My exhaust started the super annoying squeak a few weeks back and it finally got to the point that I had to address the issue. Being a resourceful individual I read a bunch of threads on the subject. First I sprayed the rubber with WD-40 (I know, not good for rubber) to see if that would solve the problem. It did not so I guess I did not sue enough WD-40.

After a little more reading I found someone stuck a penny on the rubber piece to take up the extra slack as the slack was what was causing the squeaking issue. I used a screwdriver to get the in the hole on top of the bracket that attaches to the muffler.

Didn't mess with it after putting the penny in last night but low and behold the squeak was gone on the way to work today. I know I can buy the new rubber pieces for about $4 but I thought I'd try a solution that didn't take me to the dealer first to see if it worked.

We'll see how it is on the way home.

 

If you fixed both sides,
That can be your "Two Cents" for the day!
Thanks for sharing!
BTW - you DID put them heads up - right?

 

That was money well spent I would say!

 

dang, and I bought the new rubber pcs. about 6 to 8 mo. ago. yesterday I sprayed them with dry lubricate. next will be 2 cents. I can't hardley wait for them to squeak again.
kroozeabout... maybe on the way to myrtle beach and can look smart in front of my son.

 

I seem to need a set of the rubber gizzies at least one time a year. I wonder if any aftermarket better ones available?? It is surprising the vibrations you feel when these wear out too!
Over the years I have tried the pennies, washers, silicone, grease, adhesives and stuff and they all help a while but just replacing seems to be the long term fix.

 

My bike came with paint sticks shoved in there. I just replaced the rubbers this winter-couldn't believe how brittle they were.

 

I will have to try this, mine are squeaking now and i just bought new rubbers... I guess i will save those for the wife...

 

^^^^^ lol!

hogpro, i guess you saved 3.99$ ! nice!

 

It was only my right side that was squeaking so I am yet to give it the full two cents worth. Not sure if it is heads up. I'll have to see if I can tell without disassembly as my bag is still off.

My bike only has 14500 miles on it. I have only owned this thing since last September. Replacing those gaskets twice a year seems like it would be excessive so hopefully the penny fix lasts longer. My Buddies CVO RG was doing this also and we did grease on the bushings. I'll suggest this to him as well.

 

Never heard of pennies. I just change the rubber grommets