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Simple Exhaust Color Change - tavoeltav_imp - 10-25-2015

So, last week I decided that I wanted to paint my exhaust. Have the standard 2014 model. So, it being mostly black, I thought I would paint it black to have it match. I have little mechanical experience, so I thought it would be something simple to do.

I started by just taking a look at the mounting points and finding the right tools. I went ahead and took some photos so I could have something to compare with.
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I went ahead and took the whole exhaust off, unknowing that the muffler was a slip on...
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Then after a bit of playing around, I cleaned the parts, sanded, cleaned again, and let them dry overnight, save for the heat shield. I went ahead and painted that the same night.
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The next day, I prepped for paint! I didn't really have anywhere to paint them, nor hang them so I had to get creative. I found old speaker wire and I used that around the porch columns.
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And then I began painting! Big Grin
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And now all that was left was to put it all back together! I was curious what the bike would sound like without the muffler, since, as we all know, it is very quiet stock. I started the engine with just the headers on, and I have to say... I do like the way it sounded... I also like being able to hear, however, so I put the muffler back on. I did get a video of that with some decent sound.

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After all of that, I have to say, I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out! Big Grin Clap Thumbs Up
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RE: Simple Exhaust Color Change - the Ferret - 10-25-2015

Glad you like how it turned out. Hope the finish holds up for you.

RE: Simple Exhaust Color Change - immgunn_imp - 10-26-2015

Tavoeltav,

Looks good. I too have a '14 std and am somewhat overwhelmed by chrome. Please post an update in a few months on how well the paint job held up. Thanks.

RE: Simple Exhaust Color Change - RedWinger_imp - 11-06-2015

Did you just use some automotive/BBQ paint?
I'd be real tempted to give that exhaust-end-collar piece an accent color... white... or red... or something.

RE: Simple Exhaust Color Change - c-breezy_imp - 11-06-2015

Looks great tavoeltav! Thanks for the sound clip too, sounds pretty good like that (though I do enjoy the stock exhaust note too). Which specific paint did you use?

RE: Simple Exhaust Color Change - tavoeltav_imp - 11-06-2015

Immgunn, I won't be able to post an update... I've got some bad news... But I'll get to that later.

I used VHT flameproof rattle paint. Flat black. And I agree! I like the way they both sound!

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RE: Simple Exhaust Color Change - Randy B - 11-06-2015

(11-06-2015, 09:05 AM)tavoeltav_imp Wrote: Immgunn, I won't be able to post an update... I've got some bad news... But I'll get to that later.

I used VHT flameproof rattle paint. Flat black. And I agree! I like the way they both sound!

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Oh boy. I hope you're alright.