More Questions on the Yoshi RS3

[Rocketman]

Sorry to keep bugging you guys... but you guys are all knowing. ;-)

Question 1:
I put on my new yosh RS3 but I have an exhaust leak at the flange. How do I get that seated in further? I had to pry the inside two pipes apart quite a bit to get them to fit. (Pry - I tapped them apart with a rubber mallet.) But the second in from the left hand side (non-kick stand side) seems to be the culprit. The inner tubes do not have inside springs so I don't know how these get pulled in any further.

Question 2:
The other thing is that pipe came with a rubbery plastic thing that fits the clamp on the tail pipe. Without it - the clamp does not fit well. With it - of course - it fits great. Is that rubbery thing OK on that pipe or will it melt and become disfigured with heat?

Any of your expertise is appreciated!

Thanks - Shawn

 

[Downsouth13]

Have any pics of the problem? Might be able to help

 

[Rocketman]

Here is the pipe without the rubbery thing...

 

[Rocketman]

Here it is with the rubbery thing.

 

[HillsRider]

The rubber won't melt. Mine have been on for a couple of years now.

 

[Rocketman]

Phew. Ok - we have quesion 2 answered. Now for Question 1.

 

[PDBusa]

Question 2 The rubber gasket is made to go around pipe under clamp.

Question 1 you will need to stand by for a knowlegeable guru...

 

[Downsouth13]

You could have possibly made the pipe out of round by tapping on it and its not making a true seal. The only thing i can suggest is that you can bring the bike to a muffler shop and have it welded as the last resort. Is it leaking all the way aroung the flange?

 

[Rocketman]

I can't really tell. I really didn't hit the end of the pipe though.

 

[Downsouth13]

When you put the two together , did it go in easy or was it hard? Sounds to me either its not in all the way, or something bent because it doent have a good connection.

 

[Rocketman]

We had to keep pushing them apart as we put them on. It was just the one inside pipe that gave me problems. We put a rubber ended hammer against the pipe that wasn't sliding in right and then knocked it over about 1/8" to go in. It was a sideways push and then I pushed it onto the flange kinda thing. It's likely that one isn't sealing. I can take it apart and remount it.

Is it normal to have those center 2 pipes not be exactly dead-nuts on?

 

[Downsouth13]

If I were you I would take it down and see if their is not a burr or something holding it from seating. Mine is seated perfectly true. Make sure you dont have a leak their. If the system is not sitting true somethings in a bind. Try taking it down and fitting the system off of your bike and see if it all makes up easier. Make sure all springs and bolts are tight.

 

[Downsouth13]

Ill get back with you tommorrow. Hope this helps

 

[Rocketman]

Will do. Thanks for the advice. I think that it is bound up a bit since I had to knock the pipe over to get it onto the flange.. I just didn't know if all this fussing was typical or not.

 

[DisPlaCeD]

Have you attempted to put your standard exhaust back on to see if you haven't screwed something up?

You're a gasket obviously? And gasket goo?....

 

[Rocketman]

Gasket goo? I did put new gaskets in it. Does it take some kind of gasket 'goo'?

 

[DisPlaCeD]

Well... when I've installed the exhausts on my last 2 bikes and last 3 cars, I've used a gasket (solid material) and then a thin coating of gasket goo (Exhaust 'liquid' Gasket)... I picked it up a spare parts shop...

 

[Cppr Busa]

(DisPlaCeD @ Mar. 04 2007,22:39) Have you attempted to put your standard exhaust back on to see if you haven't screwed something up?

You're a gasket obviously? And gasket goo?....

I personally wouldnt use a gasket goo on that, there isnt a flange, its held on by springs. I would recommend possibly measuring the tubes to make sure there round.

 

[Rocketman]

I'm taking her in to the dealer. I cannot get these pipes off now that they're on and don't want to mess anything up.

However - it's interesting you say this. The service guy at the dealer said that they put a little hi-temp silicone on their pipe installations too. ... I don't want to do the wrong thing here.