Exhausts and Firegum

[Baffler186]

Hello. I recently fitted a scorpion full exhaust system (2 sections and end can) to my CBF 125 but I've now noticed that the section joins are blowing a bit. I daren't tighten them up any more as the joins are only small jubilee clips with no sleeves/gaskets. What's the best way to seal them properly? I read on other threads about Firegum but never used it before. Due to the various angles of the exhaust system I don't think it would be easy to get off again in one piece (should i want to sell it with the stock exhaust fitted) so I'd like to ensure that the sections are still removable rather than sealing them all together with something permanent.


Any advice appreciated.

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[P.]

Can't you buy actual gaskets?

[stinkwheel]

Clear, general purpose silicone like you'd use to seal round the edge of your bath.

Cheap, effective and easily removed if you need to.
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[Islander]

[Baffler186]

[stinkwheel]

I've used Wickes own brand general purpose silicone to seal between the header pipe and the cylinder head on my Enfield before. No problems.
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[Rogerborg]

On stinkwheel's previous recommendation, I've used B&Q Value silicon gloop a couple of times with success.

It even managed to seal a little-fingernail sized hole when bean-tinned over. It's not rated to those temperatures, but it does seem to work.
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[Vincent]

I Like to use this stuff:-

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RTV-Silicone-Permatex-Ultra-Copper-Gasket-Maker-Sensor-safe-/321085655159?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4ac2324877
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[Walloper]

A steel drinks can cutted to size and wrapped around the pipe will 'bring it up to size' for the can/woteva. Then tighten as normal with the jubilee clip.
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[Matt-]

[Baffler186]

thanks everyone, will give that a go. I will probably need to buy 8 cans of beer, just in case I mess up the can-cutting

[Matt-]

Use 1 can for your exhaust and drink the other cans of course while your doing the work
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[Robby]

Wire wool can do a surprisingly good job for getting a seal with slip-on exhausts.

That said, check very carefully to see if it should have a gasket. I know my old CBR6 needed a fairly chunky fibre gasket (like a short section of pipe) to make the exhaust work.

[Raffles]

I've used this stuff many times. It's inexpensive and can successfully be used dry or in conjunction with a suitable sealant.
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