Re: [ST] broken exhaust header

["Scott Inman" <scott__inman@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Perhaps you could put heat-resistant foam between the centerstand and the 
header?

Scott

>Nope, not just 1999's.
>
>I have a 2000 ST with the crack just discovered yesterday.  It appears to 
>be
>caused by the centerstand hitting the flange on the clamp holding the
>Muffler to the header.  This occurs when you rotate the can to the downward
>position to mount the Panniers.  The rotation of the Can rotates the clamp
>causing it to interfere with the centerstand.  There is a small rubber pad
>on a frame mounted bracket under center of the bike.  This where the
>centerstand should rest when in the up position.  The rotation of the Can
>clamp interferes with this.  So the header takes a pounding from the
>centerstand when traveling down a (bumpy) road.
>
>STeve Duncan
>Underdawg
>2K -ST (Betty)
>Dallas, TX
>
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