I have a pin hole in my bike exhaust.
There's no way to clamp or wrap tape or a wrap a metal sleeve around it.
However there is a suprising amount of good metal round the pinhole.
I feel that if I painted something strong and sticky over it with a brush the whole lot would hold up for years.
Is such a product on the market? Is there some kind of heat proof glue I could use to seal it?
A new system is 480 quid. I've budgeted for it but I'd like to get a few more months out of this one.
For instance anyone tried applying chemical metal in this way?
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The methods you suggest would probably only last a week or two at most.
The only long term patch is to get it welded.
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I see. If that's the general opinion I'll dip my hand into my pocket. I've been aching for a new can anyway.
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Dave,
If it really is a pin-hole why not use a self-tapping bolt.
Willing to spend as much on an exhaust for the bike as the whole budget for a car??
David
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"If it really is a pin-hole why not use a self-tapping bolt."
Hmm. It is pin hole but I might have exagerated just how good the metal was round the hole!
"Willing to spend as much on an exhaust for the bike as the whole budget for a car??"
Yep ...and I'll hand over the readies with a smile on my face!
Spending cash on a car is like buying the haggard wife a new mop. Spending cash on the bike is like buying the sultry mistress clear diamonds that sparkle like her eyes.
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try the gunk you get with a car exhaust bandage ? maybe a small one inch plate put on top held in with self tappers ?
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Used to use 'Gun Gum' a thick paste that hardened after a couple of hours. you just pressed it into the hole.
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How much would a small welding set cost and how easy are they to learn to use?
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How about a small plate covered with 'Gun Gum'or Fire Cement (used to repair stoves, etc) pop-riveted over the hole?
P.
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If it's on the can, there shouldn't be much pressure behind it. Assuming it's not too close to the hot end, try a bit of aluminium tape - you've nothing to lose!
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I thought that. But I stood in front of Halfords tapes/gums/pastes for about 30 mins last night and I just couldn't see how any would be sticky enough or this application.
I've hunted around and found a 300 quid inc VAT SS & Chrome exhaust system.
I fully intend to keep this machine 'till one of us becomes OBSOLETE so it's cash well spent.
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It's not a water drain hole is it?
As found on the bottom edge of some bike exhausts...
Weld it or replace it.
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