Exhaust bushing

[Dragon]

Any thoughts on where to find replacement for an exhaust bushing (the rubber mount that goes between the muffler can and the frame). It looks like the factory didn't install the bushing properly, and it is totally worn out and is causing vibration.

[forchetto]

I've used this type of mounting. Available from engineering suppliers and effective at absorbing vibration:



They're available in all sorts of thread configurations, male/male, male/female, etc and a huge range of sizes and shapes. This link gives you an idea and overall view of what's available, click on each type for a full chart of sizes:

http://www.ferrirubber.com/Ferri%20R...uffers%20A.htm

[Dragon]

Yes, that's exactly what I'm looking for. Now, where do I buy it?

[forchetto]

They're sometimes called "Exhaust mounting bobbins" as they are often used to suspend exhaust system components in cars, especially kit cars and specials. You can also find them for radiator and oil cooler mountings.

If you google "bobbin rubber mountings" you get a few places come up. It's best to do the googling using "google images" first, as you can see straightaway the items pictured.

I got mine from the local engineering suppliers, the type that stocks tools, hardware, compressors, etc, that type of thing.

[phil]

ive seen them used on radaitors but cant remember what, you could go to a auto parts store, the one on the outside of town sort of run down with the older man running it and he might could hunt one up, the brightly colored one with teens running it wont work or fastenol may be able to help
question for forchetto:
you seem to know all whats the company that makes a 3.50x10 knobbie its real aggresive and i think its chinese its the same size as a scoot (and the ct 70) and where can i find some wholesale or quanity

[forchetto]

Originally Posted by phil

whats the company that makes a 3.50x10 knobbie its real aggresive and i think its chinese its the same size as a scoot (and the ct 70) and where can i find some wholesale or quanity

I've only ever seen knobbly tyres that size for old-style scooters like Vespa and Lambretta. They're not very aggressive looking, though, like this:

http://www.scootercatalog.com/tire111-47.html

The same one is on ebay Item number: 360110812925

I think those are made by someone called BLADEZ, they make tyres for small tractors, mobility vehicles, fork trucks, etc.

[czowner]

Beware of knobbly tyres designed for small agricultural vehicles, they will not have the speed rating for motorcycles.

Jonathan.

[Dragon]

I ended up using two PCV grommet from O'reilly Auto Parts. They fit perfect. I hope they last.

[Cal25]

I was looking at that mounting point on my bike yesterday. Got to thinking that a piece of rubber hose would probally work. just cut it a bit longer than the outside collar.

[KentuckyDonkey]

Originally Posted by czowner

Beware of knobbly tyres designed for small agricultural vehicles, they will not have the speed rating for motorcycles.

Jonathan.

Yeah, but after a few Newcastles [see Czowner's avatar], ya don't care! (That is about the only beer I like...well...that and KEO, but ya can't find KEO)