Am I missing an exhaust clamp? - SV650.org

23-04-13, 06:36 PM

Evening guys

I noticed earlier that there is no clamp on the join between my header pipe and the centre section of my exhaust, just a rusty area where it looks like there may once have been one. I pulled away a very small piece of rusty metal that was still attached (barely) - you can see where it was attached in enclosed photo. It doesn't seem to be leaking, but should there be a clamp there? Been like that since I've had the bike and I was going to touch up the rusty area with some high temp silver paint, but now I'm thinking should I put a clamp on there?

maviczap · 23-04-13, 06:37 PM

Yes, but its probably held together by corrosion

23-04-13, 06:39 PM

Ha, you are probably right

Is it worth putting one on there or leaving well alone?

DarrenSV650S · 23-04-13, 06:40 PM

Yeh should be a clamp. And polish, don't paint

23-04-13, 06:46 PM

Looks like something I need to add to my list of things to do then. God knows why it's missing

Any ideas which size I would need and whether I can put it on without separating the pipes? ( I know they screw together to tighten but not sure if they can be fitted over a joined pipe).

muzikill · 23-04-13, 07:13 PM

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_od...clamp&_sacat=0

Take your pick.

23-04-13, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muzikill

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_od...clamp&_sacat=0

Take your pick.

Ta
Looks like I need the exhaust repair kit with gaskets. Will probably put it off for a while as long as it doesn't start leaking

muzikill · 23-04-13, 08:17 PM

If it doesnt leak or just slightly just put the clamp over and tighten it up to seal. Thats what its for and for a fiver cheaper than trying to fit new gaskets.

andrewsmith · 23-04-13, 08:20 PM

Yes! They seem to rot away to nothing there.
Its around 44mm IIRC. I used a little bit of exhaust putty just to make sure

23-04-13, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muzikill

If it doesnt leak or just slightly just put the clamp over and tighten it up to seal. Thats what its for and for a fiver cheaper than trying to fit new gaskets.

Cool. Do you know if the clamps come apart so I can get it on the pipe without dismantling anything?

23-04-13, 06:37 PM	#2
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: Am I missing an exhaust clamp? Yes, but its probably held together by corrosion __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

23-04-13, 06:39 PM	#3
Pricey12 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Am I missing an exhaust clamp? Ha, you are probably right Is it worth putting one on there or leaving well alone?

23-04-13, 06:40 PM	#4
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,404	Re: Am I missing an exhaust clamp? Yeh should be a clamp. And polish, don't paint

23-04-13, 06:46 PM	#5
Pricey12 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Am I missing an exhaust clamp? Looks like something I need to add to my list of things to do then. God knows why it's missing Any ideas which size I would need and whether I can put it on without separating the pipes? ( I know they screw together to tighten but not sure if they can be fitted over a joined pipe).

23-04-13, 07:13 PM	#6
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Re: Am I missing an exhaust clamp? http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_od...clamp&_sacat=0 Take your pick. __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

23-04-13, 08:17 PM	#8
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Re: Am I missing an exhaust clamp? If it doesnt leak or just slightly just put the clamp over and tighten it up to seal. Thats what its for and for a fiver cheaper than trying to fit new gaskets. __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

23-04-13, 08:20 PM	#9
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Am I missing an exhaust clamp? Yes! They seem to rot away to nothing there. Its around 44mm IIRC. I used a little bit of exhaust putty just to make sure __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

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