Re: [ST] broken exhaust header

["Steve Duncan" <xhippy@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Erik,

Actually it is just a matter of proper "orientation".  If you have the 
interference problem, simply loosen the bracket, rotate to the proper 
position, then re-tighten.

STeve Duncan
Underdawg (wheezing slightly)

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>From: Erik Miner <Axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: [ST] broken exhaust header
>Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 21:23:09 -0400
>
>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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