Broken tailpipe mount on Bay Star
I notice my tailpipe seemed to be hanging a bit lower. Inspection revealed a broken weld. The tailpipe is supported by a single piece of strap steel fabricated onto a pressure clamp. This is installed on the tailpipe with a U bolt. The opposite end of the strap is bent at 90 degrees and was welded to the frame with a single tack weld. The weld failed and all that is supporting the tailpipe is the U bolt attaching it to the muffler. Will have to find a shop to get repaired.
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