Rear exhasut pipes question - 1984 VF500

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  1. oldpip

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    I recently took off my exhaust system to get it ceramic coated. Unfortunately I wasn't paying attention (a common problem) and did not notice that the 2 rear down pipes were not identical.
    Although they are the same shape and size, when I got them back I noticed that one of them has a relief on the inside left of the pipe below the bend. I have looked in both the manual and the exploded part view and it does not indicate what side it is supposed to go on. I have trial fitted them, but it is not obvious which on goes where.
    Can anyone tell me what side the pipe with the relief goes
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    Can't help you with your question, but I had my Vance and Hines headers ceramic coated and assumed the coating was hard as ceramics! They will scratch fairly easily, so be careful putting them on.
     


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    It is to clear one of the engine case bolts. Take a look and see if one sticks out a little further. I can prob verify which one later tonite.
     


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    As you sit on the bike the one with the relief goes on the right side. I spotted this when I was taking them off once and made sure I labelled them up.
     


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