Exhaust leak 2011 796

[SteveO.]

Started my bike this morning and was letting it warm up, as it was quite cool and noticed water dripping from the joint in the exhaust right near the springs.  Watched a little closer and could see some "puffs" of exhaust as well, and I'm wondering if this is normal?  I was also wondering if the leak could be making the sound I've been chasing for a while here. http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=57200.0 Any answers appreciated.  Thanks. ...Steve

[Dirty Duc]

My S2R800 eats exhaust gaskets on a regular basis... and it does make a ringing when they are gone.

[SteveO.]

So that should be covered by warranty, I'm guessing?  It's only got about 5000km on it so I'm surprised the gaskets would be gone already. 

[Dirty Duc]

I cannot comment on warranty claims for exhaust gaskets... mine is caused by the permanent misalignment resulting from contact with concrete...

[Curmudgeon]

There is an exhaust drain back there! When you first start the bike, you get condensation. Drips on your swing arm, right? Totally normal. Cars have those too, don't you know. 

[ungeheuer]

Cars have those too, don't you know. 

Swing arms? 

[murc585]

There is an exhaust drain back there! When you first start the bike, you get condensation. Drips on your swing arm, right? Totally normal. Cars have those too, don't you know. 

I get the same thing, always assumed it was condensation as well. I noticed it more in spring when the temperatures were closer to zero degrees celcius but I haven't noticed it in the hotter weather.

[ungeheuer]

Welcome to our humble abode murc585 

celcius

do I detect the presence of a commonwealth cousin?

[Raux]

Welcome to our humble abode murc585 
do I detect the presence of a commonwealth cousin?

eh... might be here in Europe

[SteveO.]

There is an exhaust drain back there! When you first start the bike, you get condensation. Drips on your swing arm, right? Totally normal. Cars have those too, don't you know. 

I realized it was condensation, but it seemed like it was coming from the junction in the system right by the springs and I thought it was unusual to see exhaust coming out from there as well.  You figure it's normal to see exhaust from that junction?  I'm just really trying to figure out a funny noise from the bike and thought this could be it. Thanks. ....Steve

[murc585]

Welcome to our humble abode murc585 
do I detect the presence of a commonwealth cousin?

I appreciate the welcome ungeheuer! I believe I have already picked your brain with Rexxer questions. I'm quite a while away actually, from Montréal in Canada.

[wannabfast]

if its coming from a slip fitting, you can use exhaust pipe sealant, but these usually make it harder to remove after its cured, but does a pretty good job of sealing it up if you let it harden up and use enough