Exhaust gone sideways?

**gmendoza1** · 23rd October 2011, 14:45

So I removed my rear foot pegs to get them powder coated and on an 03 Zx636 the muffler (Remus) is attached to the peg. Next time I looked at the muffler it was off to the side and down the pipe a bit. I think the springs on the muffler and the pipe had pulled it down. Hopefully the powder coating will be finished soon and I can get it back on. My question is how do I get the muffler back up the pipe?

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HELP Please.

**steve_t** · 23rd October 2011, 14:46

That's a lot of weight for the pipe to be supporting. Have u been riding around like that?

**gmendoza1** · 23rd October 2011, 14:52

Originally Posted by steve_t

That's a lot of weight for the pipe to be supporting. Have u been riding around like that?

I took the pegs off then rode it to the powder coating shop then rode it back. I did have a bungy cord on it as I thought it might fall off. =/

**steve_t** · 23rd October 2011, 15:05

I guess you'll have to wait for the pegs to come back and then reassess positioning

**hayd3n** · 23rd October 2011, 15:11

id say its buggered ill fly over and take of you free of charge

**FJRider** · 23rd October 2011, 15:14

How many parts in the exaust system (From exaust port to the can) does it break down to ... ???

**gmendoza1** · 23rd October 2011, 15:22

Originally Posted by steve_t

I guess you'll have to wait for the pegs to come back and then reassess positioning

Hmmmm I hope it'll be alright...

**gmendoza1** · 23rd October 2011, 15:25

Originally Posted by hayd3n

id say its buggered ill fly over and take of you free of charge

Come on man dont jinx me =(

**gmendoza1** · 23rd October 2011, 15:26

Originally Posted by FJRider

How many parts in the exaust system (From exaust port to the can) does it break down to ... ???

I think its a slip on so 2 parts. The can then the pipe?

**FJRider** · 23rd October 2011, 15:31

Originally Posted by gmendoza1

I think its a slip on so 2 parts. The can then the pipe?

If it's a "Slip on" ... Loosen both joints ... and revolve the appropriate bits to make it line up as it should ... Tighten all joints/mounts ... DONE ...

**gmendoza1** · 23rd October 2011, 15:33

Originally Posted by FJRider

If it's a "Slip on" ... Loosen both joints ... and revolve the appropriate bits to make it line up as it should ... Tighten all joints/mounts ... DONE ...

Theres no bolts. Theres just the springs =S

**FJRider** · 23rd October 2011, 15:38

Originally Posted by gmendoza1

Theres no bolts. Theres just the springs =S

...

Perhaps ...

If you twist (revolve) the joints ... to their CORRECT ALIGNMENT ... Tighten ALL mounting bolts ... DONE ...

**gmendoza1** · 23rd October 2011, 15:49

Originally Posted by FJRider

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Perhaps ...

If you twist (revolve) the joints ... to their CORRECT ALIGNMENT ... Tighten ALL mounting bolts ... DONE ...

Hahaha Sorry! I didn't know what mean but I had another fiddle and I twisted it up and it looks like its straightened up again which is good. So I guess I'll just wait until The pegs come back. Thanks! =D

**steve_t** · 23rd October 2011, 15:50

The spring stops the the muffler falling off the pipe while allowing some movement. This acts as a stress reliever. You need the footpeg to hold the weight of the muffler cos at the moment, the header pipe is holding weight it's not supposed to. You could end up cracking the headers or even damaging your engine.

**FJRider** · 23rd October 2011, 15:56

Originally Posted by gmendoza1

Hahaha Sorry! I didn't know what mean but I had another fiddle and I twisted it up and it looks like its straightened up again which is good. So I guess I'll just wait until The pegs come back. Thanks! =D

Make up a small bracket on the foot-peg mounts ... to bolt the exaust to in the meantime ... untill the footpegs come back ...