The cross-pipe on my 450 has rusted through and I've now got a hole that's about half an inch wide. Would any of these exhaust repair kits do the job or do I have to take it to a shop to be welded? Thanks in advance.
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Just weld a cap over the holes. I never understood a need for the crossover. No crossover makes removal and installation much easier too.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it. -
The Suzuki crossover pipes are the first to rust out,imo. They're very vulnerable to road fling and moisture under there....
As a quick fix, funky, not guaranteed but has worked well enough for me,
You can try "hvac foil tape". Several makes, commonly available,but check it out here at 3M.
It's high-temp to a certain degree... I've used on several crossovers and even on holes in a crankcase or valve cover temporarily....clean off as much rust as you possibly can and wrap it 'right round the pipe several times. A hose clamp can help back it up. I've even wrapped it on crossovers that aren't yet thrashed as a preventative measure...
It's generally useful for several things...sticky but It does NOT stick to any oily surface.Comment
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Personally i would just do a quick search on ebay. parts and labor time isnt worth it
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