motociclista Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 I am looking to repair the exhaust on an old bike. The can is aluminum and the bracket is steel. This is a 19-year-old bike with 97,000 miles that I only keep for sentimental reasons, so beauty is not important. I just don't want the exhaust to fall off, which it's about to do. Anyone have a suggestion for a shop I can take such a small job to? Anyone do this kind of work at home and want to help out? I'm not asking for a freebie. I'm willing to pay for your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Brazing aluminum to steel is not a doable process. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Make an aluminum bracket, attach broken one with rivets or bolts or something or buy a new can off eBay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Sure it's not stainless? Any photos? I "welded" a titanium can to a steel pipe once mechanically by laying a bead over the titanium lip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motociclista Posted May 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I skipped welding class in high school so I was going by what a mechanic acquaintance told me in terms of brazing being possible. My magnet says the can is aluminum, motocat. I have been poking around for a cheap exhaust. When a bike is five years old, you can find stock exhausts for free everywhere. When it's 19 years old, not so easy. I'll figure out something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 There is nonmagnetic stainless steel and it is weldable. How is it currently fastened? Pic would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motociclista Posted May 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Hey Al. There are two bolts that hold the small bracket to the can. Both are loose and spin freely, so I can't tighten or loosen them and I can't see inside to tell how they are supposed to be fastened. I can't take the can apart without probably destroying it. My only concern is that the bolts will eventually fall out completely and my exhaust will go tumbling down the road behind me, possibly causing a 15-car pileup that I'll be sued for. With the age and condition of the bike, I'm just looking for a simple way to keep riding it. If I find a replacement exhaust cheap, I'll get one, but I thought welding the bracket to the can might be a simple solution. Alternatively, I've thought about making a hanger strap to wrap around the can and bolt to the footpeg bracket. It's a stock exhaust from a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, if that's helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 (edited) Grind/saw off the bolts,JB weld the holes, and get a standard aftermarket round the can bracket/clamp. Edited May 12, 2016 by motocat12 Edit, you already mentioned this plan, and I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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