The AIS pipe leading from the engine has corroded and has a small hole in it.


Given the choice is it better to just replace the pipe (and gasket) with a new one or is it better to get an AGR blank plate and close it off entirely. Does either affect the running?


Please note I do not mind the popping and I do have a Kev mod and DNA filter.


Finally, is it possible to replace this without removing the header pipes first?

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Bike: 2008 XT660Z Tenere with various bits and bobs added or subtracted