Exhaust Joint Alternitive?

[scooter842]

Im trying to think of a way to seal the exhaust joint where the pipe meets the silencer. My old one is torn and i am getting spooge on my swingarm, subfame, shock, and rear master cylinder. ITS MAKING A MESS. Im looking for a quick alternitive to seal it off untill i can get another one from the shop. Any ideas? Anyone?

[Kenny400]

High-temp (red) silicone works great. OR..if you're not into looks, a piece of heater hose and some clamps will work too.

[AaronRider]

Im not sure how big the gap is on your joint, but on my four stroke Factory 4 exhaust, I just use hi-temp silicone without a clamp at all

[scooter842]

hey thanks guys for the input i will try that silicone. How long does it last before it starts tearing off or flaking off?

[Kenny400]

Originally Posted by scooter842

How long does it last before it starts tearing off or flaking off?

It shouldn't do either until you have to remove the silencer or pipe and it will separate easily when you do. I put it on the inside of the joint and you really can't see it. I remove the silencer, clean it and the pipe end really good with some brake cleaner, apply the silicone to both pieces, and then re-install the pipe and the mount bolts. I wipe off the excess that comes out before it hardens. I recommend letting it cure for few hours before you ride.

Good Luck!

[MotoMan]

Originally Posted by Kenny400

High-temp (red) silicone works great.

Yep, my thoughts exactly, RED RTV works great!

[dancrf100]

Could i put a small layer off this around my pipe where it meets the engine, becuase there must be a small gap and im getting some spoogy stuff on m engine. Would this be okay or not?

[Kenny400]

Originally Posted by dancrf100

Could i put a small layer off this around my pipe where it meets the engine, becuase there must be a small gap and im getting some spoogy stuff on m engine. Would this be okay or not?

Um..I don't know about your bike, but mine has a couple of o-rings located there in the flange. I currently have my pipe OFF, because I dented it.. ..and used the torch/pressure fix to get most of it out. Anyway, you might want to look into replacing those if it has them, but I suppose a thin layer of the RTV wouldn't hurt. You don't want to go overboard and put alot of it there. It just might give the o-rings some "help".