Triumphrat

fwhite · 05-29-2005

Just finished installing my Triumph CF High mount. I did it myself to save the dealer labor charge and because it was going to be difficult to get the bike and the can to the dealer (it would be a little awkward trying to ride the 40 miles to the dealer carrying the new exhaust).

Anyway, I had a little trouble fitting the new can. It would not slip on all the way due to the the raised "burrs" from the weld on the inside of the pipe. This was annoying but after working at it with an old beat up file I found in the bottom of my tool box I finally got it to slip on (with the help of a little WD 40). Tightened everything down and started up the bike....WOW, it really makes a difference...sounds like a different bike. There is a slight leak coming from around the pipe clamp. I tried adjusting it but can't seem to eliminate it. I searched the forum and found many posts mentioning this but no solution (that worked for longer than a couple of rides). I guess I will remove the pipe and try filing the inside diameter some more....I have a feeling the raised burrs are still causing my problem.

Any input from your experiences would be appreciated.

Thanks

Big_Guns · 05-29-2005

Try some high temp silicone sealant. I've used it on other bikes for the same application with good results. I belive mine contained copper? but any that is good for up to xxx degrees should work. If you need, I can try to find the tube I used and get more info.

fwhite · 05-29-2005

thanks for the info Big Guns!

I'll try to pick up some sealant tomorrow. I also plan to remove the pipe and try filing it down a little smoother on the inside. Was thinking some very thin (.001") shims might also do the trick.

Anybody else got suggestions?

Speed3 · 05-29-2005

You dont have to file anything. Just get a tube of High Temp RTV silicone, and spread it liberally around the male end of the system before you install the can.You shouldn't have a problem for many miles.

Hotmailrules · 05-30-2005

Yes the RTV copper is the high temp. Some pipe manufacturers instruct you to use this stuff. It will fix your problem.

fwhite · 05-30-2005

cool, I guess I'll try to specifically pick up some of the copper stuff.

Where would one find this sort of thing?.......brand name?

It's amazing, I live in one of the largest cities in the U.S. but it still took me 2 hours and driving all over the city today to find a simple T55 torx socket.

Hotmailrules · 05-30-2005

I would think the RTV copper would be at any auto parts store. It is commonly used on exhaust headers for cars.

nyspeedtriple · 05-30-2005

I've had the same problem with mine once I installed it but I ended up replacing the stock Triumph Clamp for the link pipe and went to the local truck stop to get a different clamp. I found the Triumph Clamp wouldn't clamp tight enough to seal the pipe so I'm currently using a 2" silicone hose clamp to seal it. Basically it's a regular hose clamp with an inner sleeve to not crush silicone or water hoses. It's a bit skinnier than the regular clamp but I now have no leak for about the price $1.30. I'm still thinking of getting some hi temp rtv since this will help to seal it further but so far I haven't felt any leak. Of course the only other option would be to have someone tig weld the link pipe permanently but that could get a bit expensive. Now my next project is to move the heat shield in a bit to give me more clearance with my race boots. It feels awkward having my foot stuck out like that..

Scott

ken750f · 05-31-2005

Had the same issue with my Triumph CF High mount. Ended up cutting out a piece of a coke can (actually used a sprite can, but same difference), then cut it to fit around the male end of the adapter pipe that came with the exhaust, gooped it up with some High Temp RTV silcone and WA LA......no more leak.

I like the idea of a different clamp though. The stock clamp really does not seem to clamp all the way down as it should............hence the use of the piece of coke can to add some width to the pipe to help the clamp work better.......

I think the High Temp RTV and a new clamp would be the best way to go. I ended up using the piece of aluminum can because no matter how tight I got the clamp the pipe would still move back and forth (as well as leak) and it drove me nuts................Probably gonna go with the new clamp idea the next time I take it apart...........

Live and learn - thats what I love about this forum.........

Good Luck.............

Ken

corners · 05-31-2005

I just put the same exhaust on my Daytona and what I did was went to and auto parts store and picked up some BLACK RVT gasket maker and smeared that in the inside of the pipe and clamped it down and whipped off the rest that oozed out. It works great....

Mike