getting upset.

MMGSport, I don't mean to offend you, but if you have to post a comment like your first one I guess you don't get the whole pride in doing it yourself concept.

I can just about guarantee that powdercoating would turn out better and last longer. BUT, (like already stated) it's costly compared to six bucks and a few hours spent actually working on the project. PC means I have to find somebody (not just the first guy I come across, as I'm more than picky if I have to choose somebody else to handle anything on my bike) to do the job, send it/drive it to them, wait for THEM to do the job, pick it up/wait for it to come back, etc etc. NOT WORTH IT! I had a day off and it's going to be raining and cold here for the next week. I made it a very small project that will accomplish two things:
1) I was able to remove the nasty-looking heat shield
2) My stock pipe will look good when exposed without any shields

The reason for it taking so long is just waiting for the paint to completely cure enough to handle and re-install. It really wasn't a hassle at all. Above all, I learned how to R&R my pipe, how to spray paint metal (I've never done anything like this before), and will be learning how well rattle-can high-temp spray holds up.

No closet was turned into a spray booth. It was just in there drying as opposed to in the garage w/the high humidity from the rain. Spraying was done in the garage in a paper-wall area.

So, by me spending SIX bucks and investing some time into a small project, I've gained a LOT! I couldn't ask for anything else. As far as I'm concerned, it'd be a waste to PC a stock pipe/can. Just save a little more for a nice aftermarket one.

The whole point of this project was for the do-it-yourselfers that want a custom look for next-to-nothing when they are financially limited to getting that custom look.

+1 to anybody that understands.

MMG, I agree that I went in blindly with no knowledge of how well this will hold up but am more than ready to expect any sort of result. Obviously I'm hoping for success. Sometimes, when I get stuck with time on my hands and no riding conditions, I just want to be doing something with the bike. I'm sure you know what I mean.

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RE: $6 custom slip-on - 4/9/2008 3:58:18 AM

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no - i 100% know what you mean - thats why this entire forum is here...and its here year round - people post here even when it snows outside....for the love of it!! believe me, i totally understand the DIY piece, and i also do appoligize for being a bit of a dick - i just cant stand when people take on the "big brother syndrome" thats all - so in essence i was just sticking up for myself. and of course i went over the edge - i always do - thats why i bought a bike that will do 150mph!!!

anyway...carry on gents!! my appoligies

-- oh...one quick one though woody - i am in the wheel repair business - so i work with with piant, clearcoat and welding ect... all day long - and i work pretty close with people who do powder coating
- and the thing you should knnow is that the process of pc'ing is relativly easy - the sandblasting, the spraying with electric charge and the baking - its not really a finesse kind of thing - its more of you're a good as your equipment

just thought i'd through that out there!!!

see you all around!!!
(sorry again)

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RE: $6 custom slip-on - 4/9/2008 6:48:41 AM

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It's all good MMG.

I know the process of powder coating and agree that it's relatively easy for the GREAT results (when done right) given the simplicity of the process. (Check out BeVertical's blue wheels!!!)

+1 to people on here when it's snowing outside~!!!