Hawk DLX Exhaust Gasket?

Do©Hawk · 01-21-2024, 07:03 PM

Hey everybody. I took my Hawk DLX out to play in the snow in my yard today. Had a great time, but when I started the bike, I noticed quite a bit of exhaust gasses leaking from flanged joint in the exhaust pipe where the tri-clamp is.

Is there supposed to be a gasket in there? I've had some issues with the clamp since getting the Hawk last August. At one point the clamp fell off entirely while out on a ride. Fortunately it turned up by my kids' bus stop. I bought a lock nut for it to replace the thumb screw. It has stayed pretty secure since, but like I mentioned above, there is quite a bit of exhaust leaking at that junction.

I haven't noticed any performance issues, but I'd still like to stop the leak. Any suggestions?

01-21-2024, 07:03 PM	#1
Do©Hawk Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Western PA Posts: 308	Hawk DLX Exhaust Gasket? Hey everybody. I took my Hawk DLX out to play in the snow in my yard today. Had a great time, but when I started the bike, I noticed quite a bit of exhaust gasses leaking from flanged joint in the exhaust pipe where the tri-clamp is. Is there supposed to be a gasket in there? I've had some issues with the clamp since getting the Hawk last August. At one point the clamp fell off entirely while out on a ride. Fortunately it turned up by my kids' bus stop. I bought a lock nut for it to replace the thumb screw. It has stayed pretty secure since, but like I mentioned above, there is quite a bit of exhaust leaking at that junction. I haven't noticed any performance issues, but I'd still like to stop the leak. Any suggestions? __________________ 2022 Hawk DLX EFI * 17T Front / 47T Rear / 428 x-ring chain * Kenda K-760 front + rear * Banjo brake light switch * LED headlight + front turn signals * Custom cutting board skid plate * Debadged (I don't like to brag about the superior strength!) * Top speed, GPS verified, as equipped: 68 mph (so far)
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