Chopped Them

[Capo]

Termis that is. I felt that the oval termis previously fitted somehow 'dated' the bike, I also felt the slab sides of the oval cans detract from the lines of the bike.
So I managed to lay hands on a set of 100mm round termis from an S4RS, as these are mounted on one side via integral brackets, modifications were required, also at the stock length a pronounced wheel barrow effect was observed. Opened them up and removed the bracket. Remarkably there is no form of sealing. I applied a piece of CF tape to the inside to seal the holes.

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm143/Tarugo996/3286f0e8.jpg

I then removed 75mm from the exit end, the plan was to fit big bore end caps as fitted to one of the termis systems for the S2R, these were ordered at GREAT expense from Terni, they took moths to arrive and they are the WRONG size being 86mm. Ah well 86mm tube is available from PJ engineering so I'll make up a set next winter.

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm143/Tarugo996/38050257.jpg

Fitted up, have to weld on hooks for the springs and get some hanger clamp bands as the ones I ordered from termis were also 86mm.
Oh yeah they are 173gms each lighter than the oval items for a saving of 346gms.

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm143/Tarugo996/3601bddf.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm143/Tarugo996/5fa27294.jpg

[bmaughan]

Very Nice Capo one day i will get my pipes to be as bling as them :cool:

[rollo22]

Loud ???? then Capo

[gary tompkins]

If that monster gets much lighter you'll need to tie it down on windy days :chuckle:

[Darkness]

Looking good Capo - how do they sound?

I'm playing around with some standard m900 cans for mine at the moment: what size/type of blind pop rivets are you using, and do you know of a supplier where I could get them?

Thanks!

:spin::spin:

[Capo]

Haven't started it yet. But please note the EU markings on the rivet band :D
I used closed end aluminium rivets with aluminium mandrels, for some strange reason rivets are made to imperial sizes so they are 3/16 (4.7mm)dia and 8.5mm long. I got them from a place in Birmingham, I went there as the postage was as much as the item and they gave me a bag for free, I have some left if you want them.


Saw John Hackett (JHP) today to see if he could source me some hanger brackets, he dug around and came up with these carbon items from a works 888 (I'll soon have as much carbon as Buzzbomb:biggrin:). They are from his personal collection not for sale but he has lent them to me while he gets me a pair from Italy, TOP MAN. I will get them refinished as they are rather dull. And they are 50gms lighter so the can mod has saved 446gms.

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm143/Tarugo996/f515c326.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm143/Tarugo996/daeb500a.jpg

I used aluminium rivets with aluminium mandrels,

[buzzbomb]

Don't be picking on me Stewart you know I've got a lust for carbon...;);)

Must be an age thing...:o

[rollo22]

Don't be picking on me Stewart you know I've got a lust for carbon...;);)

Must be an age thing...:o

No Jeff just a bad case of Carbonitus and unfortunatly in most cases incurable.....!

[mr.gloom]

hi Capo,
could you give a newbie a few pointers as to how to achieve that level of shine on his pipes.
im guessing theres alot more involved than wet/dry and autosol!
any advice will be greatly appreciated.

[Capo]

Its a 3-4 stage process. I have a buffing rig that I built, a 200mm bench grinder 350W 2850 rpm. Wheel arbors mount 200mm wheels, stitched sisal, stitched cotton and open cotton with the relevant compounds coarse medium and fine.

Depending on the condition of your pipes you may need a flap wheel (400 grit) to remove any deep scratches.

Stainless steel is a relatively hard material, emery abrasives are to soft, you need silicon carbide and then it wears fast.

It's all about attention to detail, each and every visible scratch must be removed prior to starting the polishing process.

There a a couple of places that can supply all you need, mine cost about £100 including the grinder. The are also some good guides available on the net.

They will turn a straw coloured yellow but retain the lustre, they can be maintained with solvol. I remove mine each year and bench polish them trying to improve on the finish each time.

[mr.gloom]

Thought as much. A new project beckons then.
Exhaust gaskets ordered, bench grinder etc. bid upon. Yet more time with mistress Ducati.
The wife will be pleased!

Many thanks for the help and advice

[Capo]

My mum was pleased as I polished up all her brass ornaments.

[mr.gloom]

I bet she was. It was my job as a young 'un to polish the brass of a Sunday evening. Hated the smell of Brasso for years but get all sentimental when i see a tin now. Brass must be a generation thing.

[Capo]

Remember Duraglit wadding?

[mr.gloom]

Ha, indeed i do. And Silvo.
Now i wonder... Duraglit wadding and stainless pipes! Mmm... maybe not.

[Capo]

In the airforce it was known as wadpol, used it to polish Lightnings, the one time pilots were seen in the hanger as they used to turn up and help.

Technology has moved on, I'm trying to get some of this stuff

http://www.youtube.com/user/metalwaxdotcom#p/u/11/k73ihDww1rA

[mr.gloom]

Looks good, would like some myself. I know a few lads who work for a light aircraft company here in N.Yorks, Ill ask if they use it or anything similar. Wide shot I know but maybe worth a try.

[gary tompkins]

Duraglit... ooh that brings back memories

Used it to polish aluminium and stainless as an apprentice at GEC