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Expansion Chamber to Muffler Joint/Clamp
« on: March 01, 2012, 12:25:15 PM »
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I'm working on my banshee, need the joint x2 which is essentially rubber hose with two hose clamps.  Think the exhaust gets too hot to actually use something like radiator hose and hose clamps?  The prefabbed alternatives are at least 30 bux a pair!!
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Re: Expansion Chamber to Muffler Joint/Clamp
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2012, 05:53:18 PM »
What type of special rubber compound do the O.E. manufacturer's use that is so heat resistant ? or is it only Yamaha that does that  :)...I had a 78'DT250E that I purchased one for and still have it...probably try to sell it on Feebay.
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Re: Expansion Chamber to Muffler Joint/Clamp
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2012, 07:14:00 PM »
Look for silicone hose; you might check Grainger. I bought a short length to couple the compressor output of a turbo to the intake manifold of a Corvair once, at Yavapai Fleet, after melting a rubber coupling. I recall it was expensive, like dollars per inch??!!
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Re: Expansion Chamber to Muffler Joint/Clamp
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2012, 07:22:50 PM »
header tape? Or muffler repair "tape".
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Re: Expansion Chamber to Muffler Joint/Clamp
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2012, 03:13:44 AM »
I have seen those connectors online for the Kawasaki triples. Maybe something there for you.
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Re: Expansion Chamber to Muffler Joint/Clamp
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2012, 07:41:11 AM »
Look for silicone hose; you might check Grainger. I bought a short length to couple the compressor output of a turbo to the intake manifold of a Corvair once, at Yavapai Fleet, after melting a rubber coupling. I recall it was expensive, like dollars per inch??!!

Sounds like a good option, cuz I only need 6-8 inches.  your mom needs 6-8 inches   :o  Who said that!? 
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Re: Expansion Chamber to Muffler Joint/Clamp
« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2012, 07:42:31 AM »
header tape? Or muffler repair "tape".

I think with the amount of vibration on an ATV and the dirt and dust, it would hold for about 3.5 seconds
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Re: Expansion Chamber to Muffler Joint/Clamp
« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2012, 08:12:06 AM »
I have seen those connectors online for the Kawasaki triples. Maybe something there for you.

Those have one piece expansion chamber/muffler... not sure what you're talking about.
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Re: Expansion Chamber to Muffler Joint/Clamp
« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2012, 09:09:10 AM »
No, he's right - the Kawasaki H1 and H2's used a blue silicone seal to join the headpipe and the muffler. There are clamps on each one.

I would guess the diameter is 1.5" . Look at Reproduction Decals.com, I'm almost certain they would have them.

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http://www.reproductiondecals.com/default_frameset.html?content.html~main

    Description
 Item #  Price 
  Kawasaki H1 & H2
Muffler Connector - Set of 3

Replaces OEM part 18043-010
Quality Reproduction

For H1, H1A, H1B, H1C & ALL H2 models
 AC18043-0103 $35 USD per set plus shipping
Contact us for shipping cost
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Re: Expansion Chamber to Muffler Joint/Clamp
« Reply #9 on: March 02, 2012, 09:12:42 AM »
hmmm, everywhere I looked I only saw a one piece.  sorry lester

still about the same price, I was hoping for cheaper.  people think you're rich or something when you own 5 bikes, but the reality is, they drain my pocket book because there are so many!
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