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Ugly Exhaust Bracket
« on: February 28, 2007, 07:16:07 PM »
I got tired of the ugly exhaust bracket under the tranny, so I took mine off, smoothed all the stamping marks out and took it to a local powder coater, and this is the result. I was impressed with how much of a difference it made, blending in now, instead of sticking out like a sore thumb.
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Re: Ugly Exhaust Bracket
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2007, 07:17:01 PM »
From the side...
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Re: Ugly Exhaust Bracket
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2007, 07:19:53 PM »
I also took the ugly greenish colored detachable brackets, cut off the portion for the air shock valves, smoothed off all of the rough edges and had them done as well.
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Re: Ugly Exhaust Bracket
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2007, 07:38:06 PM »
Chief,
Those shore 'r purdy bolts... ;).  So what are you gonna' do NEXT winter??
Sweet pix and the powder coating really does dress up those parts.
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Re: Ugly Exhaust Bracket
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2007, 07:51:01 PM »
Quote from: TCinVA on February 28, 2007, 07:38:06 PM
Chief,
Those shore 'r purdy bolts... ;).  So what are you gonna' do NEXT winter??
Sweet pix and the powder coating really does dress up those parts.
Tony

Thanks Tony. They sure looked a lot cleaner before I tried to take a picture of them with flash. Man they look nasty!

As far as next winter's project, I don't know. I bought a CVO because it was already done, and I wouldn't have to do anything except the standard intake / exhaust stuff. It's already got everything done to it that any sane person would want.

There must be a flaw in that logic someplace, I just can't put my finger on it.  :confused5:

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Re: Ugly Exhaust Bracket
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2007, 07:56:09 PM »
Quote from: Chief on February 28, 2007, 07:51:01 PM
Thanks Tony. They sure looked a lot cleaner before I tried to take a picture of them with flash. Man they look nasty!

As far as next winter's project, I don't know. I bought a CVO because it was already done, and I wouldn't have to do anything except the standard intake / exhaust stuff. It's already got everything done to it that any sane person would want.

There must be a flaw in that logic someplace, I just can't put my finger on it.  :confused5:

Chief
Chief,
I admire your work and tenacity - every bolt!!!  Looks fantastic.  You have to consider that at least you won't have to worry about parts falling off.  And even if something does, you'll be able to find the guy who did the work and kick his backside... :huepfenlol2:.
I'm sure you'll find "something" to else to do to the CUSE.  Of course you'll probably get lots of help from your friends here!
Tony
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Re: Ugly Exhaust Bracket
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2007, 07:59:21 PM »
Quote from: TCinVA on February 28, 2007, 07:56:09 PM
Chief,
I admire your work and tenacity - every bolt!!!  Looks fantastic.  You have to consider that at least you won't have to worry about parts falling off.  And even if something does, you'll be able to find the guy who did the work and kick his backside... :huepfenlol2:.
I'm sure you'll find "something" to else to do to the CUSE.  Of course you'll probably get lots of help from your friends here!
Tony

Thanks again Tony. I'm starting to run out of ugly weather here in GA, so its time to button her up and put some more miles on 'er.  Looking forward to hearing the Rineharts and spreading the message of bling.

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Re: Ugly Exhaust Bracket
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2007, 08:00:54 PM »
Quote from: Chief on February 28, 2007, 07:59:21 PM
Thanks again Tony. I'm starting to run out of ugly weather here in GA, so its time to button her up and put some more miles on 'er.  Looking forward to hearing the Rineharts and spreading the message of bling.

Chief
Be safe, Brother.
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Re: Ugly Exhaust Bracket
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2007, 08:10:53 PM »
Nice mods looks very clean.
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Re: Ugly Exhaust Bracket
« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2007, 09:53:59 PM »
Quote from: mr_magoo on February 28, 2007, 08:10:53 PM
Nice mods looks very clean.

Thanks Magoo. I like the way it looks too.

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« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2007, 01:26:46 PM »
Quote from: Chief on February 28, 2007, 09:53:59 PM
Thanks Magoo. I like the way it looks too.

Chief

Hey Chuck, did I ever mention that you were out of your friggin mind? ;D Hoist! 8)
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« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2007, 01:31:30 PM »
Quote from: Hoist on March 01, 2007, 01:26:46 PM
Hey Chuck, did I ever mention that you were out of your friggin mind? ;D Hoist! 8)

Was that yesterday, or the day before?  :pepper:

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« Reply #12 on: March 01, 2007, 01:42:13 PM »
Quote from: Chief on March 01, 2007, 01:31:30 PM
Was that yesterday, or the day before?  :pepper:

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The bike is coming out awesome man! You're going to embarrass me in Hot Springs huh? It's fantastic that you have that much drive to get all of that done so soon. You know I'm just breaking your chops! ::) Hoist! 8)
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Re: Ugly Exhaust Bracket
« Reply #13 on: March 02, 2007, 10:02:31 AM »
Looks good little mods like this makes a big difference in apperance
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Re: Ugly Exhaust Bracket
« Reply #14 on: March 02, 2007, 10:15:45 AM »
You did an outstanding job.    :2vrolijk_21: Powder coat is pretty reasonable, isn't it? What's next?  :)
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