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Offline Erny

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Muffler connect rubber insert - alternative?
« on: March 31, 2021, 09:08:29 PM »
Just found that inserts in rubber connecting muffler ends on CB500/550K are broken into pieces. Rubbers are still good.
Honda sells it as kits (rubber+insert) - did anyone find good alternative to OEM inserts?

Looks to me kind of plastic or asbestos ring?

Maybe thick gasket material would do the job?

Any advice welcome
« Last Edit: March 31, 2021, 11:02:27 PM by Erny »
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Offline Erny

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Re: Muffler connect rubber insert - alternative?
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2021, 10:16:27 PM »
Done, 0.8mm gasket material made it
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Re: Muffler connect rubber insert - alternative?
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2021, 06:48:21 AM »
I can't get my after market pipes to line up  well enough to get that rubber on properly. 😳

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Re: Muffler connect rubber insert - alternative?
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2021, 07:48:20 AM »
Originals are just as awkward

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Re: Muffler connect rubber insert - alternative?
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2021, 11:44:38 AM »
I can't get my after market pipes to line up  well enough to get that rubber on properly. 😳
Steris, Sohron's description has helped me a lot. http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=82323.msg925422#msg925422new My set is OEM though.
« Last Edit: April 08, 2021, 11:46:50 AM by deltarider »

 

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