How to align 3 drilled holes in exhaust pipe

[blackvalk]

I purchased the rear exhaust pipe extensions because my pipes were too short so they were burning my hard bags. I need to drill the 3 holes that attach the pipes to the front existing pipe.

Can someone till me the best way to drill the 3 holes in the right place so the screws will align with the existing holes?

Bill

[97valk]

Wrap a piece of paper around your short pipe extensions and use a pencil to punch through the existing holes. Transfer that paper to your new extensions and mark the holes with a marker. Careful punching and marking as close as you can. Drill and debar holes.

[old2soon]

Paper template? I'd say CAREFUL measurements but I KNOW how that would work fer me. Good luck with your project. RIDE SAFE.

[BF]

Wrap a piece of paper around your short pipe extensions and use a pencil to punch through the existing holes. Transfer that paper to your new extensions and mark the holes with a marker. Careful punching and marking as close as you can. Drill and debar holes.

I used the exact same method, but instead of paper, I used blue painters tape to transfer the marks/holes.  

Measure twice, drill once.   

[blackvalk]

Thanks guys!

All good ideas,
Bill

[DK]

Remember that there is both a right hand and a left hand configuration.

Don't ask how I learned this.

Dan

[Jess from VA]

Once marked, use a punch to slightly dimple the marks, otherwise your drill bit will walk and mar the chrome.  Then first drill with a sharp 1/8 inch bit before the larger bit.  Also, assuming this is just tips, you probably only need one hole/screw.  They are a tight slip fit, and I covered the ends with soft pine and rapped them on with a rubber mallet, one screw will hold them, and make that one on the inside.

[BF]

What Jess said......but I drilled two holes.

[Devil Dog]

Blue painters tape.  Template will be mirror image.