I just got my new pipes today. However, the mufflers I took off have a bigger shaft going onto the exhaust chamber than my new ones. My clamps will not tighten up over the new pipes. Suggestions please. Can I get some cork and make me a cork gasket to tighten down on?
Jim MOOT #610
Quote from: Jamtndll on April 29, 2008, 05:23:50 PM
Can I get some cork and make me a cork gasket to tighten down on?
Jim MOOT #610
Jim, if you think a smoke trail would look cool, then by all means, try the cork. :) :)
I don't understand why the new pipes don't fit, but mine get really hot. I don't think cork would last long. I did not install mine, but they have a gasket of some sort that goes over the exhaust and inside the pipe. They are black in color, but I don't know what the material is. Maybe pieces are missing in yours??
Who knows? I may be all wet. Maybe mine are made of cork, but I don't think so.
The pipes fit fine. The OD on the old pipes is larger than the new ones. It is the clamp that will not tighten down all the way. I was reading up on the cork thing after I posted and found out the same thing. I think the gaskets are made from some type of asbestos. hehe
Talked to a friend of mine who has some old MC in his back yard said I could some tomorrow and browse and if I find some clamps that will work to just take them.