BMW F650 ....... hole in exhaust :(

sunbear · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Karma :

On the way home from work today, pulled away from lights......pop !

Pulled up to investigate, and found the exhaust is blowing . Cant see to what extent yet as its pitch black outside and i won't get chance to look in daylight untill the weekend.

In the meantime, any ideas where i can get a replacement system from ?

I'm scared to ask about the cost ! Shocked

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Odie · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jul 2004 Karma :

Suggestion: why not get it welded! Mr. Green

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mchaggis · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 May 2004 Karma :

First things first, make sure it isn't where the manifolds join the collector. There may have been a gasket go in the joint, which is a very easy and cheap fix, though a mechanic would have a better chance of getting a good tight joint.

Carefully (without touching it! Rolling Eyes

- I'm just covering myself here) feel along the exhaust (if you can't see it/ hear it) until you can feel the warm gas. This will let you know where the gap is. The F650 system is a quality stainless item and should take a lot of neglect and abuse to rust properly.

The price of a new/ aftermarket system really would shock you.
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SVhovis650s · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 18 Nov 2006 Karma :

weld it .......much cheapness Wink

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sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

They tend to go at the headers but this can also be a symptom of carb problems.

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sunbear · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Karma :

Res - good job i have another bike to use then ! Razz

Yeah i will probably get it welded, i was just trying to look at the worst case scenario too. Sounds like it is coming from the down pipes, but cant confirm that yet .
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