I think mine is rusted and allowing exhaust leaks. I want to know for sure though by looking at a non-rusty version. Upload pics so I can see. I am uploading my pictures for your opinion. If it is bad, what would it take to replace it? Part number and price if anyone knows. Thank so much in advance! =)
thanks!
Go to any hardware store and get a stainless steel bolt and nutQuote:
Originally Posted by zhugzug
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Originally Posted by jtoro1
Does it look rusted though? And do you have a picture of your clamp?
It would be helpful if we knew the model and year. Also where the clamp is located in the system.
2011 Can Am RS SE5 its located between the exhaust pipe and the end of the manifold. if you looked directly under the bike it is in the middle of the bike.Quote:
Originally Posted by billybovine
To me it looks like the clamp between the 'Y' joints and the pipes. That looks like the the O2 sensor by it. Mines all rusted up like that too.
The exhaust might be escaping from the joints further up. Your 'Y' gaskets might be toast.
Replace them with Honda 1839-MAM-000
But the sounds seem to be coming from that location. Think its no longer holding the pipe together?Quote:
Originally Posted by Yazz
See the parts fiche below. A new clamp (item 7a) is 20 bucks Canadian, us price will be lower. Also the slip joint clamp will need to be changed with it (item 18). another 20 bucks.
Take off the right middle side panel. You will see another pipe connection, spring and all.
With the engine is cold, start it up and cup your hands around the right side joint. If the gasket is toast, you can feel air coming out from the joint.
You can jack your Spyder and do the same test with the rear joint too. Then you will know for sure.
Is the spring still on?Quote:
Originally Posted by zhugzug
Thank you so much!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by billybovine
Yazz is correct in that is not normally the joint that goes bad. It is normally the Y-pipe right side.
Yes it is.Quote:
Originally Posted by billybovine
that bolt does not look like it is coming off. You may have to cut it off. Those clamps are available in the autoparts stores and motorcycle shops. If you are changing it you should be sure to have the gasket on hand in case it is crumbling. If you have a leak you should get the honda gakets and change the other two as well...:thumbup:
It's only a T bolt clamp. And in all honesty, a pretty crappy clamp choice for hard exhaust connections. T bolts are really designed to hold a soft hose to a hard pipe connections....like for intakes and such.
If you have a leak there its a gasket leak.