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  • #1

    Exhaust band clamps

    Here is a really silly question, but...
    Are the exhaust clamps specific to Yama ha ha,
    or will any generic clamp of the right diameter fit?

    82 xj1100 that burps and farts way more than it should.

    I'm only asking because my local dealer charges x3 and promises 3 weeks (minimum) delivery from Japan.

    We have a really big Hardley Davidson dealer not too far away, but I'd like to walk in there, and not appear totally stupid, when I try to find stuff! Thanks!
    1982 XJ1100
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  • #2
    Originally posted by tantor View Post
    Here is a really silly question, but...
    Are the exhaust clamps specific to Yama ha ha,
    or will any generic clamp of the right diameter fit? - - -
    Hi Tantor,
    what you need are stainless steel T-bolt clamps:-
    http://www.partssystems.com/100-stai...lt-clamps.html
    I used them on my bike's header joints and on the replacement mufflers.
    Fred Hill, S'toon
    XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
    "The Flying Pumpkin"

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    • #3
      Or just any worm geared hose clamp works.
      Nathan
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      • #4
        Originally posted by tantor View Post
        I'd like to walk in there, and not appear totally stupid, when I try to find stuff!
        Why not? You'd fit right in with all the HD customers!
        1980 XS850SG - Sold
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        • #5
          Originally posted by natemoen View Post
          Or just any worm geared hose clamp works.
          Hi Nate,
          the man was thinking of going into a Harley shop, he needs all the help he can get!
          OK, worm-drive clamps work. T-bolt clamps work better. They have far more gripping power and they look nicer too.
          Fred Hill, S'toon
          XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
          "The Flying Pumpkin"

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          • #6
            Not as common to find in a store though unless you go to a more specialized place. Any and all hardware or home improvement store will have hoseclamps.
            Nathan
            KD9ARL

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            1978 XS1100E
            K&N Filter
            #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
            OEM Exhaust
            ATK Fork Brace
            LED Dash lights
            Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
            Green Monster Coils
            SS Brake Lines
            Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

            In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

            Theodore Roosevelt

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            • #7
              I ordered some from Yamaha and had them in a week. Brand new from Yamaha. You could also go to www.boats.net and order them. HTH
              Jamie

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              • #8
                Originally posted by natemoen View Post
                Or just any worm geared hose clamp works.
                Worm drive hose clamps don't have enough clamping force for exhaust work (unless you're only attaching a heat shield). Something off a motorcycle, or a bolt-type clamp is needed. Try an industrial/hydraulic supply store; most will carry a 3/4"-wide T-bolt style clamp that will work...
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                • #9
                  The worm clamps were what I was trying to use. Your tip on the T-Bolts was enough to make me revive a few brain cells. A quick trip to my automotive wholesaler, I left with the parts in hand and the appropriate discount. Thanks!

                  I'm just so browned off at my local Yama Ha Ha dealer. The Japanese parts goof always has the same answer to my question.... "No Stock. Old bike. 3 weeks. Ship part from Japan. Not cheap. Get new bike!"

                  That is why I drive 30 miles to get proper service, from people who actually ride!

                  Thanks again for your help.

                  Without the cumulative knowledge on this site, I would have walked away from that old chunk of crap. Now I almost have it to the point of being a reliable daily driver. And I can finally start on cosmetics!
                  Last edited by tantor; 04-20-2011, 11:24 PM. Reason: Spelling .... as usuall !!! And ever!
                  1982 XJ1100

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by tantor View Post
                    Without the cumulative knowledge on this site, I would have walked away from that old chunk of crap. Now I almost have it to the point of being a reliable daily driver. And I can finally start on cosmetics!
                    And folks here arn't only helpful - the're funny too!
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