Kawasaki Concours Forum
The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: petepro on June 20, 2014, 04:30:29 AM
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Looks like a have a hole punched in the mid pipe.
Wondering if anyone has had this piece welded or managed to
find a replacement one.
The OEM part finder shows it as part of the complete exhaust!
Does it come apart or is it already welded together.
I have a feeling this is going to be a tough job as I have no experience with bike exhaust.
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How big a hole? JB Weld?
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How big a hole? JB Weld?
total area is about the size of a dime. Do you think JB weld would hold?
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total area is about the size of a dime. Do you think JB weld would hold?
Isn't that pipe going to get too hot for this stuff?
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It might but that's a bit big of a hole for JB Weld I would think unless you bridged it with a small piece of metal.
http://www.jbweld.com/faqs/ (http://www.jbweld.com/faqs/) 500 degrees....I don't think the mid-pipe gets that hot.
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It might but that's a bit big of a hole for JB Weld I would think unless you bridged it with a small piece of metal.
I agree Jim, It looks like one clamp and a couple springs are all that is holding it on. Might take it off
and bring it to a local welder. I'm sure the welder would appreciate if I didn't try JB weld first.
Have you ever removed the midpipe? is it more complicated than I imagine?
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Never had the pleasure of removing it. Others here have. ZG most likely. I don't think that there's anything original left on his bike but him.
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soup can and hose clamps ;)
No problem to r & r. A competent welder can lay a patch over it.
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Once again..... Thanks for all the support and quick replies.
This kind of support is what makes this forum great.
Pete
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ZG most likely. I don't think that there's anything original left on his bike but him.
:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
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So ... um ... how did you get a dime size hole in your mid pipe?? ???
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If the hole is on the bottom or an accessible location, I would think a welder could do it while the pipe was still on the bike. Might have to put the bike on a stand or lift it with a cherry picker but that would be easier then pulling the exhaust.
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So ... um ... how did you get a dime size hole in your mid pipe?? ???
Road Debris.
Not sure what it was but with my amazing skill I hit it perfectly.
My talented driving allowed me to strike it in such a way that
I tested its density against the exhaust and removed it from the
roadway. I'm doing my part to keep the road clear for other
riders.
Or I was checking my gauges and didn't have time to avoid it.
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Think what that could have done to a tire. :o