{"id":3418,"date":"2016-12-04T14:13:39","date_gmt":"2016-12-04T19:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.50.23\/wordpress\/blog\/?p=3418"},"modified":"2018-04-07T16:22:09","modified_gmt":"2018-04-07T20:22:09","slug":"update_exhaust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forths.com\/index.php\/2016\/12\/04\/update_exhaust\/","title":{"rendered":"Update: Dnepr Exhaust and Cables Installed"},"content":{"rendered":"

I spent a few hours this weekend with the Dnepr project, mounting both exhaust pipes and mufflers. \u00a0Previously, the left exhaust was just resting in place to test-fit the components. \u00a0The new dual exhausts look much better than the original 2-into-1 muffler, and the vintage-style fish tail mufflers add a nice touch. \u00a0Everything mounted right up, although I had to remove about 3 centimeters of pipe from the end of the right pipe as it was too long. \u00a0An angle grinder made fast work of that task.<\/p>\n

I lubricated all 5 cables before routing and connecting them. \u00a0Once I get to the point of securing a wiring harness in place, I’ll do my best to hide the cables, or at least mount them so that they are less noticeable. \u00a0On the handlebar, I had to make some adjustments to secure the inverted hand levers, but I love the vintage look of these levers.<\/p>\n

The rear axle and drive shaft were also installed. \u00a0Since many fasteners were only hand-tightened to test each part for proper fit, I removed many fasteners and applied a thread lock compound before re-tightening.<\/p>\n

It will probably be a few weeks before I make more progress. \u00a0Thanks for checking in.<\/p>\n