How does everyone tighten up there rattling pipe shields 1998 srx 700

[700srxrob]

I am debating on powder coating my pipes and not putting the covers back on what does everyone do

 

[A couple of bucks]

Something like this works well when sandwiched between the pipe and shield. It stops the rattling and helps retain heat within the pipe.
http://www.woodstoves-fireplaces.co...MIgK64y5-Q2AIVj7XACh0dxQekEAQYAiABEgIQ5_D_BwE

 

[SRXChris]

I just used gear clamps. After replacing all my donuts this year I noticed how much they rattled. They are tight now.

 

[mrviper700]

those heat shields are there to keep the pipe temp constant and therefore your engine performance constant. A cold pipe will lower rpm, you wont outthink the technology Yamaha put into the exhaust system on a srx, even the stock heavy muffler works better then aftermarket loud cans do. the best thing is to keep the exhaust stock on a srx unless a full mod race engine.