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    Exaust patch help please?

    Hi. I have an exaust leak right down past the bend on my #3 header. The hole is about the size of a #2 pencil. Normaly I dont notice it unless I take my bike to the local pond. The dirt roads leave a huge clowd of dust with a leak like this. Anyway back to the point. Latly 3500RPM and above produces an engine knock sound that IO have folowed right down the this leak. I eventualy plan next year to replace the whole exaust system but can aford it as of now. Can I patch it with somthing like a screw or JB Weld or both? How reliable will a patch in this area be? Thanks in advance for the help.

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    tape

    At most auto parts stores you can buy foil exhaust repair tape, a 2 minute fix and a roll would last you quite a while if it blows off/falls off. I have used it before on a car exhaust and it worked quite well as a temporary fix.

    LS

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      #3
      I have a roll of stuff "Looks like a fuit roll up" That I purchased for my car years ago and opted to replace the mufler instead. I thoiught about using it but I am worried about how it will look on the bike. Yes I know I have bigger problems than looks but my exaust is nice just nice with a hole Dose this repair tape need to be wraped all the way around the pipe? I would asume it would. Anyway thanks for the tip. I will give it a try tomorow.

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        #4
        The stuff I have used has a metallic chrome "shiny" finish, if the pipe is a normal chrome it should blend pretty well. It is really sticky stuff and I would think that you could cut a small square, just enough to cover the hole. In your case I would guess about a square inch would do.

        LS

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          #5
          Cool thanks. I think my patch rol is red if I remember corectly. Either way it wont matter if I can just use a squar inch then the patch would be on the bottom and not seen. HMMMMMMM I hope the directions are still with it LOL just in case they are not should the pipe be cold when I aply it? Should I clamp it on and let it thouroughlky set before riding? A small run down or how to would be greatly apreciated. Thanks agan.

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            #6
            If the hole is no bigger than a pencil, you could just use a hose clamp as that would be wide enough to cover the hole. No patching compound needed.

            Earl
            Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.

            I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.

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              This is basically what I was talking about, the stuff I have looked to have a more polished finish, its basically a high temp duct tape

              LS

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                #8
                Originally posted by earlfor
                If the hole is no bigger than a pencil, you could just use a hose clamp as that would be wide enough to cover the hole. No patching compound needed.

                Earl
                As always, Earl has the most simple solution!

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                  #9
                  I tried the muffler foil on the Y for my bike....burned off

                  Tried another, where you dip the stuff in a liquid before putting it on. ....burned off.


                  Tried a muffler compound that comes in a tube....worked OK for a couple of days, then blew off

                  Finally cut a small metal patch, 20 ga steel, hammered it to fit the contour, put some of the muffler cement under it to ensure a tight fit, and tied it in place with a stainless hose clamp.

                  It went on in summer...is still there.
                  Bertrand Russell: 'Men are born ignorant, not stupid. They are made stupid by education.'

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                    #10
                    If you ride it up to my house I'll weld it for you...

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by daveo
                      If you ride it up to my house I'll weld it for you...
                      Now theres a great offer 8)








                      I wonder if i'll hear the explosion from up here in Canada

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by earlfor
                        If the hole is no bigger than a pencil, you could just use a hose clamp as that would be wide enough to cover the hole. No patching compound needed.

                        Earl
                        Exactly, the way I covered a very small hole in mine, over ten years ago.

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                          #13
                          I too had a small hole on the muffler, right before the baffle. I got a $1.50 hose clamp, painted it with Grill paint and looks great to me. Looks like it belongs there.

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                            #14
                            Were is your house? Close hopfully welding sounds like the best bet.

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by jasonw
                              Were is your house? Close hopfully welding sounds like the best bet.
                              Jason, I sent you a PM with some details....

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