Ran into the same problem on mine. Not sure if it's because of the dent in the pipe or not, but I had to remove the front engine mount bracket to get the clearance to put it back on.
Ran into the same problem on mine. Not sure if it's because of the dent in the pipe or not, but I had to remove the front engine mount bracket to get the clearance to put it back on.
Put that in your pipe and smoke it Martyn. ... Another US header pipe owner that needs to remove the engine mount.
Jarrah
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I do have a bit of common sense though and would not consider loosening any engine fastenings to remove the exhasut pipe of my TTR.
Since it isn't mentioned in the manual it must simply be a case of "Operator Error"
Martyn
Not sure where you are looking Martyn but it clearly states to remove the upper engine mount bolts before the exhaust nuts.
I am not saying that it is impossible to remove the header pipe without the mount (my old OE model was no trouble ), just that it facilitates the removal and stops scratching to the frame. That is why I recommend removing the upper engine mount if you have trouble (and will continue to do so whether you make fun of it or not).
Jarrah
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2000 TT-R250M-
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Ported & polished, 73mm bore, Wizeco piston, US header pipe, FMF Q4, #150 main jet, #52.5 pilot jet, throttle stop screw adjusted, larger snorkel, GYT-R air filter, NGK Iridium spark plug, 14/51 gearing, NOS +
the original post relates to tail pipe not header this removed first and the header can be removed without the removal of engine mount.however the reverse takes some twisting and wrestling and to move through the frame its possible but obviously you dpo run the risk of scratching
so I Can see removal of thebracket gives that extra movement so really no wrong or right id g with whats easiest for the sake of a couple of bolts might be worth it.
Removal of the upper engine fastenings, Jarrah, is essential if you are removing the engine.
Their removal is NOTessential if the only thing you are removing is the exhaust pipe.
I do think I mentioned this in the original pipe removal thread.
Martyn
Heard it all before, still I have the same view.
So where is the ''removal of the exhaust'' in the manual and why do they mention removing the mount before the header pipe?
If you only had to remove the engine bracket when removing the engine, why wouldn't they just include removing the upper engine bracket with the other brackets?
Maybe it is just your ignorance in reading the manual.
Jarrah
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2000 TT-R250M-
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Ported & polished, 73mm bore, Wizeco piston, US header pipe, FMF Q4, #150 main jet, #52.5 pilot jet, throttle stop screw adjusted, larger snorkel, GYT-R air filter, NGK Iridium spark plug, 14/51 gearing, NOS +
Are you trying to be funny with your ''experience and wisdom'' joke. I can point out many things you have been wrong about before lol. I also do not need talking down to as if you know so much more than me. I owned my OE model for 7 years and my 2000 model for 2 years. In the time I have rebuilt them both so I know what is what! When I see you rebuilding your TTR250, I may listen to you.
As I said, it may not be necessary in some cases but for the sake of a few bolts, I would rather remove the mount to facilitate the removal of the exhaust.
That is my view and it is not a crime to have a different point of view.
Jarrah
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2000 TT-R250M-
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Ported & polished, 73mm bore, Wizeco piston, US header pipe, FMF Q4, #150 main jet, #52.5 pilot jet, throttle stop screw adjusted, larger snorkel, GYT-R air filter, NGK Iridium spark plug, 14/51 gearing, NOS +
Don,t anybody shout at me, but, having rebuilt my Raid over the winter months, I am unable to remove the header pipe from the bike unless I take the engine bracket off.
The pipe just will not twist or turn enough to clear the front frame tube with the engine bracket on.
This is on my bike with my header pipe, other models may be different.
Hi All, now on my UK 2004 bikes (2) the header pipes come off really easy without undoing any mounting brackets - in fact on my older bike the exhaust has fallen off twice whilst riding down the road - (due to a previous bodge by somebody on the exhaust securing bolts) the new head (american sourced) has cured the problem and still lets me remove the pipe easily. Now removing the carb that's another story!
So horses for courses and so on - depends on the bike it seems now please can we stop the in fighting.
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Provence FRANCE, 2005 TTR250 (x2), Harley 883 for the roads. Oh yes and the wife's XT125X.
... Another US header pipe owner that needs to remove the engine mount. 
, or cigarettes 
, Jarrah. 
on how to perform a simple task like exhaust pipe/silencer removal.
