Before the Modification...

Here are some pictures I took of my pipes before I started the modification.  As you can see, on my bike, I was able to remove what I call the end cap of the pipe.  This was a good surprise because then I didn't have to drill and take the chance of when the bit punched through that it dug into the chrome.

Now, I will be talking about two parts of the pipe that I worked with.  The end piece or back plate, is what I will call in this site "the ear".  Why, because it looks kind of like an ear to me.  Then the other part is what I call the "baffle".  That is the part that sits right behind the ear.  I'm not sure that is the actual baffle, but that's what I'm calling it.

I removed the end caps using a number 5 Allen Wrench.  There are three screws for each end cap that hold these on.  They weren't easy to get off.

Next, you can see the ear and the baffle pretty clearly now.  Now, some people decide to cut off the ear.  I decided not to do that yet.  So yes, I had to drill into the baffle at an angle.  But, I had a pretty steady hand and was able to get it done without slipping and scratching the rest of my pipe.  I did touch the outside of the ear a couple of times, but that is ok since I had the paint to cover it up and the end cap would completely cover it anyway.  So it's doubly protected.  Below are the various pictures of the pipes before with the end caps off.

Above:  pictures from the back of the ears on both pipes

Above:  Close-up picture of the top pipe ear from the back

Above:  Another close-up (clearer) picture of the ear of the top pipe

Above:  Close-up picture of the bottom pipe ear

Above:  Angled picture of the top pipe ear and you can see the baffle (as it was)

Above:  Angled picture of both pipes.  You can see both ears and both baffles.

Above:  Angled picture of the bottom pipe.  You can see the ear and the baffle. (pay no attention to the dirt!)

Now, let's get to it!  The during mod section.