Sealing joints on a new exhaust
 

Hi folks,

I'm getting a Fuel can for my bike this weekend and will be hand fitting it myself (gosh!).

I gather from old rumours and hearsay it's a good idea to put some (silicone?) seal around the cut pipe before slipping the link pipe on. Is this really necessary? If so, what's the best stuff to use?

I've seen other manufacturers state that if you remove and replace the baffle (I think I'll probably be removing it and leaving it at that, but hey ho...), some silicone seal should be used on the baffle. Again, does it really make a difference?

Cheers and thanks y'all

The D

Re: Sealing joints on a new exhaust
 

I already had a squeezy tube of exhaust sealant in my garage when I swapped mine so used that, but to be honest the fit was so good it probably wouldn't have needed it. The baffle defo won't need it - if it does ever go back in it fits that tight you'll need pliers anyway. Top exhausts are Fuel cans, and they come with a bar of Kendal Mint cake too which may be used for sealing purposes;).

Re: Sealing joints on a new exhaust
 

Lol! Cheers Carlos.

Kendal mintcake- as per my thread in the main section, I'll probably need that while sawing away...

Re: Sealing joints on a new exhaust
 

Just fitted a scorpion stubby can and it said to use a bit of high temp silicon for the baffle ( if you remove and replace it) and the other joints.
Get your self a cutting disk on an angle grinder for the chop, saved me loads of work and gives a nice straight cut.