Mircon conspiracy...or am i moron?

I ordered Ti cans for my 03 VFR800.
The end cap is held one by one bolt, which allegedly when removed, allows the endcap to come off quite easily.
Trouble is, I've done everything short of ripping the damn exit hole apart with a hammer to get the bugger off...and nothing.
Mind you, the system only has about 300 miles on it, so it isn't caked on by years of burnt fossil fuel deposits.

Help me please. Do you have a Micron exhaust? How did you do it?

Ryan, very out: and quite

 

I have no experience with the Micron, but plenty with stuck fasteners.:frown:
When you say bolt, I picture standard hex head. If it's a cap screw you may not want to punish it too much.
I'd first soak the thing with penetrating oil, like PB Blaster, and let it sit overnight or at least a couple hours.
For a bolt you can tap the head with a hammer. On a cap screw, insert your scewdriver or hex wrench and tap on it with a hammer.
Then you could try getting some heat to the female side and cold to the fastener. Maybe let the exhaust heat itself at running conditions and get a cold chunk of steel to place on the fastener for a few seconds.
If it's a bolt and fairly stout, you could use an impact gun. I hesitate to say that because I don't know how delicate the pieces are and if you can twist them around with a good shot of torque.
If you do get the thing out, don't just stick it back in there. Check the threads for any damage and chase them with a tap and die, yes both male and female. If the fastener is just a standard piece and anything looks fishy, just replace it. Just don't mix steel and aluminum, you'll be sorry. MOST IMPORTANTLY = go to the hardware store and get yourself a small can of high temp anti-sieze; the stuff with a really high copper content. Paint your threads with it before reinstalling your fastener and next time you will not have an issue.
If you haven't tried a bunch of this already, I hope it helps.:smile:

 

Thanks for your reply! I certainly learned a thing or three there.

My post my not have specified that I can remove the bolt...its the endcap that doesn't want to come off!:wink:
When i feel in there, it's as if the end piece is attached to the perforated sleeve running the entire length of the exhaust,

 

Arrrrrgh!
Gottcha. Then I really can't help you. Maybe a call to Micron CS?
[bows head and quietly walks away]

 

i know this post is old but i have had a micron on my vfr and the pipe is not attached to the end cap it is attached to the other end cap.. if you havent gotten it apart yet use some of that pb blast around the rubber to lube it up but when you get it off make sure to clean it well. it will eat up the rubber over time.....have fun and put some more ass into it geez lol j/k

 

thanks joe! i still have not gotten it off. haven't been trying, but still.

that explains it totally! The end cap is actually attached to the OTHER end

thanks dude, will be putting more ass into it...

i may not mess with it tho. they are wearing in nicely and sound pretty good:clap2:

 

I know this is sort of old but...

...when dealing with anything automotive that I want to move that does not, heat is usually a good catalyst. The main reason why you're experiencing a problem there is because of many heat cycles...the metals have developed a very friendly and close bond. Not fused, mind you, just have fitted themselves together very well over the course of time.

My suggestion, if you haven't succeeded already, is to ride the bike and get things very warm with the pipes. Then, protecting your hands, attempt to work the two pieces loose while still warm. There is an expansion differential between the two parts, and hopefully you can work it to your advantage.

As I'm sure you've realized by now...the fastener is only the most minor part of the battle!