GaryTheBadger
New member
No need for a mallet. Line-up both sides, then use a floorjack to push each pipe up. Worked perfectly today, no swearing.
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DIY Exhaust Y Gasket replacement
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LittleJohn
New member
Take your time goin back togetherFinally got out and replaced my Y gaskets this past weekend.
This thread with associated pictures was invaluable!!!! Thanks to all who contributed!!!
Some observations;
I cut the zip tie on the O2 sensor wire to give me more slack....worked good.
Take your time goin back together. If its all lined up right it goes pretty easy.
This thread with associated pictures was invaluable!!!! Thanks to all who contributed!!!
Some observations;
I cut the zip tie on the O2 sensor wire to give me more slack....worked good.
Take your time goin back together. If its all lined up right it goes pretty easy.
cyclelover63
Member
I was installing BRP passenger peg extensions and Baja Ron's spark plug wires tonight and I started my 2009 GS up with the side panels off and heard a loud rumble...If you put your hand down by the exhaust pipe where the gasket is before the exhaust gets hot,you can feel it leaking....I didn't notice any extra heat or noise..It probably happens so gradual,you don't realize it...now I know why i saved this thread to my favorites...What a big help and great instructions!..:bowdown:
Fire911
New member
excellent tutorial
Add me to the list of thankful backyard mechanics, specially since i did it in the back yard because I have no garage. This was an excellent instruction.
The hardest part was removing all the plastics. I bought some ramps and a rubber mallet as suggested, i had everything else I would need. Took a ride to the Honda dealer and picked up a couple of Y gaskets. I went through the owners manual to remove plastics, first time for me. No problems with clamp bolts although next time they may be more rusted. The right side gasket was completely missing, hopefully it disintegrated and didn't get stuck some where downstream. The left side looked good and it came out really easy. Put in new gaskets and the pipes went back together great with a little persuasion from my new rubber mallet. no 2nd person assistance needed. Torqued as stated and then ran the bike for a while then re-torqued. replaced springs and hangers and plastic. Sounds a whole lot better now.
This forum is awesome:yes::clap:
Add me to the list of thankful backyard mechanics, specially since i did it in the back yard because I have no garage. This was an excellent instruction.
The hardest part was removing all the plastics. I bought some ramps and a rubber mallet as suggested, i had everything else I would need. Took a ride to the Honda dealer and picked up a couple of Y gaskets. I went through the owners manual to remove plastics, first time for me. No problems with clamp bolts although next time they may be more rusted. The right side gasket was completely missing, hopefully it disintegrated and didn't get stuck some where downstream. The left side looked good and it came out really easy. Put in new gaskets and the pipes went back together great with a little persuasion from my new rubber mallet. no 2nd person assistance needed. Torqued as stated and then ran the bike for a while then re-torqued. replaced springs and hangers and plastic. Sounds a whole lot better now.
This forum is awesome:yes::clap:
FaranH
GOS Founding Member (Girls On Spyders)
thanks, WackyDan
Len and SpyderPops diagnosed a faulty Y-gasket on my 2011 RSS while we were in Branson with the MOGang. I just found this thread and it sounds like something I would attempt to do myself, but I know I don't have the right tools. So I'm sending a link to my dad so he can read up before we tackle this replacement. I still love being my dad's helper on greasy projects like this.
Wish us luck!
Thanks to WackyDan for taking the time to write it up so carefully. And for the other good suggestions for avoiding the need for anger management along the way.:yikes:
Len and SpyderPops diagnosed a faulty Y-gasket on my 2011 RSS while we were in Branson with the MOGang. I just found this thread and it sounds like something I would attempt to do myself, but I know I don't have the right tools. So I'm sending a link to my dad so he can read up before we tackle this replacement. I still love being my dad's helper on greasy projects like this.
Wish us luck! Thanks to WackyDan for taking the time to write it up so carefully. And for the other good suggestions for avoiding the need for anger management along the way.:yikes:
KX5062
Active member
I just did mine at 13k. The right side was completely burned out and the left was mostly intact, but leaking.
This thread has some excellent tips, which I've read after the fact. :joke:
However, I wanted to add my .02 that the Honda gaskets are THE only way to go. The quality of the part is far beyond the stock Can Am part. No Spyder owner should even consider going OEM with the Honda gasket being so much superior and a 1/3 of the cost. :thumbup:
This thread has some excellent tips, which I've read after the fact. :joke:
However, I wanted to add my .02 that the Honda gaskets are THE only way to go. The quality of the part is far beyond the stock Can Am part. No Spyder owner should even consider going OEM with the Honda gasket being so much superior and a 1/3 of the cost. :thumbup:
WackyDan
New member
Yup... For the most part anyway, you guys with the RTs have different panels to deal with, but the same design of the pipes, etc are there.
Not sure about the 2013's, but they are probably close enough due to have the same engine. The new BRP gaskets are said to be improved so the first factory set should last longer than the old ones on the newer Spyders... I have 20k on my honda gaskets and no issues so far.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
:lecturef_smilie: The 2010-2012 RT pipes/gaskets are not the same design as the 2008-2012 GS/RS...nor do I believe they are the same size.
WackyDan
New member
Good to know. Anyone ever find a honda or other alternative for those models then?
2008 GS JOINT DE TUYAU *SLIP JOINT
707600546 (replaces 707600337)
2010-2013 RT and ST JOINT TUYAU *SLIP JOINT
707600650
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master1309
New member
Y Gasket
Can someone give me the Honda part numbers for these gaskets please? Thank you
Can someone give me the Honda part numbers for these gaskets please? Thank you
master1309
New member
master1309
New member
Y gaskit RSS
Is the Honda part number for the Y gasket for the muffler??
Is the Honda part number for the Y gasket for the muffler??
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
No, it is for the 2008-2012 GS/RS (upper) y-pipe gaskets. There is no Honda equivalent for the muffler gasket or the gaskets on other models. They have to be purchased from BRP.
ulflyer
Active member
Mechanic said it takes 2 hours
My RT is getting louder and while at shop the other day I asked the mechanic how long it took to replace them and he said 2 hours, but not to worry about it until it got louder or started to backfire. With 29K, I'll stretch it out a little longer and try to time it when some warranty work is being done to possibly save a few bucks. They're still trying to figure why I keep getting a "faulty brake" light so it'll be back in for more tinkering sooner or later. The $1000 VCM replacement didn't do the trick!
My RT is getting louder and while at shop the other day I asked the mechanic how long it took to replace them and he said 2 hours, but not to worry about it until it got louder or started to backfire. With 29K, I'll stretch it out a little longer and try to time it when some warranty work is being done to possibly save a few bucks. They're still trying to figure why I keep getting a "faulty brake" light so it'll be back in for more tinkering sooner or later. The $1000 VCM replacement didn't do the trick!
