Suzuki SV650SF M4 Polished Standard Mount
Exhaust + SS Mid Pipe

PROJECT # 5

I decided and not before time that my lawnmower sounds better than an SV with a stock can. A V twin will always sound good with a slipon or a full system over a stock can. A full system for me was not required because I was not looking for HP and performance increases and would need an FI remap via a PC III or similar. A slipon best suited my budget and to increase the looks and sound of my SV. There are a lot of after market cans around at varying prices and finishes. I wanted polished not carbon and narrowed it down to an M4 or a Yoshimura. I looked on the www for videos of all the cans to see which gave the SV a nice throaty sound. Online videos dont do any of them justice but it's all I had to go on. I finally settled on the M4 after reading comments from a lot of very happy SV owners.

I love the looks and the sound of the polished M4 slip-on on my SV and total install time was less than 30 minutes. And like I said, although online videos give you some idea of the sound, nothing even comes close to hearing it in person. AWESOME is the only way to describe the sound.

Also I got an exceptionally good deal from Blair at sv-racing-parts.com, especially if your are a member of the SVRider.com forum. His prices beat anyone on the internet, his communication is excellent and he promptly answers any questions and shipping was extremely fast, only 2 days from shipper to my front door. So the least I can do is add a link. Just click on the graphic below or email Blair directly. He doesn't sell just SV parts and M4 exhausts btw.

Want an M4 Slipon or Full System for your metric bike? You can contact Blair at SV Racing Parts via email
b.layton@svracingparts.com

TOOLS REQUIRED Sawz-all + an 18 TPI (a new blade preferably) Tape Measure Sharpie Permanent Marker 5mm Allen Wrench 12mm Socket Wrench 12mm Ring Wrench Cable Tie(s) Mill Smooth File Click HERE for M4 Installation Instructions that came with my exhaust
The heat shield has to be removed. Now the bolts are actually welded/soldered on the underneath. Using a 5mm Allen Wrench, undo these 2 cap screws. A fair bit of force is required but the cap screws will shear off and the heat shield will then just fall off. This in my opinion is the hardest part of the whole installation. The picture at left shows the removed heat shield and one of the sheared off cap screws.
	I now measured 2" back from the center of the weld as stated in the instructions and marked a line all around the pipe using the Sharpie as a guide to where the cut should be. This is where the cable ties come into it. To get the right hand rider's footpeg out the way, I tied it up to the frame/bracket. Tim, The Tool Man time. Used the Sawz-all with a NEW 18 TPI bi-metal blade and cut the pipe through, along the line. I cut the old stock can off whilst still on the bike. The offical instructions that came with my M4 slipon say to remove the exhaust but I found this is not necessary if you are careful. Tip : Be careful and take your time as you only get one shot at this. Actual cutting time took less 2 minutes. Tip : Ensure the Sawz-all blade does not spike your rear tire or scratch up the swing-arm. I then removed the muffler using a 12mm ring wrench on the nut at rear and a 12mm ratchet on the front. Deburr the cut pipe with the file and pretty up the saw marks a bit. Then I got the can of air and blew any metal dust from the sawing and filing off the rim, etc and we are done here for the old stock muffler removal.
At this point I then started the bike just because I wanted to hear how obnoxiously loud it is without a muffler on. Or if makes you, your Significant Other and the neighbors feel better it's to blow any metal particles from the sawing and filing out the pipe.
M4 SLIP-ON PACKING LIST 1 x Instructions 1 x Polished Stainless Slipon Muffler 1 x Clamp 1 x Stainless Steel Midpipe 2 x Short Springs 1 x Hanger Strap 1 x Hanger Strap Pad 1 x M4 Window Sticker
Now to get the new can on! Place mid pipe over the cut pipe with the clamp on and cap screw facing out but do not tighten up yet. Slip the can onto the other end of the mid pipe. Attach rubber pad to the hanger and slide it over the can. Attach hanger over the bolt on the rear footpeg bracket and tighten finger tight. Adjust the pipe and the can to achieve the best natural fit and tighten the clamp and the hanger bolt. Attach the 2 short springs. Tip : Clean all your grubby little finger prints off the polished can before starting the bike as any oil and/or grease will burn into the can once it is hot and may spoil the finish. Last but definitely not least ... start up your SV and listen to that low rumbling idle (reminded me of my old Conti equipped BMW) and at mid and high rpm it's loud to say the least but in my opinion I did not think it was excessively loud (State Troopers may think otherwise) ... ... it is music to the ears, my friends.

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