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Exudis87
Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 01:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

So... I was riding home from work yesterday and I started hearing a slight exhaust leak. Next thing I know the thing is screaming. Header sheared off right at the mount on the front head.

Now I'm shopping for a replacement...
Any suggestions on what I should do? Currently have a Supertrapp slip-on. Should I just replace the headers? Or do I buy a whole new exhaust (Race headers etc)

Any advice?
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Jramsey
Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 05:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Take the headers off and find a decent welding shop and have it Tig welded.
Stainless Steel BTW.
To bad your not in my neck of the woods, at my shop about $25.00 welded,dressed and burnished.
Twenty minutes of run time and nobody would know.
Also most of the time when head pipes crack it is because its under stress/tension,so check your muffler mounts.

(Message edited by J.ramsey on June 03, 2008)
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Bad_karma
Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 03:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Chuck
Do you have pictures of the damage? Do you have the header off?
Joe
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Exudis87
Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 06:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ill be pulling the headers off tonight after I get off of work. I'll try posting pics tomorrow.

I did check the mounts, and the front urethane bushing is missing... again.

Guess it's time to get the Y-mount retrofit kit.

I know you haven't seen the headers yet, but with the damage so close to the end of the pipe, won't welding it possibly get in the way of the fitting?
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Impala
Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 09:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I just updated to the Y mount. The parts can be found on ebay pretty cheap. I got the y mount, regulator bracket, and a z bracket for about $35. When I went to disassemble the exhaust I noticed the front bushing and bolt were completely missing! Happened sometime in the last 2 rides. Replaced it just in time.
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Jramsey
Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 09:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

A good TIG weldor with a low amperage machine should be able to weld 2 beer cans ends butted together and not burn thru.
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Charlies_s1
Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 10:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey guys, Just had the header welded on the S1 last night, Also going to the Y bracket. Mine lasted about 23,000 miles, Going to put it back together tonight. I made the bracket a bit bigger than stock, Hope it helps. If you like I could post some pics? Take care, Chuck Horton.
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Billetmetallic
Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 05:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

yeah lets see those pics!
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Charlies_s1
Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 06:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It may take a day or so as I will install tonight, But I will show how I did it, Chuck.
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