Removing a transalp exhust

[chris1201]

Folks
Ideally I'd like to remove my exhaust to be sand-blasted. Is there a procedure to be followed for the removal or is it just a case of removing bolts from back to front? I dont have a Haynes manual so any help I can get from you guys is much appreciated.

Chris

[chris1201]

By the way, it's an 'O3 XL650 Transalp!

[btbloke]

clamp where it joins the downpipes,two bolts to the frame then a bit of a twist and its off.
sandblasting is a bit harsh,might do more harm than good,try a wire brush and some exhaust paint. don't sandblast the downpies ever, stainless steel and sandblasting down mix,will get blasted then rust away to nothing in no time at all.

[severs]

When I clean my exhaust can I undo the clamp, tap it a few times with a rubber hammer to unstick it, then undo the bolts that hold it to the frame.

Then clean it with solvent, then I wire-brush it with a steel brush head drill attachement.

Then acid-etch solution and then a few coats of black exhaust paint.

Could do with a session right now actually.

[chris1201]

Chaps

Invaluable advice as always. Many thanks. I've never removed an exhaust before so keep your fingers crossed for me!

Chrs