sleepy2

Well got the repaired exhaust Y pipe back on and have gone on a couple rides with and without trailer and my repair seems to be a success!!!! Did a deep clean on bike as I was waiting for muffler cement to cure as it was very filthy from ride to Fort Erie Ontario(200klm one way!) with the road splash going everywhere!

Will be sanding down the excess cement

Found a replacement Y pipe but was almost $300can. Phantom Wife said I've spent enough for now SO I went to Canadian Tire and picked up an adapter piece 4" long and 1 1/2 in Dia. which I was able to tap into original pipe with muffler cement and seems to be very tight and with where pipes are supported it should be OK. Will wait till tomorrow and put it back together to see if it works. If not will pull back off and try to weld. Thanks for your help, will let you know how it goes!

Sorry I left out what I was thinking of writing. I thought I said it was the Y pipe that is rusted off(muffler is OK)just at edge of muffler where it goes into muffler.

Sorry didn't put in year. 2012 and is back left pipe

@PastorCurtAm already used to being ignored so won't be any different that way. Onlty time not ignored is when money is wanted from me which will be a lot more now that it is a GIRL!!!!

Well since getting bike back from shop a couple weeks ago it started to sound funny at the exhaust . It wasn't too bad at first but had bike on repair table trying to find leak I couldn't until now. Was going to go to Brantford but rain and the getting louder noise stopped me from ridding today.When I got home I put bike back up on table and went ahead and pulled off left muffler to find it only hanging on by a piece 1in long. Should have bought whole exhaust from recycle yard in U.S. last time I had to replace back pipe from same problem I had when I had tires,back rotor,head bearings and tires.(right side was rusted off and couldn't be repaired. Am going to look for a replacement pipe around me but will also see if it is repairable as Phantom Wife doesn't want to put in any more money. Was wondering if I took out battery and kept ground close to break would it hurt anything if I tried to Mig weld(don't have one that uses Gas)

Son and girlfriend had their Gender Reveal and barbecue at our house today with friends and both Fathers and Moms. They divulged they will be having a GIRL in September. This is mine and Phantom Wife's(Beverly) first grand child! Looking forward to her arrival!!!

Thanks for replies! yes I knew not to use Silicone but to use Dot4. the one I bought is Prestone Dot 4 Synthetic! Was checking out sluggishness of towing trailer(chugging)so pulled plugs and then things started to snowball into general maintenance procedures, plugs,air filter cleaning(K/N),brake fluid change,deep clean plus a couple broken tabs on lower fairing,etc.....

Went for a ride to swap meet on Sunday(another waste of time,but enjoyed the ride) It was 200klm there and 200klm back. Rain stayed ahead of all the way there .Only had very light drizzle and road mist on the way there.On the way home sky's started turning dark around 35klm from home with a few big drops which I managed to ride out of and stayed dry the rest of the way. Yes I took my trailer incase I bought something!! Had many compliments!!

Bought Dot 4 Synthetic brake fluid but didn't realize until I got home. Can we use it or do I have to take back and get regular Dot 4????

Did well over 200klms today! Went to Paris Ontario for motorcycle swap meet(wasn't worth the trip) then went to London Ontario to pickup a DVD (American Graffiti) I've been trying to get, then Princess Auto for a few things. Hopefully weather holds out and can ride to Fort Erie tomorrow for another swap meet!

Just got out this week with new tires mounted and feels great again. Bike is 2012 Royal Star Venture with just under 125,000klm(77,670mil).

Got bike back from shop with new tires last week! They took off another $50 as I removed saddle bags, chrome bar protection and trailer hitch so cost me a total of $535Can. Did lay bike on it's side as wasn't used to it and too sharp and too slow turn( no damage). Took a couple short trips (bad weather)around then 50klm ride the other day!

Going to take bike in to get new tires put on the Monday of the 22 this month. Taking to Performance Cycle in Cambridge Ontario where I've gone before. Got a few estimates (3--2 in town where I live)First was $695 + tax, the second was $750 tax in and the last was $600. Going with Performance because been there before and they had a mechanic that usually works on Ventures!

Just received the bell and patches around noon! Thanks again!!!!

Very nice!!!! Hope she enjoys it along side you!!!

Thanks all for this!!

Hoping for speedy recovery!!!

Hope things are working for you both!!

Good to hear this!!

Congrats to @ragtop69gs!!

Hopefully things go well!

@Freebirdthank you for that picture! Looks like it could be a nice addition!!