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Paint_shaker
Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 10:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Went out for a ride on the 98 S1W today... While returning home, the exhaust noise changes. I stop and find the rear header pipe has completely broken off where it welds to the collector pipe.

Wife and the race van to the rescue!!!

Anyone know where I can get an S1W header pipe?

(Message edited by Paint shaker on March 12, 2009)
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Nevrenuf
Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 10:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

that bites paint. hope you find one quick.
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Jramsey
Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 10:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Find a good TIG welder.

Header removed from the bike of course.

If you were in my area it would be about a $20.00- $25.00 job.
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Smoke
Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 10:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

do you want to borrow the force?
tim
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Paint_shaker
Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 11:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It would have to be a very good welder, as it broke apart right at the same spot as the front header pipe. I don't think there is any way to weld there.

Tim,

Thanks for the offer. I'll try and find a stock one on Ebay. If not, I'll see if Paul can get me one. BTW, I'ss see you at the CCS race at Jennings.
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Jramsey
Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 11:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If the welder can see it can be repaired.
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Ratbuell
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2009 - 12:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Mark it first, *then* take it off. Put a couple sharpie marks on it - a single one in one spot, on both sides of the break; a double in another spot. Helps make sure you have it aligned properly when it's being welded.

+1 - if they're worth their salt, they can fix it.
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Fester99
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2009 - 12:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I did the same thing with my S1, take the time and go get it welded it may not be a pretty as before but they can be fixed. Then send it out to get polished, ceramic coated, or do header wrap. I did the header wrap turned out better then new, the pipe is more rigid and I like the wrapped look. Good luck.
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Brinnutz
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2009 - 12:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I think theres one on ebay.

Nothing a little header wrap won't fix

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Buell-exhaust-pipe- M2-S1-S3-thunderbolt-lighting_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_t rkparmsZ66Q3a4Q7c65Q3a10Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_t rksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem280321001559QQite mZ280321001559QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessori es
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Steve_mackay
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2009 - 01:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Wilson, do LIVE on Ebay? ; )
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Brinnutz
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2009 - 07:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yes. I have a problem.
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Davefl
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2009 - 09:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Header in above link will not work for a S1W. It is for a 99 or newer..
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Brinnutz
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2009 - 09:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I though S1W's had the 2.5" collector. Here's a 2" then:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STAINLESS-EXHAUST-H EADER-BUELL-XTREM-LIGHTWEIGHT-3LB_W0QQcmdZViewItem QQcategoryZ35573QQitemZ300300036522

You guys make this too easy.
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Paint_shaker
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2009 - 09:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I checked EBay.... Nothing that would fit on there.

Brin, that is an XB header.

I'll see if I can find a welder around here to do it.
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Brinnutz
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2009 - 09:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

XB'x have 2" collectors?
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Steve_mackay
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2009 - 10:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Brin, the headers are different.

The S1W & 98 S3T had a 2 1/2" Collector header with a rear pipe that ran over the frame. Like in the picture below


In '99 they changed the header rear pipe to run behind the frame.



A 99+ header WILL NOT work on a pre 99 bike.
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Brinnutz
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2009 - 10:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I heard of some "massaging" the 99 and later headers into the 98 and earlier models.

Meh, i didn't know. But there is't much on ebay.

Figured I'd post what I could find, lol.

(Message edited by brinnutz on March 13, 2009)
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Sleez
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2009 - 11:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

hey wilson,

with some "massaging" a straight pipe will work!! lol

just funnin ya!!! yeah, i tried a late model tuber pipe on my 97 S3, no work!! maybe with some pounding , but would rather not do that. keep hunting, you will find either a stock 2.5" or a race pipe that will work. even though they are getting harder to find.
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Sleez
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2009 - 11:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

there is a force in the classifieds; if you like loud!

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/21/ 442179.html?1236939236
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