Muffler Clamps
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Muffler Clamps
The clamp on my right muffler (the one that comes off the most for tire changes) has stopped holding the muffler tightly. The muffler is in no danger of falling off because the rear mount will only let it slip back so far. I bought some new ones at my dealer this morning and they are, in my opinion, reasonably priced at about $7.50 each. I believe the manual recommends replacing them every time you remove a muffler but that's a bit excessive as I've had mine off quite a few times the last 3 years and this last time was the first time it failed to hold properly.
Has anyone here removed or modified the "spacer" in the clamp or shimmed the clamp to compensate for the stretching of the clamp from multiple uses? I see some aftermarket clamps that don't have a spacer at all.
Has anyone here removed or modified the "spacer" in the clamp or shimmed the clamp to compensate for the stretching of the clamp from multiple uses? I see some aftermarket clamps that don't have a spacer at all.
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I've noticed also that the clamp for my short crossover under tube connecting pipe won't hold the left side solid (will rotate up and down.) The exhaust bushing doesn't look to be damaged, and the clamp is as tight as it will go. It doesn't appear to be leaking exhaust gases.
FWIW on my 2014 SGS the two muffler clamps require a 15mm socket, and the crossover clamp uses a 14mm or 9/16".
I was also wondering if a new clamp would fix this or not?
FWIW on my 2014 SGS the two muffler clamps require a 15mm socket, and the crossover clamp uses a 14mm or 9/16".
I was also wondering if a new clamp would fix this or not?
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I've noticed also that the clamp for my short crossover under tube connecting pipe won't hold the left side solid (will rotate up and down.) The exhaust bushing doesn't look to be damaged, and the clamp is as tight as it will go. It doesn't appear to be leaking exhaust gases.
FWIW on my 2014 SGS the two muffler clamps require a 15mm socket, and the crossover clamp uses a 14mm or 9/16".
I was also wondering if a new clamp would fix this or not?
FWIW on my 2014 SGS the two muffler clamps require a 15mm socket, and the crossover clamp uses a 14mm or 9/16".
I was also wondering if a new clamp would fix this or not?
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The clamp on my right muffler (the one that comes off the most for tire changes) has stopped holding the muffler tightly. The muffler is in no danger of falling off because the rear mount will only let it slip back so far. I bought some new ones at my dealer this morning and they are, in my opinion, reasonably priced at about $7.50 each. I believe the manual recommends replacing them every time you remove a muffler but that's a bit excessive as I've had mine off quite a few times the last 3 years and this last time was the first time it failed to hold properly.
Has anyone here removed or modified the "spacer" in the clamp or shimmed the clamp to compensate for the stretching of the clamp from multiple uses? I see some aftermarket clamps that don't have a spacer at all.
Has anyone here removed or modified the "spacer" in the clamp or shimmed the clamp to compensate for the stretching of the clamp from multiple uses? I see some aftermarket clamps that don't have a spacer at all.
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The clamp on my right muffler (the one that comes off the most for tire changes) has stopped holding the muffler tightly. The muffler is in no danger of falling off because the rear mount will only let it slip back so far. I bought some new ones at my dealer this morning and they are, in my opinion, reasonably priced at about $7.50 each. I believe the manual recommends replacing them every time you remove a muffler but that's a bit excessive as I've had mine off quite a few times the last 3 years and this last time was the first time it failed to hold properly.
Has anyone here removed or modified the "spacer" in the clamp or shimmed the clamp to compensate for the stretching of the clamp from multiple uses? I see some aftermarket clamps that don't have a spacer at all.
Has anyone here removed or modified the "spacer" in the clamp or shimmed the clamp to compensate for the stretching of the clamp from multiple uses? I see some aftermarket clamps that don't have a spacer at all.
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I have heard of people using a piece of aluminum can to create a shim to help stretched out clamps get a little tighter
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If the splits on the muffler lip is at 12 and 6 o'clock, make sure the nut on the clamp is on the inside, FACING DOWN at the 3 o'clock position. I had a similar problem of my right muffler sliding back due to my trying to hide the nut by twisting the clamp in such a way where it was less visible and not giving equal tension.
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Are you talking Motorcycle muffler clamps or some other vehicle exhaust clamps? May want to specify and post in the off topic section.
Or maybe you are confused and not aware this is a motorcycle forum.
Best Regards.
Or maybe you are confused and not aware this is a motorcycle forum.
Best Regards.
