Exhaust removal

[Rich C]

I am about to remove the exhaust system from my 1150GS to replace the cat and can with Remus parts. I also intend to remove the header pipes to get that part of the system polished as the previous owner of my bike hasn't looked after them as well as I would like to. Is there anything I should be aware of or is it a straightforward unbolting job? I have the special socket that makes the O2 sensor removal easier.

Also when I replace the header pipes should I use new gaskets or will the ones used be ok for a second fitting?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Cheers

Rich

 

[ktm520]

Exhaust gaskets are normally 'crush gaskets'. Replace them you will only regret it later.

A large rubber hammer might be needed to separate the parts

 

[phil adams]

gaskets

I didn't replace gaskets on B*W's advice. No problems so far. Did the replacement 6 months ago

 

[Gecko]

Take great care when removing the header pipes - the studs are very prone to snapping so you'd do well to apply liberal amounts of WD40 and let then soak overnight before starting on them and even then you might need to apply heat to get them loose. BE CAREFUL !!!!!!!!!!

 

[Rich C]

Exhaust

Thanks guys. Beginning to wonder if it's worth the effort now.

Steptoe. Any chance of the benefit of your wisdom on this one?

Rich

 

[The Mechanic]

Just don't do it.

By the time the things finished farting and backfiring you'll have wished you'd left it well alone. Then you put it back to standard, advertise the bits on this site and wait for a buyer! And all before the mot's due.

 

[littleredrooster]

Re: Just don't do it.

By the time the things finished farting and backfiring you'll have wished you'd left it well alone. Then you put it back to standard, advertise the bits on this site and wait for a buyer! And all before the mot's due.

Don't listen to him - he's just a bitter and twisted ex-owner!

Fitting a Y-Piece is the single biggest difference you can make to a GS.

 

[Mouse]

When refitting, replace the nuts on the studs with brass nuts if you can. A brass nut won't corrode to a steel stud nearly as much as steel to steel does.

Of course this only matters if you ever take them off again