Holes in exhaust pipe.

[D4rkr34per]

I have a series of small holes in the welding just before the silencer. When I put my hand round them there is quite a lot of air being forced out. I'm hoping this is the reason why my bike has all of a sudden started to backfire, splutter and generally sound a lot louder than usual.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii151/D4rkr34per/IMAG_0032.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii151/D4rkr34per/IMAG_0034.jpg
(Please excuse the out of focus foreground - old camera phone pics)

Can anyone recommend a way to repair this?

[husky03]

if its the original exhaust cut it off and fit an aftermarket can-your bike will look and sound how its meant to

[Jimmy2Feet]

sounds like a good reason to buy a new bike if you ask me!!! :)

[Jimmy2Feet]

if its the original exhaust cut it off and fit an aftermarket can-your bike will look and sound how its meant to

+1 to this as well!

[D4rkr34per]

Nah, it's an aftermarket can. The welding is just after where the aftermarket can clamps on to the system.

[tom-k6]

you could try the brazing over the holes and see if that keeps them at bay, if not, new link pipe?

[husky03]

buy a replacement set on ebay -should be about 50 quid or so