As above....i need the front pipe collar on my hypermotard exhaust welding up....im presuming a pretty quick job...does anyone know of anyone i can take it to for a bit of TLC? Cheers to anyone that takes a run at it.! Andy
If you want a nice job look for an exhaust specialist. Welders come with a variety skills, welding thin tube isn’t something they all do.
Just thought that I might be able to do it for you, but busy all weekend so can't pop over to look...
Fuck.... Didn't get to it today... In the garage tomorrow giving the zed its weekly clean..! I'll take some photos! Have you got welding kit?
I have a good TIG welding set and am fairly good with it I won't attempt anything I'm not confident of success.
Here you go....as you can see its literally...come out....you can pull it out wit your hand and then push it back in... While im not a welder....maybe round the edge of the collar?? im guessing it could partially be done on the bike as most of it is accessible so it can be welded in exactly the right place..? then take it off....which literally takes a couple of mins...
The way i repair loose collars is to drill a couple of holes in the collar, slide it back over the pipe then fill the holes with weld. Easier than trying to weld the edge of the pipe.
Wouldnt that give it a weak point? And the only reason for that statement as its a big 1100 vibrating twin...inline 4 yeah id go with that....
I’ve never had one fail doing it that way , once the pipe is welded through the holes then the collar can’t go anywhere without shearing off the welds. Maybe a pro has a better way of doing it but that has always worked for me.
Oh wow....havent i got to come to you?? [I just assumed welding gear doesnt move very easily!!] Just went and stuck a magnet on it...so its stainless!!
Ah, yes, it's a lot less portable than an exhaust pipe. I meant I could pop round and take a look. I'll txt you...
Thanks so much to Keith for sorting out the header pipe....ive not had the chance to go out on it yet as its been wet pretty well...well, forever at the moment...cheers sir.!
Definitely a tricky challenge! I reckon it may have been laser welded originally, as the weld seam was tiny.
