Factory exhaust replacement

Guys, as always, thanx! I thought it looked jacked up...I did kick her over tonight...she sounds NASTY, and ready to pounce ! I will pull v&h and re-evaluate...soon as I can I will post the video on my project thread...appreciate the feedback! I AM learning, and hope to "pay it forward"

DoctoRot wrote:

650ed wrote: Here's how close the "crowns" are to the head on stock KZ650 pipes. The pipes on my bike have never been removed, so this shows how they came from the factory. Ed

How did you swap out your shocks? My manual says it is necessary to remove the exhaust to access the lower shock mount bolt. At the time I thought that was a bit ridiculous, but i had an exhaust leak so it wasn't a big deal as i needed to fix that as well.

I had no problem. I just loosened the bolts and slid them out far enough to release the bottom of the shocks. In fact, I removed the whole swing arm and both shocks when I replaced the swing arm bushings without needing to remove the exhaust (see image below). I protected the mufflers with some cloth so the bolts didn't scratch them when I loosened them. Ed

I saw this tread to late to post this before but now that you are taking off the pipes again you may get some good info. off this thread that Patton posted,

kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/592989-exhaust-gasket-removal#624529

Just an update...R&R'd the header...found no extra copper gaskets...hopefully everything will work out as is...no leaks, so as long as the nuts don't loosen up at the block, I should be good! Check my build thread for start up video. Thanx again, all!