JoshTimmins Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Just before i start, anything worthy to look out for, will i need to change anything because of the new pipes, etc. Just so i dnt get to something and think ARGGHH f*ck it! lol TaJoshoh and haynes is at the ready, and says:-remove bellypan-drain coolant-remove rad-undo and take off downpipes, and silencers off if i need to.-do reverse with installtion of new gaskets, clamps, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Depends what the bike is, but I'd take off the exhaust cans before dropping the downpipes. It'll just make it easier to maneuver the downpipes out.Also, again depending on the bike you might not have to drain the coolant and take the radiator off. In my Haynes for the Blackbird it says to take the radiator off, but I found if I just took my time and displaced the radiator it was all OK. You just need to be careful you don't drop the downpipes onto the radiator because it's fragile.You'll be OK Josh, just keep refering to Haynes to make sure you're on the right track. Once you've done it you'll think it's simple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingy3 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Got the same kinda job tomorrow,but yet to see if the ones off ebay fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 you'll need a pair of gaskets (engine to header), and be careful when undoing the bolts/nuts/studs, if they break it makes a bigger job, if you can spray with penerating spray and leave overnight, might help if you warm things up before you start (might want to wear gloves) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTimmins Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 you'll need a pair of gaskets (engine to header), and be careful when undoing the bolts/nuts/studs, if they break it makes a bigger job, if you can spray with penerating spray and leave overnight, might help if you warm things up before you start (might want to wear gloves) gaskets come with downpipes yipee!and will bare that in mind ta Joshlets hope all goes well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 When I took my exhaust in for repair the welder was going on about shearing exhaust studs off with the engine cold and you should warm the engine up first. That strikes me as odd to be honest, but thought I'd mention it (if Haynes doesn't tell you to then don't).Good point Frankie made about gaskets but glad you've got some. I put some gasket sealer in there as well when I do it but you'll be fine without that no doubt.Good luck with it, let us know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Nothing to add JoshExcept take your time good luck and enjoy doing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTimmins Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 adter abit of bodging, its done.old exhaust is in aright state, on one of the downpipes, about 2inch from silecer, ther was such a crack dad just ripped the silencer off lmao!Holes everywhere, much needed me thinks.Bike wont start lol battery just dead, that cant be done til tomorow soo still no bike :( and am pretty pissed off lol! means another Train journery, oh well downpipes look sweeeeeeeeet!Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTimmins Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 right, was ok for a day, but we had to bodge a seal..bike shop said to use exhaust bandage and clamp down, so we did... exhaust bandage has now discintegrated(sp?) soo now the only thing we can think off and doing is:Making some tubing, cut a slot in it, use it as a seal, then clamp tht down thats not gnna burn away trouble is i need bike for wed(to see the GF) and deffo by Thurs(working down in london and need to get there :/) lmao! gtaa hurry Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Didn't you buy some Delkevics, Josh? Or was that someone else?What's with all the bodged repairs? I feel like I've missed something again lol! Have you just taken the old pipes off and put them back on again after repairing them? Oh and what're you going to make the new pipe tube thing out off...not drainpipe I hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 you can buy exhaust tubing on the web, like bends, reducers etc.. but it will be steel not stainless. but could be welded, or clamped.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTimmins Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 right i hadnt posted bout it lol soo here goes!The old pipes, the silencer seal to the downpipes on one of the pipes (old ones) was bodged with wirewool and some putty sorta looking stuff. Then clamped on, ofcourse we didnt see this til after takign the silencer off.So went to halfords to see what the got, on the way went into mechanics to see what they recommended, they werent in :/ lol but there is a bike shop 1min away, so popped in there, and they said to use exhaust bandage. Sooo thats what we did, uesd the bandage, made a great seal, bike was ok,, but the bandage has just disintergrated. lol.So now we gnna make some tubin (grandad is metal engineer, so he wil have something ) so thats all sorted hopefuly lmao!Joshfrankie, will be clamped on you beat me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 a lot of OE gaskets are made like that beleive it or not it might just be the OE gasket try your local dealer to see if you can get a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTimmins Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 a lot of OE gaskets are made like that beleive it or not it might just be the OE gasket try your local dealer to see if you can get a new one a whole set of new clamps, gaskets and seals ordered today..£29 inc p+p should be here within 2-3days was shipped out today tho soo might get it tomorow lol. Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 good lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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