| Author | Message | ||
     Paint_shaker |
Went out for a ride on the 98 S1W today... While returning home, the exhaust noise changes. I stop and find the rear header pipe has completely broken off where it welds to the collector pipe. Wife and the race van to the rescue!!! Anyone know where I can get an S1W header pipe? (Message edited by Paint shaker on March 12, 2009) | ||
| Nevrenuf |
that bites paint. hope you find one quick. | ||
| Jramsey |
Find a good TIG welder. Header removed from the bike of course. If you were in my area it would be about a $20.00- $25.00 job. | ||
| Smoke |
do you want to borrow the force? tim | ||
| Paint_shaker |
It would have to be a very good welder, as it broke apart right at the same spot as the front header pipe. I don't think there is any way to weld there. Tim, Thanks for the offer. I'll try and find a stock one on Ebay. If not, I'll see if Paul can get me one. BTW, I'ss see you at the CCS race at Jennings. | ||
| Jramsey |
If the welder can see it can be repaired. | ||
| Ratbuell |
Mark it first, *then* take it off. Put a couple sharpie marks on it - a single one in one spot, on both sides of the break; a double in another spot. Helps make sure you have it aligned properly when it's being welded. +1 - if they're worth their salt, they can fix it. | ||
| Fester99 |
I did the same thing with my S1, take the time and go get it welded it may not be a pretty as before but they can be fixed. Then send it out to get polished, ceramic coated, or do header wrap. I did the header wrap turned out better then new, the pipe is more rigid and I like the wrapped look. Good luck. | ||
| Brinnutz |
I think theres one on ebay. Nothing a little header wrap won't fix http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Buell-exhaust-pipe- M2-S1-S3-thunderbolt-lighting_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_t rkparmsZ66Q3a4Q7c65Q3a10Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_t rksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem280321001559QQite mZ280321001559QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessori es | ||
| Steve_mackay |
Wilson, do LIVE on Ebay?  | ||
| Brinnutz |
Yes. I have a problem. | ||
| Davefl |
Header in above link will not work for a S1W. It is for a 99 or newer.. | ||
| Brinnutz |
I though S1W's had the 2.5" collector. Here's a 2" then: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STAINLESS-EXHAUST-H EADER-BUELL-XTREM-LIGHTWEIGHT-3LB_W0QQcmdZViewItem QQcategoryZ35573QQitemZ300300036522 You guys make this too easy. | ||
| Paint_shaker |
I checked EBay.... Nothing that would fit on there. Brin, that is an XB header. I'll see if I can find a welder around here to do it. | ||
| Brinnutz |
XB'x have 2" collectors? | ||
| Steve_mackay |
Brin, the headers are different. The S1W & 98 S3T had a 2 1/2" Collector header with a rear pipe that ran over the frame. Like in the picture below  In '99 they changed the header rear pipe to run behind the frame.  A 99+ header WILL NOT work on a pre 99 bike. | ||
| Brinnutz |
I heard of some "massaging" the 99 and later headers into the 98 and earlier models. Meh, i didn't know. But there is't much on ebay. Figured I'd post what I could find, lol. (Message edited by brinnutz on March 13, 2009) | ||
| Sleez |
hey wilson, with some "massaging" a straight pipe will work!! lol just funnin ya!!! yeah, i tried a late model tuber pipe on my 97 S3, no work!! maybe with some pounding , but would rather not do that. keep hunting, you will find either a stock 2.5" or a race pipe that will work. even though they are getting harder to find. | ||
| Sleez |
there is a force in the classifieds; if you like loud! http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/21/ 442179.html?1236939236 |
