Re: Just came back from my first ride after "needle shim mod"
 

Thanks Blackbird... I just have to find a muffler shop that can weld it for me. I have access to a welder but it is a "stick" welder, not a mig welder. I believe stick welders will get too hot and burn throught the chrome. Did your EMGO come with a clamp?

I am wondering if I could use some of that JB Weld stuff where you mix the A tube and the B tube and then set the pipes in place (maybe with a clamp on top of the seam). The website says it works with temperatures up to 500 degrees F.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this???

Re: Just came back from my first ride after "needle shim mod"
 

I wouldn't trust JB weld to hold it, just picture going down the highway going 60 and your exhaust flying off. And yes unless it is a VERY experienced welder you will blow right through that thin metal (and even then he still might) with a stick welder.

Re: Just came back from my first ride after "needle shim mod"
 

Yeah, that would make for a very bad day... However, there is a little hanger about 18" back from the weld area that would prevent that from happening (I think). That hanger supports the weight of the pipe and bolts the new exhaust to the frame. I think I might try this JB stuff if the new EMGO pipe comes with some sort of a clamp that I coul use as well.

Re: Just came back from my first ride after "needle shim mod"
 

David, buddy......we need to have a serious chat before you do something really ......mmm...unwise. :roll:

Forget the JB weld; it is little more than just epoxy glue. It will NOT hold but WILL muck up the joint so that it will be a double pain in the ass to weld later.

If you are going to do it, do it right.

Re: Just came back from my first ride after "needle shim mod"
 

I hear you Pal... I will find a bike shop or a muffler place that will help me out. Thanks for the wisdom!

Re: Just came back from my first ride after "needle shim mod"
 

:plus1:

It may say "weld" on the package, but glue is still just glue.

Re: Just came back from my first ride after "needle shim mod"
 

Hey, what if I buy some MIGHTY PUTTY? :retard: Billy Mays says it will do just about anything!

Re: Just came back from my first ride after "needle shim mod"
 

Oh I see you will listen to Easy Rider but not me :cry: :cry:

Re: Just came back from my first ride after "needle shim mod"
 

Gotta just keep piling on until the scale tips......... :roll:

Re: Just came back from my first ride after "needle shim mod"
 

I happened to use the JB Weld to patch a quarter sized hole in a diesel suburban exhaust manifold, out of desperation more than anything, and it held as long as I was driving the truck (over two years). But I agree that it has no place on a motorcycle exhaust.