Slip-on exhaust slips off...

[graybriggs]

I've given my bike a few quick spins around the block every time finding that the exhaust silencer starts to come lose from the pipe. I'm having to stop every so often and push it back onto the pipe which is pretty ridiculous. The way it is connected is slip-on and bracket around silencer which is frame attached - the usual.

Is there any kind of gluey compound that will stop this from happening and keep the exhaust secure on the cut pipe? Obviously it can't be permanent because sometimes I'll be wanting to remove the silencer. Or is there another method?

Ta,
Gray

[1990nc30]

I've got the same problem as you mate, my blue flame can swivels round every so often pointing nearer to the number plate it always happens and it's quite annoying, all i do is tighten the clamps up as tight as i can each time and it sits fine untill it happens again lol.

[shokrabi]

exhaust gum paste is good stuff to use.

[Neosophist]

Good tip here as it involves drinking a few beers!

Do the above (make sure you consume the beer from cans not bottles!)

cut the top and bottom off the cans and cut a strip out of the can that is long enough to wrap around the end of the pipe, the strip should be 2-4cm wide depending on how far the can shoves on. Don't worry you won't see the can(s) when the end can is on. you might need more than 1 strip (theres 3 warpped aroudn each other on mine)

This will make the pipe slightly bigger and it will be tighter shoving the end can on, shove the end can on and now clamp it, shouldn't come loose again ^_^

Plus it's easier and less messy to clean up than exhaust paste.

[zimm]

high temp silicon gasket stuff .. works a treat, helps the can slip on, holds it securely, seals minor leaks, and comes apart again easier than exhaust putty which in my experience either cracks and falls off or sets harder than concrete..

this stuff



can get it from halfords for a few quid.

[Morespeedvicar]

Hiya, i just use silicone bathroom sealant its a bit cheaper than the halfords and just as good. Is your exhaust spring retained? If so the maybe try some new springs or shorten the ones you've got, they may of stretched or time.
Cheers
Ian

[GF Racing]

Racers tip - cut a strip of bicycle inner tube and put it under the existing can strap - holds a loose can really well plus fit a single heavy duty stainless rivet through the joint - works wonders and is easily drilled out.

Hope that helps

Graeme

[fastdruid]

I've used a large hose clamp on my SV.

Druid