1985 V45 Exhaust Collector Rattle

[steven1281]

1985 V45 Magna, 32xxx miles...  Something has decided to come loose in the exhaust collector, making a horrible buzzing/rattling at about 3700 - 4300 rpm.

I found a parts bike (Honda no longer carries the part), thinking I could just swap exhausts, but the replacement collector is doing it too.

Anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this?  Surely I am not the first one this has happened to...  Is there an aftermarket bolt on exhaust system available where I wouldn't have to rejet or pull the engine to install?  Thanks, Steven

[kdf9511]

There is a very good writeup complete with pics of exhaust collector repair over at //www.v4hondabbs.com.

[steven1281]

Kerry - thank you for the assistance!  I had a little trouble finding the links, but got there in the end!

http://www.v4hondabbs.com/index.php?showtopic=1854&hl=collector+repair

http://www.rickwest.net/ratllingcollector.html

Thanks again, the info is useful to me!  Ride safe, Steven

[kdf9511]

Thats it.  That is the thread and pics I was thinking of.  

Glad to be of help.