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Your BMW r1200c has a rattle in the right exhaust pipe how can you get rid of this noise?
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∙ 13y ago
I have the same problem. I think the answer is get a new set of mufflers. $1000.00 This really sucks!
The R1200c uses a double pipe (theoretically to prevent bluing) but the inner pipe vibrates apart at it's tack-weld point. The easiest fix is with a shim: Remove the pipe by unbolting the heat-sync from the cylinder head. Detach the head-pipe from the muffler by loosening the muffler bolts and twisting it out. Now that it's out, hammer a shim or two into the pipe between the inner and outer pipes to take up any space that would allow the inner pipe to rattle against the outer pipe. I found that window-glass shims (found at your local hardware store to hold your house window glass in place) are perfect for this application. I would suggest doing both pipes while you're at it. Be sure to get a new metal gasket for the the header from your local BMW dealer. Total cost under $20 and about an hour of your time. That will do it.
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