Author Topic: bandit 1200 exhaust repair - collector box end of downpipes (Read 5158 times)

Wizz!!! · « **on:** February 13, 2006, 12:06:30 PM »

Hi,

The downpipes on my Bandit 1200 GSF1200N (1998) have started to rot at the collector end. The flanges are starting to break off.

I understand that this is a common problem with this exhaust.

Is it possible to repair?

What size pipe is needed?
Does it need sleeving?
Stainless?

Thanks

Stu

tacoman · « **Reply #1 on:** February 14, 2006, 02:01:41 PM »

Whether you can repair or not probably depends on how thin the surrounding metal has gotten. Either way, the exhaust will need to come off. Take the exhuast to a metal fab shop and see what they can do. Otherwise, its off to the aftermarket. Check ebay, usually there's something for sale on there.

Jacknife · « **Reply #2 on:** February 15, 2006, 06:22:10 PM »

Stu, you in the UK? I've seen loads of 1200 owners doing this here in the UK.

Red01 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 15, 2006, 09:11:18 PM »

Banditmania in the UK even offers collector repair for Bandits.
Seems like it's a fairly common UK problem, but pretty rare in the US.
Maybe cuz us 'Mericuns are a bunch of fair weather riders?

Wizz!!! · « **Reply #4 on:** February 16, 2006, 05:21:24 AM »

You are correct about Banditmania.co.uk but they won't sell the kit. you have to send your pipes to them for repair.

Thanks very much for the suggestion.

I was hoping to have it done locally so wanted to know what the best mothod of repair was.

I couldn't possibly comment on the American style of riding.