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muffler leak....
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 7:04 am
by Devon Jarvis
On my A15 (rest in pieces) I had to space the muffler out so far from
the frame (to clear studded tires) that the flange on the header was no
longer parallel to the exhaust port on the head.
I solved this by using high-temp silicon sealant and TWO exhaust
gaskets. You put a little silicon on the head, each gasket, and the
header. You have to be careful to tighten the clamping bolts 1/2 turn
at a time, going back and forth to evenly crush the gaskets down.
Devon
On Oct 6, 2006, at 6:13 AM,
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> I'm having a problem seating the header pipe...getting a bit of noise
> and soot around the pipe at the head.
> Bike runs fine, no popping, back firing etc.
> After taking the system off I found a crack running nearly all the
> way around along the weld on the muffler
> where the cylinder shaped part connects to the "Bota Bag" shaped
> part. This did not cause noise.
> Something new to check
> I'm assuming it can be welded? If so I will keep it as a spare.
> I installed a slightly used muffler I bought off the list a few
> years back,
> but I'm still unable to properly seat the header pipe into the
> engine.
> New gasket and hi-temp gasket sealer installed also.
> Any ideas would be appreciated...
> TIA
Brooklyn
'78 SR500
'01 KL250 Super Sherpa
muffler leak....
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 8:34 am
by kestrelfal
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicone
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon
Fred
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Devon Jarvis
wrote:
>
> On my A15 (rest in pieces) I had to space the muffler out so far from
> the frame (to clear studded tires) that the flange on the header was no
> longer parallel to the exhaust port on the head.
>
> I solved this by using high-temp silicon sealant and TWO exhaust
> gaskets. You put a little silicon on the head, each gasket, and the
> header. You have to be careful to tighten the clamping bolts 1/2 turn
> at a time, going back and forth to evenly crush the gaskets down.
>
> Devon
>
> On Oct 6, 2006, at 6:13 AM,
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com wrote:
>
> > I'm having a problem seating the header pipe...getting a bit of noise
> > and soot around the pipe at the head.
> > Bike runs fine, no popping, back firing etc.
> > After taking the system off I found a crack running nearly all the
> > way around along the weld on the muffler
> > where the cylinder shaped part connects to the "Bota Bag" shaped
> > part. This did not cause noise.
> > Something new to check
> > I'm assuming it can be welded? If so I will keep it as a spare.
> > I installed a slightly used muffler I bought off the list a few
> > years back,
> > but I'm still unable to properly seat the header pipe into the
> > engine.
> > New gasket and hi-temp gasket sealer installed also.
> > Any ideas would be appreciated...
> > TIA
> Brooklyn
> '78 SR500
> '01 KL250 Super Sherpa
>
northern california dual sport riders
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 9:02 am
by Larry Fulkerson
A fun group of Dual Sport riders of all makes and models is going to
be going on a ride on 10/22/6 at the new Starbucks at the corner of
Natoma, and Blue Ravine in Folsom, CA. We will be arriving at 9:00am,
have a meet and greet, and then we will head-off for a day of fun
returning to the same location at around 5:00. There will be plenty
of opportunities for fuel for the smaller tank bikes (Hondas). Our
ride last month took us almost 160 miles, we saw some incredible
views, met some fun people, and had a great ride. Take a look at a
few of the pictures at our Yahoo group site.
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/GCDSR/ We will most likely spend
some time on some fire roads, but the ride will be great for first
timers, and the more aggressive riders as well.
I hope you can make it.
Larry
muffler leak....
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 9:36 am
by Jud Jones
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "kestrelfal" wrote:
So you've never heard of Silicone Valley?