To take the pipe off I have to take the motor out first. Only way I could make it work without some kind of removable flang/joint and keep it close to it's original shape & length. Just thought it would look like crap with a big joint in it.
I figured that in when I cut the swingarm. I didn't have that problem. You can take a little more off the swing arm in the direction you need and use shims/washers to help line it up. Sorry if I led you wrong with my post but mine turned out good.
Otis