Exhaust Leak

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Noticed a little different sound the other day. At frist I though it was because the cover, top (I had to remove the false gas tank cover that covers the air cleaner, battery and fuse panel; it wouldn't stay in position at speeds over 45 MPH) being off so new sounds came through. No that wasn't it. I noticed my right leg feeling more and more heat day after day so I looked real close today and noticed the right rear

[h=2]BAND, muffler (26H-14715-00)[/h] 26h-14715-01-00 was loose. I tightened it up and no more leaks. So the moral of the story is be sure to check that part for tightness when you check the side stand bolt and the other things that seem to work loose.