PT: Exhaust Proper 2-piece exhaust pipe mounting ("5th stage of hell" confirmed)

[Mark Stephenson]

As Somer Hooker noted, my Series B (2501) had a 3-piece header system and that to change it would be a VOC recognized "5th stage of hell".

All true but I know thy self (beast) and outsourced it to Scottie Sharp (local Vintage BMW slash 2 expert/Angel) and he used about ~15 tools I don't have to make it happen. Welding / grinding a flange in particular. With new crush (copper) washers due to arrive tomorrow from Coventry, we noted that the only place there is a notable exhaust leak currently is at the rear-to-front pipe joint. The clamp maxed out does not prevent provide a complete seal. Suggestion was to use a "muffler/tail pipe sealer" (Permatex)---evenly apply around the rear tube and slide it into the front tube then tighten a new full chrome PT4/2 (not what is on there now--non chrome, less substantial) and hope it all works better. Any better ideas out in the VOC welcome?

Happy Holidays BTW!!!
Mark in SF

 

[greg brillus]

The original clamps worked well, the modern equivalent ones are very weak by comparison, I use a threebond black high temp sealant on those joints.......Good to use a smear of anti seize on the pipe nut threads........Fitting a new system can be difficult so a good level of patience is needed.

 

[Martyn Goodwin]

I know this style of clamp is not original, but it is readily available, super strong, works and is stainless steel. You can position it so the screw clamp is not visible.

Martyn

 

[Mark Stephenson]

Thanks folks. I used a Vincent not Triumph clamp from the VOC, some gasket material on the joint and exhaust nut washers and I am riding with improved exhaust performance. Thx Mark