Exhaust bracket reprise

[Martin Barrett]

Popped down to town first thing this morning, did what I had to do and as I left there was a strange but vaguely familiar noise from the right hand side exhaust and a rasp on entering the roundabout Quick look down showed the exhaust can sticking out. Pulled up and yes that exhaust mounting clamp had also failed across the bolt hole.

 

I was out side the police station so popped in and initial tried to tie it up with several property bag seals (cable ties with serial numbers) but they were too brittle and just snapped so went for some sellotape. I didn't have my piece of string with me

 

 

I initially thought it was the other side than happened last time. But I was wrong.

 

Hopefully GB Spares can do their magic and find me one of a scrap can as they did last time the bracket is not available individually.

I also picked up a can hanger from the bike spares place in the old town which I can fit (I hope) in the mean time. I don't want to meet Orson in Wales with my bike held together with sticky tape and string.

[Guzzirider]

Martin

 

I have some unused brackets in the garage from the standard pipes that were removed from our 2 bikes- I'll lend you one if you are going to be off the road for a while because of this.

 

Guy

[Martin Barrett]

Thank you for your kind offer Guy, but hopefully won't be needed.

First thing this morning I fitted the Yoshi strap.

 

 

It's for a round can but has bent enough to fit, and not crush the can. I haven't been able to fully close the strap and have one tang either side of the footrest hanger and tecno stay. The bolt is also the wrong way currently as was easier to force it on that way around and then wind it in. Once it's got used to being in that position I might turn the bolt around.

 

There always has been some wobble in this can KB and BigJ both have commented in the past and tried to cinch the clamps up some more to no avail.

 

What should I do to remove the cause or stop the replacement bracket doing the same. Should I try and put a pair of rubber blocks either side of the plate to allow it some movement? Just carry a spare?

 

The last bracket probably did less than 3,000 miles as went at the end of October. On this rate equivalent of one per weekend trip around Scotland

[g.forrest]

but your bikes filthy.

Thank you for your kind offer Guy, but hopefully won't be needed.

First thing this morning I fitted the Yoshi strap.

 

 

It's for a round can but has bent enough to fit, and not crush the can. I haven't been able to fully close the strap and have one tang either side of the footrest hanger and tecno stay. The bolt is also the wrong way currently as was easier to  force it on that way around and then wind it in. Once it's got used to being in that position I might turn the bolt around.

 

There always has been some wobble in this can KB and BigJ both have commented in the past and tried to cinch the clamps up some more to no avail.

 

What should I do to remove the cause or stop the replacement bracket doing the same. Should I try and put a  pair of rubber blocks either side of the plate to allow it some movement?  Just carry a spare?

 

The last bracket probably did less than 3,000 miles as went at the end of October. On this rate equivalent of one per weekend trip around Scotland 

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[Guzzirider]

but your bikes filthy.

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It would be nice to ride in sunshine all year round and just have to wipe the bugs off occasionally, but if you ride regularly in the UK your bike will be dirty, especially in winter.

 

Guy

[docc]

You might try loosening all the exhaust mounts including the header nuts and see if the system will 'relax' in a less strained position. Ret ighten from front to back.

[Martin Barrett]

but your bikes filthy.

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Yeah, It's a bit depressing when I see all your super shiny well cared for bikes.

I understand it will rain towards the end of the week. If it's heavy it should wash off some of the muck, if it's it light it add another layer.

She'll probably get a wash down tomorrow before going to Welsh Waltz later in the week, but with freezing overnight temperatures they will salt the roads and she'll look like crap before I get there.

 

I think the finish could have been a bit more resilient. I assume you noticed the missing paint under the dirt and oil.

 

But Guy is right she gets used every day for commute to and fro work as well as whenever I need to pop out and don't need to take a car.

 

 

You might try loosening all the exhaust mounts including the header nuts and see if the system will 'relax' in a less strained position. Ret   ighten from front to back.

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That's what I tried last time because of the balance pipe issues I had as well. I had hoped that would do the trick