Remove Honda Spirit 750 Motorcycle Exhaust Resonator

A simple and quick modification to you stock exhaust pipes on Honda Spirit 750 models (2005 shown) that will give you a loud, deep sound for about $35.

Steps

  1. Obtain equipment:
    • Powerful electric drill (hammer drill not needed)
    • {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} Bi-metal Hole Saw (most models)
    • Proper hole saw adapter
    • Cutting oil
    • Allen wrench (not shown)
    • Vise grip pliers (not shown)
    • Hand file (not shown)
    • Rags (not shown)
  2. Remove pilot bit from hole saw adapter with proper sized Allen wrench.
  3. Install hole saw on adapter.
  4. Install hole saw and adapter on drill.
  5. Being liberal, use plenty of cutting oil, lube all cutting surfaces and areas to come in contact with saw.
  6. Line up hole saw with end of exhaust pipe.
  7. Drilling Step
    • Use moderate pressure, letting saw work slowly through metal (do not use hammer option)
    • Use plenty of oil, especially when smoking is visible
    • Oil, oil, oil
    • Be prepared for bit to pass wall of resonator
  8. Using pliers, remove resonator. You many need to wiggle and rotate the pliers.
  9. Once removed, dispose of resonator properly.
  10. Wipe down excess oil and file any rough surfaces if desired.
  11. Repeat on other tail pipe.