rtv exhaust problems
Hey Guys (that includes everyone), Haven't been here for awhile. Anyway, I have a 04 rtv 900 w/ less than 500 hrs. My machine has a LOT of vibration, which I assume is normal since everything is bolted solid. The only problem I have encountered due to vibration is the exhaust system.
The 1st problem I noticed was the exhaust pipe cracked at the flange where it bolts to the manifold & the front of the muffler cracked. Took it apart, welded it, put it back together.
About 200 hrs later (see photos) the same thing happened w/ the addition of the tailpipe falling off on the road.
Took everything apart - additional cracks in the front of the muffler - flange cracked & broken in a none welded area.
I had some 1/8" steel lying around - so I cut out some end caps. Welded the tailpipe back to the muffler core 7 welded the new end cap in place.
I installed the muffler/ exhaust pipe (after repairing the cracks in the front of the muffler - again), lined it up w/ the broken flange & tack weld it in place. Removed the system - finished welding the flange & installing the front muffler cap.
Reinstalled the finished system & added a 2nd bolt to stabilize the muffler.
Hoppefully, this will last longer!!
Has anyone had a similar issue?