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    Custom Exhaust Hanger?

    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?
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    Re: Custom Exhaust Hanger?

    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.
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    Re: Custom Exhaust Hanger?

    Weld it.
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    Re: Custom Exhaust Hanger?

    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.
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    Re: Custom Exhaust Hanger?

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

    easy.

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    Re: Custom Exhaust Hanger?

    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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    Re: Custom Exhaust Hanger?

    I still say weld it. No unsightly hangers, no passenger pegs (if you want to yank them). Clean.
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    Re: Custom Exhaust Hanger?

    Quote Originally Posted by ~Barn~ View Post
    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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    Re: Custom Exhaust Hanger?

    Quote Originally Posted by RYBO View Post
    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.
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    Re: Custom Exhaust Hanger?

    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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    Re: Custom Exhaust Hanger?

    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!
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    Re: Custom Exhaust Hanger?

    Quote Originally Posted by RYBO View Post
    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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    Re: Custom Exhaust Hanger?

    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.

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    Re: Custom Exhaust Hanger?

    Can't wait to see the after pictures. This should turn out very nicely.
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    Re: Custom Exhaust Hanger?

    I'm going to order an Arrow cat-eliminator too. This exhaust upgrade should eliminate 8-12 pounds.
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    Re: Custom Exhaust Hanger?

    Quote Originally Posted by konichd View Post
    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?
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    Re: Custom Exhaust Hanger?

    Hey, I am Rubenesque!!! If it ain't Baroque, don't fix it!!!
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    Re: Custom Exhaust Hanger?

    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!
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    That is gonna look sweet D!
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    Re: Custom Exhaust Hanger?

    Now just to get a Honda sticker so it sounds good
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    No, the Honda sticker will make it faster.
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    Re: Custom Exhaust Hanger?

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    Re: Custom Exhaust Hanger?

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