Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit rear wheel swap

[Persistant]

Bandit update:  Was looking for a way to see if there was an alignment issue with the front and rear sprockets now that I have a new 41 tooth bandit sprocket for the rear and thought will this work?  I broke out my Cambodian Tire (Canadian Tire) Lazer level, built up some crates, and I think its ok?
Next was build some new shorter dog bones.

[movenon]

Looks like you are on the way ! If you raise up the rear end then make sure you loosen your chain up a little more than the factory spec's. Or at least pay attention to it.
George

[Persistant]

  Went for the first ride today with the new rear wheel installed....that was FUN!!!!  I was worried about the chain contacting the Yoshimira exhaust as it does when the bike is on the center stand.  When off and my carcass sitting on the bike the chain is away from the pipe.  After an hour of testing including some spirited highway speed....I checked the chain when I rolled it back into the shop and found it was looser than when I left.  No movement of the wheel or adjusters.....and now it does contact the pipe while sitting on it.  Will tighten it tomorrow and test again.  Next after that is installing the R1 front brakes and master.

[oldktmdude]

Went for the first ride today with the new rear wheel installed....that was FUN!!!!  I was worried about the chain contacting the Yoshimira exhaust as it does when the bike is on the center stand.  When off and my carcass sitting on the bike the chain is away from the pipe.  After an hour of testing including some spirited highway speed....I checked the chain when I rolled it back into the shop and found it was looser than when I left.  No movement of the wheel or adjusters.....and now it does contact the pipe while sitting on it.  Will tighten it tomorrow and test again.  Next after that is installing the R1 front brakes and master.

Is it possible to place a small spacer or two (washers) between the pipe mount and frame mount to give some clearance for the chain. This should not place any extra pressure on the pipe joints, especially if you loosen the pipe clamp first. A small amount could make all the difference.    Pete.   

[Persistant]

   Is it possible to place a small spacer or two (washers) between the pipe mount and frame mount to give some clearance for the chain. This should not place any extra pressure on the pipe joints, especially if you loosen the pipe clamp first. A small amount could make all the difference.    Pete.   
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Great idea Pete!  That brings another thought as well...when I installed the Yoshimira pipes I did notice that they isn't a complete seal where it joins the collector.  So when I back off the throttle I do get some small burble (ya know what I mean?) but no big backfires as experienced with autos and exhaust air leaks.  I did order and receive exhaust gaskets used for the stock mufflers but there is no way they will fit inside the Yosh pipes.  Should I be worried about it or is there a tape or product I should use to get a better seal?

[fj11.5]

Plenty of exhaust putty,s to chose from, one I like but can't remember the name, comes in a dark blue tin,  is a thick black paste and sets like a weld

[Antonn3]

Canadian Tire has exhaust cement that hardens upon heating.

Tony

[Persistant]

Canadian Tire has exhaust cement that hardens upon heating.

Tony

When it sets is it easy to remove the pipes when needed?  I had another look at where the pipe and chain are rubbing and ended up bending the frame mount outward and now I have the clearance needed!

[fj11.5]

All of the exhaust puttys I've seen can be removed after setting without brute force, even a tube of silicone will seal leaks, not the whole tube mind you 

[gpspl]

Did you use any washer like on gsxr wheel swap? I installed bandit rear wheel with bandit spacers and brake mount and my bike is leaning to left when riding.

[Pat Conlon]

Welcome to the forum. Did you notice the date of May 29, 2013 on the last post?