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Re: [ST] broken exhaust header



Could this be solved by either thickening the rubber bumper or 
bending the bracket down a bit??  I'll have to take a look in the AM

Erik

>
>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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