crack in exhaust pipe

[jononation]

I have a crack/hole in my exhaust right at the first curve, near the head. I've left it for a while without fixing because it makes the bike slightly louder....
Would it make a difference in performance, or anything else, if I got it patched up?

Thanks for your input.

[Easy Rider]

I have a crack/hole in my exhaust right at the first curve, near the head.

Would it make a difference in performance, or anything else, if I got it patched up?



Might but probably wouldn't as long as it stays fairly small.
The bad news is that the only way to really fix it is a weld or braze, neither of which will be very pretty.

That's kind of an unusual condition. Any idea of why there is a hole there?
How old is the bike?

[jononation]

The bike is a 1999. I imagine it's from stress in the bend.

[patrick_777]

Pic?