I want to take off the stock exhaust to derust/paint it. Wondering if I need to take any precautions with any gaskets/seals or is removal and install a no brainer? Tried searching but just came up with lots of stuff on aftermarket pieces.

Thanks

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It's a bit of a 'no-brainer' really...Only done it once though. Use normal tightening procedure. It would probably be a ver good idea to use new 'seals' but they are quite expensive at around £18 each. Best to do the job properly though.

Mike
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If you are careful, the exhaust gaskets can be reused a number of times. You can gently open them back up a little with a large blade screwdriver, but be careful that you prise them open only a little way, and do it evenly.

You can also use a very small smear of high temp exhaust sealant on them. It's not something you need to do often, so resusing them a couple of times is no big deal.

And yes, they are very expensive for what they are!
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Cheers! Looking forward to cleaning them (and removing the carbon buildup with drain cleaner) and smacking some nice fresh paint on.

I used to work a bit on cars but motorcycles (especially two strokes) are new to get my hands on. This site has helped me clear a lot of hurdles and am having a ton of fun doing basic maintenance on my NSR.

Thanks for the boost of confidence.

matt

I`ve found the "exhaust" paint many auto shops sell doesn`t last long on 2-stroke exhausts, but you can get pretty good results with good old BBQ paint from the hardware store.

It will burn off too, but gives a good finish, and looks similar to OEM.
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