Exhaust leak

[Paul Bryant]

Yes, my bike has (had those), and clearly shows in the manual.

Hard to see (end-on) in this photo, but there are covers under there, trust me:

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O.K. I will take note of this for future reference.

 

[Joesmoe]

And in the catalog, to wit:

Covers

 

[WyldCFH]

My '16 R3R had these on as well. If you look at all the pics you can see the difference. Good catch @Joesmoe

TRIUMPH Rocket 3 Classic Exhaust Flange Covers TR3012 Fits OEM Reference A9738115. Clearance Price Few remaining.

 

[Paul Bryant]

My '16 R3R had these on as well. If you look at all the pics you can see the difference. Good catch @Joesmoe

TRIUMPH Rocket 3 Classic Exhaust Flange Covers TR3012 Fits OEM Reference A9738115. Clearance Price Few remaining.

O.K.
But are those original Triumph fitment items, or after market ?

 

[WyldCFH]

OEM. Once I dig mine out of the moving boxes I can get you better pics.

 

[Paul Bryant]

OEM. Once I dig mine out of the moving boxes I can get you better pics.

Thanks, but not needed, just the fact that some Rockets have these is enough for me to query any future Customers on this point.
Tho' I find it hard to believe that a cover like this which would only be about 16 gauge thickness would make any difference re the tightening of the Dome nuts.
Triumph wouldn't have made a longer stud or a different Dome nut just to suit those bikes that had these covers fitted as standard.

 

[Ishrub]

Thanks, but not needed, just the fact that some Rockets have these is enough for me to query any future Customers on this point.
Tho' I find it hard to believe that a cover like this which would only be about 16 gauge thickness would make any difference re the tightening of the Dome nuts.
Triumph wouldn't have made a longer stud or a different Dome nut just to suit those bikes that had these covers fitted as standard.

Correct - these are an accessory item and always were.
Page 18 2008 triumph factory catalog.
EXHAUST FLANGE
COVERS
- CHROME
A9738115

 

[1K9]

How can I ascertain that I have an exhaust leak in the Cat-Delete/pipes connections?

 

[warp9.9]

Soap water using dish soap but you'd need to start with cold pipes and check right away before it gets so hot the soap water evaporates. If they were new mesh gaskets I would think they got hott enough to melt the solder and seal already. I eould also thinl you would notice a stain like burn on the joints rhat are leaking. Whatakes you suspect its leaking? Oh man I know the answer let me go take a look in the basement.

 

[scot in exile]

How can I ascertain that I have an exhaust leak in the Cat-Delete/pipes connections?

Just run your hand over it(do not touch it) you will feel any leaks