Remove Endcap From Stock Exhaust?

Hello:

I'm fiddling with a second stock exhaust from a 2008 TE610 that I picked up from someone who replaced it with an aftermarket system.

I'd like to see if I can fit a PMB endcap with approved spark arrestor to it. Its dry here in New Mexico and I suspect that the Forest Service, BLM and other land management agencies will be particularly vigilant this summer regarding spark arrestors.

So I'm trying to remove the stock endcap. I have the rivets drilled out completely and I'm trying to get the endcap out. No luck so far. Tried taping on the slightly exposed edge that mates with the aluminum casting and I tried hooking the inside edge with an "L" shaped piece of stock. Neither seems to budge the cap.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Howard L. Snell

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4495818&highlight=larryboy#post4495818

In post #761 Larryboy did that switch.

Hello Reddog:

Thanks for the link. I'd seen that post. I'm hoping to avoid cutting the casting which is what I understand Larryboy did.

Howard L. Snell

http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5604702#post5604702

Post #128 is how I did it...

Hello BentAero:

Thanks for the link. I'll try that. I wasn't using a hook when I tried the "L" shaped piece of stock and the "L" wouldn't hold. The hook looks like a better idea.

Howard L. Snell