Muffler Stay - Reverting back to stock exhaust

[Paul1965]

Hello! I picked up (rescued) a 1989 FJ1200 last fall which has seen better times. I'm not new to motorcycle rehabs, though this is the newest bike I've ever started on. My first task is to correct many of the common "go fast" modifications made by the previous owners. The task there is substantial, but I'm now at the point where I've decided to pull off the cheap aftermarket 4-into-1 pipes and can, and decided I'd take it back to stock, which has led me to the conclusion that I'm taking it all back to stock.

I tracked down the headers, collector, and cans, and refurbished them. I've found the necessary nuts, bolts, and gaskets, but I'm missing one essential piece of the puzzle which is necessary for it all to mount firmly on the bike - the "muffler stay" mounting bracket to attach the back of the collector to the underside of the engine. Yamaha Part Number: 36Y-14791-00-00. Various sites around North America have stated that they have the part, but when they go to ship, they inform me that the part is no longer available.

It's a very specific piece to the FJ1100/FJ1200 line. Any ideas on where I could go for a source? I assume many people have done similar to the bike's previous owner and simply removed and tossed it when removing the collector. I'd love to nab one before it reaches the garbage! In a pinch, I could likely fabricate a functional replacement, but it would be great to have the intended part for the job.

Thanks!

Paul

Have you tried contacting these guys? http://milwaukeecycle.com/

[giantkiller]

Hey Paul sorry I didn't get around to taking the bracket off sooner. Just took it off. The wife is going to send it tomorrow. USPS. Will let you know what the cost of shipping is. And if you could gift it back on PayPal. That would be great. Will pm you the shipping cost and my PayPal. When she lets me know what it was.

Dan

[pdbnorth12]

Sounds great, Dan.

No worries on the delay - life has a way of happening outside the garage, and you're doing me a huge favor.

Thanks again

Paul