sleepy2 Posted May 13 #1 Posted May 13 Well since getting bike back from shop a couple weeks ago it started to sound funny at the exhaust . It wasn't too bad at first but had bike on repair table trying to find leak I couldn't until now. Was going to go to Brantford but rain and the getting louder noise stopped me from ridding today.When I got home I put bike back up on table and went ahead and pulled off left muffler to find it only hanging on by a piece 1in long. Should have bought whole exhaust from recycle yard in U.S. last time I had to replace back pipe from same problem I had when I had tires,back rotor,head bearings and tires.(right side was rusted off and couldn't be repaired. Am going to look for a replacement pipe around me but will also see if it is repairable as Phantom Wife doesn't want to put in any more money. Was wondering if I took out battery and kept ground close to break would it hurt anything if I tried to Mig weld(don't have one that uses Gas)
uncledj Posted May 13 #3 Posted May 13 I don't see an issue with welding it, but I'd think there's a pretty good chance someone on this site will have a muffler they could part with. I'd wait and see before going through the PITA of trying to weld a rusted muffler.
RDawson Posted May 14 #4 Posted May 14 Wish you were close by. I have a set of mufflers that came with my bike, too loud for me.
Marcarl Posted May 14 #5 Posted May 14 If it's the muffler you need I might know one. Even close handie.
sleepy2 Posted May 14 Author #6 Posted May 14 Sorry I left out what I was thinking of writing. I thought I said it was the Y pipe that is rusted off(muffler is OK)just at edge of muffler where it goes into muffler.
luvmy40 Posted May 14 #7 Posted May 14 I've got a left side rear header pipe. Shipping to Canada would be stupid but it's here if you can't work anything else out.
PastorCurt Posted May 14 #8 Posted May 14 If you can’t get a replacement part reasonably priced, could you sleeve the inside and then have more material to work with when you weld it?
RDawson Posted May 14 #9 Posted May 14 9 hours ago, PastorCurt said: If you can’t get a replacement part reasonably priced, could you sleeve the inside and then have more material to work with when you weld it? If you can find a piece of copper pipe to use as a backer while welding it up it’ll hold your weld. Then pull the copper out when finished. 1
sleepy2 Posted May 15 Author #10 Posted May 15 Found a replacement Y pipe but was almost $300can. Phantom Wife said I've spent enough for now SO I went to Canadian Tire and picked up an adapter piece 4" long and 1 1/2 in Dia. which I was able to tap into original pipe with muffler cement and seems to be very tight and with where pipes are supported it should be OK. Will wait till tomorrow and put it back together to see if it works. If not will pull back off and try to weld. Thanks for your help, will let you know how it goes!
PastorCurt Posted May 16 #12 Posted May 16 Looks like a good plan. Let us know how it works! Necessity being the mother of invention and a small budget helps to think outside the box!
uncledj Posted May 16 #14 Posted May 16 Heck, there's someone down here in C-Bus selling 2 Ventures for $180 each. Vintage Yamaha Venture Touring Bikes obo - motorcycle parts - by owner - vehicle automotive bike sale - craigslist
sleepy2 Posted May 20 Author #15 Posted May 20 Well got the repaired exhaust Y pipe back on and have gone on a couple rides with and without trailer and my repair seems to be a success!!!! Did a deep clean on bike as I was waiting for muffler cement to cure as it was very filthy from ride to Fort Erie Ontario(200klm one way!) with the road splash going everywhere! 2
Steel Horse Cowboy Posted May 25 #16 Posted May 25 On 5/13/2024 at 7:06 PM, RDawson said: Wish you were close by. I have a set of mufflers that came with my bike, too loud for me. What kind of mufflers do you have? I might be interested in them.
RDawson Posted May 25 #17 Posted May 25 16 minutes ago, Steel Horse Cowboy said: What kind of mufflers do you have? I might be interested in them. No idea, never saw a name on them. They have the mounts on them for the RSV. PO still had the OEM pipes so I immediately replaced them. Don’t like my pipes louder than my radio.
RDawson Posted May 25 #18 Posted May 25 1 hour ago, Steel Horse Cowboy said: What kind of mufflers do you have? I might be interested in them. Come over to the get together here next month n take em home with you.
Steel Horse Cowboy Posted May 25 #19 Posted May 25 I'll try to schedule a ride that way next month. Thank you.
RDawson Posted May 25 #20 Posted May 25 16 minutes ago, Steel Horse Cowboy said: I'll try to schedule a ride that way next month. Thank you. 1
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