Custom Exhaust Hanger?

[konichd]

So I bought a new exhaust for my ZX-10R (see pics). However, I'm not happy with the exhaust bracket. So I have a few options.

1) I don't use the bracket at all. I weld the slip-on together after fitting it up and checkin' clearances.

2) I get a custom aluminum bracket made (I'm not using the passenger peg) that will tie the exhaust back into the frame as well as the rear reseviour.

3) I buy a spare passenger bracket, modify it?

Options/Opinions? :dunno:

[DavidofColorado]

Have you tried duct tape?

Get a nice shinny piece of aluinum rod and bend and weld some loops in it and bolt it on.

[~Barn~]

Weld it.

[DavidofColorado]

IF you have no intentions of removing it ever just weld it still. If you are going to change it I would weld up a hanger to replace what you have now. I think a nice weather vain would go nicly welded in there.

[rybo]

Draw up what you want and I'll make it for you at the shop here.

easy.

[konichd]

YOUR THE MAN!

[rybo]

which cad program do you have access to?

We have Key Creator and Solid Edge here. I think I can convert some other files as well. You can also go with the "graph paper" plan if you want. Just make sure to include all critical dimensions.

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[~Barn~]

I still say weld it. No unsightly hangers, no passenger pegs (if you want to yank them). Clean.

[rybo]

I still say weld it. No unsightly hangers, no passenger pegs (if you want to yank them). Clean.

I can do that too. Just get it all fit up the way you want and mark the positions on the midpipe and slip on. I'll get one of our best guys to do the weld and I promise it will be pretty.

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[konichd]

which cad program do you have access to?

We have Key Creator and Solid Edge here. I think I can convert some other files as well. You can also go with the "graph paper" plan if you want. Just make sure to include all critical dimensions.

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I use BricsCad (Basically AutoCad 2000) I can design and dim out the profile.

But, I do agree with Barn, I'd like to weld it but then the rear brake reseviour is hanging loose.

[rybo]

Shorten the reservoir hose and mount it closer to the master cylinder? We can make a small bracket for it and make it even less obtrusive.

I think we can convert from autocad pretty easily. I'll check with one of our engineers and see.

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[konichd]

I just got a confirmation and it should be here on Monday. I'll mount it up and then I can see what options I have.

This exhaust is going to make by brain itch its so damn loud! :)

[Devaclis]

Shorten the reservoir hose and mount it closer to the master cylinder? We can make a small bracket for it and make it even less obtrusive.

I think we can convert from autocad pretty easily. I'll check with one of our engineers and see.

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Werd, like this:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/devaclis/Hawk/IMG_0598.jpg?t=1195154133


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/devaclis/Hawk/IMG_0596.jpg?t=1195154062

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/devaclis/Hawk/IMG_0318.jpg?t=1195154067

[Sortarican]

Do something...that's the ugliest Home Despot job I've ever seen.
(The fact that something ON a Kawi...is actually uglier THAN a Kawi is just frightening.)

Seriously, with the short cans I vote weld it + shorten the rez hose.


YOUR THE MAN!

Oh yeah...and it's "YOU'RE the Man" not "YOUR the Man".
(Unless you're complimenting Scott on his man of somekind.)

[DavidofColorado]

Can't wait to see the after pictures. This should turn out very nicely.

[konichd]

I'm going to order an Arrow cat-eliminator too. :) This exhaust upgrade should eliminate 8-12 pounds.

[Sortarican]

I'm going to order an Arrow cat-eliminator too. :) This exhaust upgrade should eliminate 8-12 pounds.

So that will put you 34-38 pounds lighter than Dana, right?

[Devaclis]

Hey, I am Rubenesque!!! If it ain't Baroque, don't fix it!!!

[konichd]

So the project continues. I found a sweet place to re-located the brake resiviour and took care of that this weekend. The exhaust came in today and looks great. It actually came with a custom exhaust hanger so I might just powdercoat it and call it good. I'm going to get the two pipes welded together and then get it ceramic coated black. Stay tuned for more pics!

[Devaclis]

That is gonna look sweet D! :)

[konichd]

Now just to get a Honda sticker so it sounds good :)

[Devaclis]

No, the Honda sticker will make it faster.

[rybo]

Poll added for fun and games.

[Devaclis]

I vote make it black so it will blend in and be less noticeable.

[konichd]

Or keep it stainless to give the bike some contrast? :dunno:

I think either way I'll powdercoat the hanger, but I'm still pondering what to do with the exhaust itself. I have some neato Akropovic stickers for it :)

[konichd]

Fitted the new GP exhaust up this morning. I kind of like the stainless against the black. Now to just get it welded up tight. I don't think I'll even need the exhaust hanger since its so light. "Ebony" just lost 14 pounds and didn't even have to use slimfast! ;)

[N1KSS1KS1x]

Wow looks really good. You can see the hugger alot better now. It makes the tail look so much sleeker 2

[bluedogok]

Nice solution, it looks good. It amazes me how some of the exhaust manufacturers put so much design into the system and treat the mounting like an afterthought. If I needed to replace the system there are not as many options for the older Sprint but Two Brothers cans look nice but that mounting strap they use looks like crap. I would expect something like that from D&D. I would probably just go with the Staintune if I needed to replace it.

[N1KSS1KS1x]

Hey wait arent you sellin this one and getting the 08 hottness?
I'm gonna have to go the bank and get a loan for this sick ass bike huh

[konichd]

^^Its got your name on it Nic! :)

[konichd]

Thanks to RYBO for getting this exhaust fully welded! It looks great and now I can get rid of one clamp and the hanger! I'll mount it all up this week and get some pics! I thought of a good way to support the exhaust without using the stock hanger, you won't even see it!

Oh ya, this is too nice to ceramic coat.....stainless it is! :)

[konichd]

Finally got it done with my arrow-cat eliminator and all. Thanks to the local Mineke shop for helping me out with the bracket!

[~Barn~]

That looks pretty works. I dig.
:up:

[Shortcake]

It shoots FIRE! :)