Modern Buddy

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?

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

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

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

Good luck,

Rob

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.