Topic: Do I need a shim to attach original muffler to CB550F header?

[KennyRedman]

Do I need a shim or something to get a tight seal on this muffler? I tighten the bracket all the way I can, and it's a bit loose. Am I missing a part? Nothing's shown on the microfiche parts diagram.

[Mitchm114]

I ended up at a muffler shop where they made me a shim using some exhaust pipe.

[Stev-o]

Am I missing a part? Nothing's shown on the microfiche parts diagram.

Yes, missing the gasket, see part #12 here...

https://www.hondapartshouse.com/oemparts/a/hon/506b87e3f870023420a1e6ec/muffler

Gasket not available, no surprise there, I would try muffler repair tape...

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/versachem-5169/exhaust-parts-16469/exhaust-repair-kit-19553/bbbe6a9db3b2/versachem-2-x-40-inch-exhaust-system-repair-tape/82009/4776667?pos=0

[carnivorous chicken]

Am I missing a part? Nothing's shown on the microfiche parts diagram.

Yes, missing the gasket, see part #12 here...

https://www.hondapartshouse.com/oemparts/a/hon/506b87e3f870023420a1e6ec/muffler

Gasket not available, no surprise there, I would try muffler repair tape...

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/versachem-5169/exhaust-parts-16469/exhaust-repair-kit-19553/bbbe6a9db3b2/versachem-2-x-40-inch-exhaust-system-repair-tape/82009/4776667?pos=0

Second that -- I did that with a 550F and it worked just fine.