Bandit broken exhaust

Hi,

My bandit's exhaust ha sfinally given up the ghost.

It's broken where the downpipes join the tailpipe and there's a 1/2 inch gap
now.

It's very loud, but is it harmful to the engine?

I thought I'd once read that it would run weak and I could wave goodbye to
the pistons?

TIA

 

Speedgazebo says...

That cheap? Just remember it's stainless steel that requires welding so
you'll have to find someone who can TIG weld. I had both parts of mine
repaired properly with new stainless sections to replace the mild steel
bits by one of my customers who make stainless exhausts, and at
Lozzomegadiscountrates it still cost the best part of 80 quid including
a new gasket.

You'll probably find that you'll need both parts welding too.

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Any one know of someone in Stoke-on-Trent area?

 

They all break there. Sir should've welded it.

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In extreme cases, yes.

 

Any fool can MMA stainless.

 

Andy Bonwick says...

Your average Kwik-Fit can't.

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Lozzo
Triumph Daytona 955i SE (Black with added black bits)
GSF600SW (broked)
"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord" does not refer to
blasphemy during ejaculation - Tori 2006

 

I'd rate my welding skills at about 2 on a scale of 0-10 and I can
weld stainless using MMA with no problems. If I can do it then it's
not difficult.

The problem with an exhaust centre might be that they don't want to
stock stainless rods or that just maybe they'd sooner sell a new
system.