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Old 05-03-05, 02:13 PM   #1
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Default leaky can

My bike has been off the road for about a month as i waited for parts. Got it back together today and started it up and noticed that there was water coming from the base of my hi-level renegade can.

So I need to dismantle the can to

- remove any more water in there, or will a long ride just cause it all to evaporate.

- seal it back up with some kind of sealant as, if water can get out so can gases.

Wat sealant should i use?
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Old 05-03-05, 03:51 PM   #2
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I suppose you could use any old exhaust sealant from Halfords and the like.

It only forms a temporary bond whilst the joint carbonises on it's own.

There may some special bike stuff out there though.....
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Old 06-03-05, 03:55 PM   #3
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use clear silicon sealant from any diy shop, it is what they use when they assemble the cans, also when i had my scorpion can the instuctions said if it was leaking use silicon
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Old 06-03-05, 05:32 PM   #4
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use clear silicon sealant from any diy shop, it is what they use when they assemble the cans, also when i had my scorpion can the instuctions said if it was leaking use silicon
Make sure the stuff is fully dry before you fire her up though... Otherwise it'll make a right mess (luckily, I didn't need sealant with my Remus )
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