Refitting the pipe

Lokky · Post by **Lokky** » Mon Aug 13, 2012 10:06 pm

Some of you may have heard how I got a crack in my sito+ on the way to Amerivespa.
When I got to the rally I purchased a new sito+ and had it installed but I had no time to let the high-temp silicone gasket cure overnight, as a result it has developed a small leak between engine and header.

Should I just try to cover this leak by putting a ring of high-temp gasket maker around the junction or should I drop the pipe, clean it, and reapply the gasket maker to the inside of the header before attaching it back to the engine?

double-o-soul · Post by **double-o-soul** » Mon Aug 13, 2012 10:45 pm

...I was supposed to use gasket maker when putting in my sito+?

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Tue Aug 14, 2012 12:04 am

IMO I recommend the pipe drop, clean and reseal route.

And, of course, allow the overnight set up before operating.

Good luck,

Rob

JohnKiniston · Post by **JohnKiniston** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:00 am

There a gap around the exhaust itself where it clamps to the cylinder stub?

I've never used anything on my bike, I just bolt up the exhaust and make sure the clamp is tight, I've never had any leaks yet.

Even with a 226 Pipe I've not seen any gaskets or goo used.