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Exhaust Gaskets

  • Thread starter Thread starter Mr Toga
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Hi,

If you're not going to get the real thing, I think you'd have better luck with some kind of exhaust tape. Wrap enough around the joint to let the clamp get a good bite and seal properly.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Lordy, we do get some tightwads around here... :rolleyes:

You know, there are starving CB and KZ riders out there who would get down on their knees for the chance to spend only $42 to make their bikes run right. :D

No, steel wool won't do anything. Once you order the correct exhaust seals, you can get by until they arrive by using a "muffler bandage" from an auto parts store along with a couple of hose clamps. This involves a total expenditure of around $10, but maybe you can harvest a few rusty hose clamps from the neighbor's car or something.
 
Haha thanks guys. I will eventually replace with the correct item I was just curious. Thanks for the info!
 
Those stupid exhaust gaskets are nose bleed expensive, so to me at least, finding an alternate is alluring. Unfortunately, I don't know of any. It would be cool to find another model bike with usable, and cheaper, substitute parts. There are some aftermarket Z1 parts so that may be worth a look. If you find anything please post back here with your source.

Good luck
 
Some old boilers used to use a semi-flexible asbestos thick sheeting on the inside of the panels. I've got about half a sheet left and that does the job a treat. Also useful for exhaust gaskets if you can be bothered.
 
I have wondered about something like this (I have no idea if the diameter is right, so don't order any on my say-so without measuring.) It's braided silica sleeving that will withstand up to 2300 degrees F. A foot is just under $8:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#braided-tubing/=8ck58o


There's also fiberglass sleeving good up to 1000 degrees. That oughta do it. Under two bucks a foot:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#braided-tubing/=8ck6sw


The main problem is that neither of these materials is rigid enough to install easily.
 
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