cops keep eyeing my exhaust

[Chris0381]

thanks for your help.

I dont understand how it could have been stripped? I just got it, it only has 400miles on it, as far as I know, that bolt has only been touched once when the bike was put together.

Dont forget these things are made in China and Taiwan, not the best quality. Any possibility you can get a size up stainless steel sheet metal screw and use that to re-thread it ?

I can see now the fuss over exhausts. My state has a 2 HP limit; with the bike already at 1.9 HP, a performance exhaust would then put it over 2 HP make it illegal and make my insurance null and void unless I notify them; which inturn would trigger me having to get a motorcycle license.

[DMblues01]

thanks for your help.

I dont understand how it could have been stripped? I just got it, it only has 400miles on it, as far as I know, that bolt has only been touched once when the bike was put together.

If you got it from a dealer, I would take it to them and ask if they will fix it. If it got stripped during the set up, then it's their fault.
The scooters vibrations can make them come loose, but it shouldn't strip the threads out.

[Chris0381]

The threads could have been stripped at the factory ooops.

[zombie]

There is a kid that makes my light bulbs wear out. I don't know how but maybe it's him.

[kimura]

update:   took it for a ride and noticed that screw fell out too. that's 2 on the exhaust shield.  3 screws total have fallen out in 450 miles. :\

taking it to the dealer tomorrow.

[wkreps]

Check the 3 on that end cap too. Mine on my replacement exhaust were loose too. The problem with losing those heat shield screws is that if you look at the parts diagrams there are multiple washers and spacers on either side of the shield. Wonder how many of those you've lost too. AND I don't see anywhere toy can order those individual pieces. Good luck at the dealer.

[zombie]

Ace hardware has them all. Use Stainless, and just walk out to the bike to try till you have the right size.

METRIC section.

[wkreps]

Ace Hardware does have a good selection in my town but I've been wanting to get to the local Fastenal to see what they have too. I'm thinking they may have an even better selection. FYI my new exhaust has hex heads on the heat shield not the Phillips heads. If there is ever a choice between the two use the hex head.

[kimura]

I'd be lying if i said I wasn't a little frustrated.

I was just raving to my friend about how much I like my bike and his reply was " it looks fantastic! but what good is it if the screws keep falling out?" 

[Vivo]

My Super 8 has almost 30,000 on the odometer... just lost one screw/bolt of the plastic pipe tip..

[kimura]

went to the dealer today, they put a bolt in and said they'd have to order more.  I'll have them put it in when I bring it for the performance mods.  they seem like a good bunch of guys.

[DMblues01]

went to the dealer today, they put a bolt in and said they'd have to order more.  I'll have them put it in when I bring it for the performance mods.  they seem like a good bunch of guys.

Good to hear kimura!
It's nice to see that some of you guys have good, helpful dealers. It makes life easier when problems arise.

[08087]

Remove the exhaust so they don't have anything to look at.

Ask the officer why he/she is looking at that part of the bike, maybe they are noticing something shaking or out of place, maybe just admiering the scoot. Que, Black Sabath "Paronoid".

[blue]

Get a bigger and badder muffler.give theam something to look at.

[zombie]

Put a FTP sticker on the brake lens. They won't notice the muffler.