This is a great Write Up! I really like the layout and the basic guidelines. If anyone needs this done in the local So-Cal area, I'd be available too. (not to poach on Ryanracer though). I'm a fellow fabricator (for a living) that could do this, no problem.

A Review!

Has these done by Ryanracer this past weekend.  All I can say is that they sound incredible!  Deep, throaty, loud, angry.

Some details -

At idle, deep popping and only a tab louder
From 2k to about 5.5k, loud, deep, roar.  Normally did not wear ear plugs but think I should from now on.  It's deep enough to feel, almost like a subwoofer.  Bike feels more active and angry...
After 5.5k, it smooths out and sounds only a bit louder than before.

Performance - no dyno but off the line does feel a bit faster, nothing significant but it's there.  It might be subjective because of the sound.  In general, it feels as if it gets to the sweet spot faster (4 - 6k).

Ryanracer did a half core for me, he can explain but cant say enough good things about his work and service.  I highly recommend him and this mod.  If you like the look of the cans and or dont want to spend the money on termis just yet, this is your best bet.

Anyone in SoCal that would like to hear it, drop me a PM, I never need an excuse for a ride...

I picked up my anodized exhaust covers.  They are a type III anodize so it is basically a hardness on the Rockwell scale. Here are the pics.









I also now have a spare set of cored exhaust for sale. PM me if interested.

I have an idea

How about making CF exhaust covers? There are some companies that make CF parts from the original parts. I send email to one of those and waiting for reply. The only problem is if they are not the same what would keep covers and exhaust together

One question. What is holding covers in place and is there a problem if the lenght of the exhaust is not the same after cuting and welding?

I realy dig the look with the black cans.

Thanks! I like the look of the black as well. I was thinking about covering in carbon, but you run into the problem of cathodic corrosion. There is a work around for this, but I have not had time to experiment with it.  You also have to use high temp epoxy which can be a challenge unto itself.  The thing that actually holds the aluminum covers on the exhaust is the bracket. I use a table bandsaw to cut the exhaust so I am only losing 1/16" to 1/8" of material. That is not enough to affect the fitment of the covers.  Good questions and thanks!

I'm considering just taking the covers off and polishing it up for aesthetic reasons. I don't have the heat shields on, so it will probably just match the rest of the raw exhaust better. Except for the end caps...

I think I'd rather have it look homemade than stock. Maybe I'll give it a try and post up some pics on the bike.

edit: can't get the aluminum covers off. what's the secret?

Okay, so after plenty of banging and pushing I finally got the cover all the way off the right can, but the pipe sticking out of the left can is either too elbowed or too long, so the cover won't slide over it! >_<

It was also tougher to get off the bike for that reason, so I don't think I inadvertently bent itâ€"it's pretty sturdy.

So what now? Cut off the loose cover?

You have to grind the pipe down on the left side to remove the cover.  The best thing to use is a burr king. That way it will be somewhat close to uniform.  Just make sure you do not grind off too much so that it continues to seal.  If you look at the back of the midpipe you will notice it sits slightly off to the right which facilitates the pipe being longer on the left side.

Ah! There's an extra step for ya.

All I got is a Dremel, but I'll manage.

Can't see the pics. Can you help? Trying to do this mod tomorrow.

Anybody have the picturs related to this post?