Head Pipe Leak

[Yamahauler]

I think there may already be a thread about this, but I couldnt find it.

What do you guys do to seal up the pipe at the cylinder? Mine leaks BAD. I had it stopped for a while with some stuff, but it eventualy broke down and it leaks again.

[Fox250R]

I had the same prob with my R but mine sprayed hot oil all over my fender and legs lol..I bought this off ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-TRX250R-250R-CFM-Performance-Exhaust-Flange_W0QQitemZ4621862694QQcategoryZ46093QQssPage NameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Installed it and man ive noticed a power increse and most of all NO MORE LEAK :)..I dont know if he makes ones for your Z but i think he might..The price was good too..

[Yamahauler]

No, he doesnt have one for the Z, but on the R's I think the pipe actually bolts to the cylinder, on a Z it just slips on and springs hold it.

I guess I'll have to find a high temperature sealant and give that a shot.

Thanks

[MichiganRedneck]

they do make exhaust system sealer that comes in a tube. it goes on soft and hardens weld hard. i dont know how durable it is. :wondering

[darrel632]

Cory, get some fireplace "door sealer rope" from your local hardware store (thin stuff) the kit comes with a specialty glue, cut what you need and use thread from the excess rope to stitch it together, glue it on your head pipe, then slide it in your head, it won't stick to your head,but it will seal up must of your leakage.

[timex69]

i use red hi temp silicon its about 4 dollars at any canadian tire. It worked perfect on my CR85 only it took about a day to reach its full strength

[MTS]

Orange RTV....napa....

[TeamGeek6]

Anything but a leak!! Ive used orange hi-temp RTV on the sealing ring on the 250R, works well, but where your pipe leaks gets much hotter.