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Muffler separated from pipe, how do I fix?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Mark1971, Jun 25, 2020.

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    Mark1971 New Member

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    This is on my 1981 XJ 650

    The tailpipe has separated (came loose) from the header and there is a 1/4" gap where exhaust blows out all over my pants and boots. There doesnt seem to be any adjustment to move the tailpipe back and forth. How do I fix this the right way?
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    It's at the spot you circled on the right side of the parts diagram. I dont see any additional parts there that I would be missing. I will probably get laughed off the forum for saying this but I am thinking a couple wraps of high heat foil tape might fix it. It's not a real "pristine" bike anyway. Probably wouldn't be noticable. And definitely cheaper than new exhaust.
     
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    sounds like some welding is in order
     
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