Header Grinding


9 replies to this topic
  • Benrod327

Posted 08 August 2007 - 09:00 AM

#1

How far down do I grind down the weld on my header I don't want the weld to break I'm not sure how far is too far?:excuseme:

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  • pookiebear

Posted 08 August 2007 - 09:04 AM

#2

I ran mine down so the opening was same diameter as the pipe. On a 94 dr350.

  • lowercasee

Posted 08 August 2007 - 09:07 AM

#3

pookiebear said:

I ran mine down so the opening was same diameter as the pipe. On a 94 dr350.

Ditto.

  • mxrob

Posted 08 August 2007 - 09:35 AM

#4

Yep, basically you want a straight shot down the ID of the pipe. No humpy bumps for the exhaust gases to negotiate and cause turbulence. Just don't get too wild with the carbide grinding bit! I like using rounded end bits so there is no chance of cutting a sharp groove on the pipe interior anywhere when the weld is down close to the actual pipe ID. A sharp edge is where the pipe will want to crack. As long as you don't cut into the pipe wall thickness you will be fine. Just be cautious as you approach the actual pipe..... and, of course, don't make the flange sealing surface any narrower.

  • Benrod327

Posted 08 August 2007 - 10:16 AM

#5

Thanks for the info guys!

  • DoubleD650

Posted 08 August 2007 - 01:58 PM

#6

Yup,,,,Smooooooth.........

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  • dirtnsnoryder700

Posted 08 August 2007 - 02:22 PM

#7

Is the difference before and after that noticible?

  • SD_Frontier

Posted 08 August 2007 - 02:24 PM

#8

will i have to rejet after this?

  • lowercasee

Posted 08 August 2007 - 05:24 PM

#9

/\ Depending on what else is done to your bike, you may need to re-jet as well as adjust the fuel screw.

  • NordieBoy

Posted 09 August 2007 - 01:43 AM

#10

DoubleD650 said:

Yup,,,,Smooooooth.........

Smooth but fuzzy at the same time...

:D




 
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