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Message started by SoE on 06/25/11 at 15:11:44

Title: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death but...
Post by SoE on 06/25/11 at 15:11:44

It's been done to death, but not by me :)
I had to do it. I got a HD muffler and put it on at the same time. I'm feeling a little bit of air where it connects. I think I need a more heavy duty clamp. I know, I know, the guard needs to go....

Anyway, I have a tank that's about to get painted in the next few weeks, and I'm looking at trailer fenders at Northern. Or I may rip Skeebo's killer fender cut! Either way the plate will move when the fender goes. Then there is the seat....

BTW, the verdict on the HD muffler -- its a lot quieter than I expected. Its deeper now, but not really louder (to me). It's a pretty nice sound though.
http://www.sonofelvis.com/suzuki/Wrap.png

Title: Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu
Post by WD on 06/25/11 at 17:16:44

Not bad. Now ditch the old joint cover and swing by Tractor Supply. Get a wide stainless strap clamp for a tractor exhaust. Kills the leak and smooths everything out.

When they say they carry everything you need, they almost aren't kidding (don't sell guns/ammo)... :(

Title: Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu
Post by SoE on 06/25/11 at 18:11:33

4D5E1A0 wrote:

When they say they carry everything you need, they almost aren't kidding (don't sell guns/ammo)... :(

Cool. I'm covered for those anyway ;)
I gotta go by northern tomorrow. Think they have clamps too?

Title: Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu
Post by SoE on 06/25/11 at 18:50:47

Hey WD,
how wide is that strap clamp?

Title: Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/25/11 at 19:09:50

The bearing supply house in Longview sells those clamps. Loads less $$$ than TRactor Soupline. Ask for a t-bolt clamp.

Google T-bolt clamp..

Title: Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu
Post by skeebo on 06/25/11 at 19:17:04

6B777D180 wrote:

Rip Away my friend......any ideas on your seat?

Title: Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu
Post by SoE on 06/25/11 at 19:54:43

534B4545424F200 wrote:

[quote author=6B777D180 link=1309039904/0#0 date=1309039904]
Rip Away my friend......any ideas on your seat?

Nuthin. I really like the spring seats but I don't know if I wanna do that.

Title: Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu
Post by WD on 06/25/11 at 19:56:14

3-4 inches I think. I just let the leak stay on mine, makes for better backfires. When the refurb is done I'll put the clamp on mine too.

Title: Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu
Post by skeebo on 06/25/11 at 20:11:56

I'm thinking of replacing my homemade job with one of these...no springs

http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/images/products/detail_1540_west-eagle-tuck-and-roll-horizontal-solo-seat-photo-1.jpg
http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/images/products/detail_1382_west-eagle-tuck-and-roll-solo-seat-photo-1.jpg

Title: Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu
Post by SoE on 06/26/11 at 05:29:20

Are those a direct fit?

Title: Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu
Post by WD on 06/26/11 at 08:56:54

No, you need to use the front mount from the kit and fab up a rear mount. Discard the front u-bolt and bolt the clamp directly to your stock tank/seat mounting bracket holes, over the tank rear piece.

Title: Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu
Post by skeebo on 06/26/11 at 11:19:59

0F1C580 wrote:

xactly....I had this seat (or one like it ) in mind when building my rear fender. The shelf I frenched in gives me mounting options.
http://a4.l3-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/139/f04286842d024edf84c7580d3faa32ee/l.jpg

Title: Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu
Post by SoE on 06/28/11 at 19:16:33

Finally found a stainless exhaust clamp today and finished up the muffler/wrap.

My nearest Tractor Supply did not have the clamp after all. I ran all over the place and finally found one at NAPA. It definitely looks "finished" with it.

http://www.sonofelvis.com/suzuki/Clamp.png

Title: Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu
Post by skeebo on 06/28/11 at 19:43:57

That looks perfect man, I'm runni'n the same muffler, I like it alot. The wrap is on the list for me, is that a 50' roll or was 25' enough.

Title: Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu
Post by Scott2.0 on 06/29/11 at 06:31:30

Looks great. I'm running the same muffler and that's the exact clamp I've been looking for. Did you shim anything in between the muffler and header for a tighter fit or is the clamp enough to seal it up? Right now I'm running an automotive U-clamp and an assload of RTV which works but looks like crap.

Title: Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu
Post by SoE on 06/29/11 at 07:33:28

Skeebo,
15' x 2" was BARELY enough.

Scott,
The clamp is the 2" UNFORMED. Its the one laid out flat in a plastic sealed package. They have another that is preformed that they brought out as the "same thing" but it isn't. it has a molded step down in the middle that makes one end a little bigger than the other. I didn't like it and it may have caused fit issues.
It did require some shimming. I think its tight enough now, but we'll see. It slipped a little at first and I had to go back and mess with it.

The bolts are crazy long for it. I may grab some shorter ones next time I hit Lowes.

Title: Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu
Post by Scott2.0 on 06/29/11 at 08:04:05

667A70150 wrote:

Scott,
The clamp is the 2" UNFORMED. Its the one laid out flat in a plastic sealed package. They have another that is preformed that they brought out as the "same thing" but it isn't. it has a molded step down in the middle that makes one end a little bigger than the other. I didn't like it and it may have caused fit issues.
It did require some shimming. I think its tight enough now, but we'll see. It slipped a little at first and I had to go back and mess with it.

The bolts are crazy long for it. I may grab some shorter ones next time I hit Lowes.

Does this look right? https://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx?A=TWDJ000210_0090059191&An=0

Thanks!

Title: Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/29/11 at 08:32:40

The bolts are crazy long for it. I may grab some shorter ones next time I hit Lowes.

Someone steal yer hacksaw?

Title: Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu
Post by SoE on 06/29/11 at 11:37:47

My hackin' saw would be a workout on those :o

YES, that looks like exactly the clamp I got.

Title: Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/29/11 at 11:53:03

Well,, If a hacksaw wont hack it,, then sometimes just savin the trouble & buyin new is a better answer,, putting an hours labor into a 2 dollar problem isnt savin Money,, now izzitt?Besides,, you get to Ride to the Store! That a win/win right there..

Title: Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu
Post by SoE on 06/29/11 at 12:05:05

Amen!

Title: Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu
Post by skeebo on 06/29/11 at 17:18:01

2C303A5F0 wrote:

Thanks!....25'x2'' It is...