on 11/7/01 12:34 PM, Blake Thornton at thornton@MATH.UTAH.EDU wrote:

> I am replacing my exhaust system and am wondering if there is any
> substitute to the muffler strap.  Its a bit expensive and seems like I
> should be able to make something else work.
>
> thanks,
> blake
> 84 westy

I used a steel chain dog collar. The kind they call a choker. It is the
heavy duty type they use for pitbulls and the like. You have to trim it to
fit and hook the exposed link onto the bracket. Then you use a fender washer
to catch the ring at the other end and tighten with the adjustmnt bolt as
usual. I've had it on there for six months or so and it works fine. A
locknut is needed to keep the bolt from vibrating out though. I don't know
what those chokers cost, I had one lying around...
--
Miguel