BLOWING AT THE LINK PIPES. URGENT

[Phil-VTwin]

i just used the standard stuff, it smelt whilst it was "burning off" but sealed the joint up well and has lasted longer than the firegum did.

[tattie]

I always used high temp RTV silicone sealant, warm it up after fitting, leave it for a while and then give it a gentle run. It flexes as opposed to the repair paste which will crack in a short while.

Cheers

A.M.

[Jbrebel]

Yep-standard stuff.

Every exhaust fitters I've used has done the same.

[sirch345]

Thanks guys for the info on silicone type

Chris.

[knuckledragger]

My Big Bruvver used to own Redline Race Cans and all the joins were sealed using heat resistent silicone. It's especially ideal for joining link pipes etc.

I did reply a while back to some dude who was having problems with his bike backfiring on over run.........this is caused by air being sucked in to poor fitting pipe link joints. A quick smear (and smear is not a rude word BTW ) with some heat resistant silicone and you will no longer have war veterans diving for cover every time you ride through town

Regards

[chuxsta]

guys that have used the siliocone sealant for the link pipes what sort did you use?
and what sort of heat range should the selant be able to take?
i have some i use for gaskets, stands up to 250 degrees, is that enough for down pipes.