Hi Jacob, i was going to shorten the lower part anyway
however the upper part, if i took the straight bit out, which i would love to do, then it would mean the motor sits about another 1.5 inches forward, making it virtually impossible to reach the pullstarter. if it were a 0 band pipe it definatly would be possible. ill have a bit more of a look at it later and se if i can come up with something, but i definatly had given it some consideration
cheers for goign to the effort of making a diagram.
Nick
edit: just measured and its 15.5" from the flange to the middle of the band.