Stainless replacement exhaust clamps? - SV650.org

20-10-13, 10:22 PM

The front downpipe has been bothering me since I got the bike (I thought the gasket might be blowing at the head) so decided yesterday to give it a good clean. This would mean removing the belly pan. It didn't take long to discover that all of the retaining screws had mashed-up hex sockets. Two came out with a bit of elbow grease and WD40 but the other two were stuck so I removed the brackets from the mounting points. All of the brackets are rusted to buggery so will ultimately need replacing but I had to drill the head off one screw and get the other (just) with a pair of mole grips. Replaced all screws with stainless ones and installed with copper grease. This is a genuine Suzuki belly pan which currently retails for circa £300. It was bought by a previous owner in 2009 so has been on the bike for about 4 years. I cannot believe that the brackets are so fragile for something that costs so much but am also really disgusted that the previous owners have let it get into such a state. Have now cleaned belly pan and got to work on the downpipe with sanding pad and wire wool/Solvol and it looks much better. Also cannot believe that Suzuki are still putting mild steel clamps on stainless exhausts - the front one is almost rusted away. Anyone recommend a stainless replacement? Braided hoses on the way and it looks like it could be a busy winter.

21-10-13, 12:52 PM

I recently bought a stainless t-bolt clamp from a local (to me) hydraulic hose supply outlet. All types and sizes of hose and clamps available at such places.

Nobbylad · 21-10-13, 12:56 PM

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mikalor-W4...item1e6769c6d9

21-10-13, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nobbylad

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mikalor-W4...item1e6769c6d9

Cheers mate. Is that the correct diameter for where the downpipe meets the collector?

Nobbylad · 21-10-13, 07:40 PM

Sorry fella, I have no idea. Pretty sure there's a post detailing which size is right but I can't be bothered searching

admin · 21-10-13, 08:02 PM

Have a look at the main site in the articles section. See diary of an SV restorer. I used Mikalor clamps on my pointy and curvy. I'm sure I mentioned sizes there.

sent via carrier pigeon.

embee · 22-10-13, 04:03 PM

I've found stainless Mikalor items, clamps and P-clips etc, to be nice quality. Happy to recommend.

maviczap · 22-10-13, 05:45 PM

The marine grade ones are even better than the normal one. Cost a little bit more mind

admin · 22-10-13, 08:08 PM

Yes, I used the marine grade too.

sent via carrier pigeon.

yorkie_chris · 23-10-13, 12:55 PM

w4 is marine grade. w5 might stay slightly shinier being 316

20-10-13, 10:22 PM	#1
Ninthbike Guest Posts: n/a	Stainless replacement exhaust clamps? The front downpipe has been bothering me since I got the bike (I thought the gasket might be blowing at the head) so decided yesterday to give it a good clean. This would mean removing the belly pan. It didn't take long to discover that all of the retaining screws had mashed-up hex sockets. Two came out with a bit of elbow grease and WD40 but the other two were stuck so I removed the brackets from the mounting points. All of the brackets are rusted to buggery so will ultimately need replacing but I had to drill the head off one screw and get the other (just) with a pair of mole grips. Replaced all screws with stainless ones and installed with copper grease. This is a genuine Suzuki belly pan which currently retails for circa £300. It was bought by a previous owner in 2009 so has been on the bike for about 4 years. I cannot believe that the brackets are so fragile for something that costs so much but am also really disgusted that the previous owners have let it get into such a state. Have now cleaned belly pan and got to work on the downpipe with sanding pad and wire wool/Solvol and it looks much better. Also cannot believe that Suzuki are still putting mild steel clamps on stainless exhausts - the front one is almost rusted away. Anyone recommend a stainless replacement? Braided hoses on the way and it looks like it could be a busy winter. Last edited by Ninthbike; 20-10-13 at 10:24 PM.

21-10-13, 12:52 PM	#2
wideguy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Stainless replacement exhaust clamps? I recently bought a stainless t-bolt clamp from a local (to me) hydraulic hose supply outlet. All types and sizes of hose and clamps available at such places.

21-10-13, 12:56 PM	#3
Nobbylad Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Lancs Posts: 4,055	Re: Stainless replacement exhaust clamps? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mikalor-W4...item1e6769c6d9

21-10-13, 07:40 PM	#5
Nobbylad Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Lancs Posts: 4,055	Re: Stainless replacement exhaust clamps? Sorry fella, I have no idea. Pretty sure there's a post detailing which size is right but I can't be bothered searching

21-10-13, 08:02 PM	#6
admin John T Mega Poster Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shrewsbury, Shrops, UK Posts: 2,524	Re: Stainless replacement exhaust clamps? Have a look at the main site in the articles section. See diary of an SV restorer. I used Mikalor clamps on my pointy and curvy. I'm sure I mentioned sizes there. sent via carrier pigeon. __________________ Admin for this forum and the main site. John@sv650.org

22-10-13, 04:03 PM	#7
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,802	Re: Stainless replacement exhaust clamps? I've found stainless Mikalor items, clamps and P-clips etc, to be nice quality. Happy to recommend. __________________ "Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity"

22-10-13, 05:45 PM	#8
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Stainless replacement exhaust clamps? The marine grade ones are even better than the normal one. Cost a little bit more mind __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

22-10-13, 08:08 PM	#9
admin John T Mega Poster Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shrewsbury, Shrops, UK Posts: 2,524	Re: Stainless replacement exhaust clamps? Yes, I used the marine grade too. sent via carrier pigeon. __________________ Admin for this forum and the main site. John@sv650.org

23-10-13, 12:55 PM	#10
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Stainless replacement exhaust clamps? w4 is marine grade. w5 might stay slightly shinier being 316 __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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