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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Toaster on October 31, 2011, 01:36:39 PM

Title: Build a short Bazooka
Post by: Toaster on October 31, 2011, 01:36:39 PM

Greetings

I want to shorten the Bazooka on my 09 and can not find the info that was one the website. Dose anyone have the pictures and write up?

Thanks
Bryan

Title: Re: Build a short Bazooka
Post by: Son of Pappy on October 31, 2011, 03:18:21 PM

Did it back in '08, no pics, but it isnt all that difficult.  Remove the end cap, grind away rear welds and pull out innards, be carefull with the bronze colored mesh, using tape and something to transfer original shape, cut pipe to desired length, I used a cut off wheel, cut an equal length off of innards, trim mesh, weld her up, paint to color of your choosing, re install end cap and enjoy ;D  I noticed a nice mellow sound and it looked much better, dont expect any real performance increase as you still have 2 pair of cats in the exhaust manifold.  I eventually went the way of the AreaP full, best of all 3 worlds, performance, economy, and looks.  I'm glad I shortened the exhaust, but if I had to do it all over again I would have waited for the exhaust.

Title: Re: Build a short Bazooka
Post by: So Cal Joe on October 31, 2011, 03:30:38 PM

What did you do with the exhaust you shortened?

Title: Re: Build a short Bazooka
Post by: Son of Pappy on October 31, 2011, 03:42:59 PM

I sent the mid pipe to a feller working on a cheaper exhaust, not sure of his progress, I scrapped the shortened pipe, but I do still have the exhaust manifold.

Title: Re: Build a short Bazooka
Post by: Jeremy Mitchell on October 31, 2011, 05:03:03 PM

SOP is right, it really isn't that bad.  Just make sure the cut is at the proper angle so the rear cap can weld back up cleanly.  I will be posting mine for sale as soon as I take it off my bike if anyone is interested.

(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m245/flygirl5485/IMAG0126.jpg)