Tried searching first, but the search feature hasn't worked for me in weeks for some reason...

So anyway, after installing my Sideshots, I'm paranoid about having an exhaust leak right where the pipe meets the exhaust port. The main reason I'm nervous was because the pipes weren't a perfect fit when I got them, and I had to "make" them fit. As far as I can tell they're good to go, but I'm no expert. Is there a simple way to ensure I don't have a big ol exhaust leak there? I really don't want to suck a valve or something.

Thanks!

 

Try spraying some soupy water on them out of a spray bottle.

Look for bubbles.

 

Ride your motorcycle underwater? [8D].... Well.... If you're riding in somewhat cool weather, the exhaust vapor should be visible to the naked eye... Sometimes new pipes (usually on brand new bikes) will show some vapor escape the first few times they get hot. If there is no visible leak, I wouldn't be too concerned.

 

Soapy water will work too [sm=smiley17.gif] Save the soup for lunch

 

lol. Thanks for the help guys. I'll try the soapy water trick.

 

LOL! The way the mechanics do it is with a smoke machine.

 

Hello, I am aware of the soapy water trick, but I was concerned about spraying that on the chrome... no problem?

 

Why don't you just light a cig and cover up the end of the pipe? The smoke has gotta go somewhere.

 

Just make sure no one is watching when you blow smoke up your bikes exhaust LOL

 

A little birthday candle works...

Light a piece of string/cord blow it out and put it where you think the leak might be... look what the smoke from the cord it doing...

Use your hand/fingers....

Charlie D.