Exaust pipe connection (HELP)-

[Mark Koontz]

I can't see how this connection is supposed to happen (front pipes). (My bike came to me with fiberglass fabric and rolled-around shim material.)

 

My center-section (cross-over) maybe incomplete, but it comes forward about 1.5 inches intil a slight bead (and no further). The pipes come down and butt against the little stub pipe. I just bought the (fiber?) sleeves and new outside clamps... But the sleaves seem too small to go over the beads on the center section.

 

What am I missing here?

HELP?

 

Thanks,

Mark Koontz

'83 Venture

Wichita, KS

[Venturous Randy]

Are you referring to the Silverado or the 83 Venture?

RandyA

[Mark Koontz]

I'm asking about the '83 Venture (v-4).

 

Thanks,

mk.

[Venturous Randy]

It sounds like someone has put together something that is not stock. I sounds like the tubes that come out of the collector have broken off. Can you take a picture and post it?

RandyA

[Mark Koontz]

I think you might be right, Randya-

 

There's no "cut-backs" in my system. And I now think those recieving parts are broken off.

 

 

Do you think there's some kind of heater hose (flexible) that I could slide over the outside of this joint?

 

I'm trying to button it up without taking this exhaust out of the bike... After all, I don't know what I might run into-

 

Thanks,

mk.

[Venturous Randy]

Mark, if you go to this post, you can see what the collector is supposed to look like, after it is put back together.

Does this look like your's?

RandyA

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1002

[Mark Koontz]

No- I'm broke, man.

 

Does anybody have a "center section" they would be willing to part with?

 

(I'm trying to get ready for Star Days in July)

 

Thanks,

Mark Koontz

'83 Venture

Wichita, KS:Venture:

[jasonm.]

sorry, I sold my spare to a guy in England. The baffle(rattle plate) removed. I hope I don't regret it in the future. Look on Ebay. I saw one there a month ago.