Yamaha TRX850 Enthusiasts Forum

Hi all,
an inane question

I just tried to fit a set of MTC cans, I was told that the original gaskets - (between down pipe and link pipe) would be ok, however two problems arise.

1) The old gaskets will not come out without ruining them
2) They will not fit anyway.

Anyone tell me where I can get some seals for this or do people use a bandage of some kind to make a gasket the correct thickness? There is precious little difference in the inner and outer diameters (about 1.5mm) of the pipes but the clamp will no way take up the slack.

Glyn..

I had this same problem when I fitted Motad Venom pipes to my TRX. I fixed this problem by applying a high temp silicone gasket called ultra copper made by Loctite which you apply like tooth paste and you leave it overnight so it expands to create a seal between your link pipe and end pipe. You can purchase this product from Halfords or simliar car accessorie shop.

1.5 mm difference may be too much, but you can seal exhausts with any bathroom/kitchen silicone sealant.

It's melting point is something like 3500 degrees C so no problem there. It's obviously not a structural joint though, but with enough of it it's probably solid enough.

Hi Glyn!

I heard of some people who fitted BOS sealing them with a sheet of a tin can wrapped around as often as it was necessary to seal the gap between the pipe and the gasket.

Retelling greetings from Munich!