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Fitting After Market Exhaust

Discussion in 'Mechanical' started by JimBo, Apr 24, 2015.

  1. JimBo

    JimBo World Superbike +

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    This may seem a stupid question, but they all are until you know the answer.

    I have purchased a secondhand Beowulf exhaust for my Cagiva Raptor and have discovered there is simply no room for a gasket between the link pipe and the header. There isn't one between the link pipe and exhaust either.

    The fit on both is very snug, and both have a very good circular clamp that closes uniformly around the pipes on tightening. Are they designed to be used without gaskets, or will I have to use much, much thinner gaskets than the ones I have now, "FireGum" or even "bandage"?
     
    JimBo, Apr 24, 2015
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  2. megawatt

    megawatt World Superbike +

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    Try it without and see if it leaks. My linkpipes don't need gaskets.
     
    megawatt, Apr 25, 2015
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  3. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    Mega is right try it, once it has been run for a while it will coke up and seal any really small gaps.
     
    BlackHornet, Apr 25, 2015
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  4. Tony

    Tony Moderator Staff Member Moderator +

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    PTFE Tape will do the trick, very cheap fix
     
    Tony, Apr 25, 2015
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  5. JimBo

    JimBo World Superbike +

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    I'll try it without then. If not I'll try PTFE.
    Got to take it for MOT so hope it's legal at least!

    Thanks for your input.
     
    JimBo, Apr 25, 2015
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  6. fzr-paul

    fzr-paul Race Rep +

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    duct-tape.jpg cable-tie.jpg
     
    fzr-paul, Apr 25, 2015
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  7. JimBo

    JimBo World Superbike +

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    Aha.... the legendary "Universal Repair Kit" :thumbsup:
     
    JimBo, Apr 26, 2015
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