High level link pipe and can strap

[svrich]

I have managed to bag a fantastic bargain - £21 for a twin spout Art oval can. The thing is, I will need to get a link pipe and strap. The strap I assume should be easy to get (didn't know where to look though) but I very much like the look of the high level cans. From what I have been able to find while searching here;
- High level cans attach to the luggage tie down bar (?),
- The foot pegs need to be spaced
- And there is the potential need to remove and fit smaller indicators.
Are all these true? Or is there some where I can get a not-so-high-level pipe to avoid these problems. My other option is to wait for my petrol tank to be refitted and take it to a local fabricators to see what they can do.
Any help, photo's, links, being told to stop dreaming, etc all appreciated.
Thanks.

[husky03]

the bandit mania high level link fits the art cans but delivery is a pain in the a$$-you will probably need to twiddle with your indies, i removed my rear pegs because they were getting in the way but if you take pillions you might need to think again about going high

[svrich]

Cheers Husky. The only pillion I used to take was the wife, but she won't get on any more, since the children arrived. So I could just take them off with no real issues. Is it legal to have a rear seat and no rear pegs though?

[husky03]

you'll get an advisory at mot time-or get a cowl

[dizzyblonde]

you won't need to swap the original indies for small ones. Mine hasn't got them. There is a hairs width between the can and the indy, but they have been fine. I don't have the snow shovel on that bike though. I think my link pipe was custom made though and it just clears the rail on the subframe for bungees.
NEVER had a prob at mot time with no rear pegs and a seat either. I should imagine it depends on the tester...mines a very nice young man, and hes done mine for several years now. I've never had them on, although I do have them and the spacers somewhere.

Oh, and you jammy git for getting a twin port Art at that price..if you don't use it I'm sure theres a little wee blonde here that will take it off your hands ;-)

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb45/loubi650/dave1.jpg

[dizzyblonde]

YC has a not so Hi level can, its kind of inbtween mine and standard

[svrich]

It's baffle free, so if it's too loud for our elderly neighbour at 6 am I'll let you know!

[dizzyblonde]

ahh well, baffle freee, never annoyed our neighbours, one Art race and a Stubbied scorpion, lol......





...oh and the Raptor M4s at 4.30 am.......they must be deaf...oh I forgot they are!!
Does the pic help at all?

[svrich]

It helps loads. I'll print it off to give to the fabricators and hey should be able to give me a price. And answers another question about getting an off set oval hanging strap to give enough clearance.
Lovely :)

[dizzyblonde]

good good. Its not very clear how its hung on there. It goes up and under the bungee rail..err I think, and hides. The lad who owned it before was pretty good at making thinks look tidy. I can't find any closer shots
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb45/loubi650/CNV00031.jpg

[svrich]

It will obviously depend on the can length, but that looks the business. If I end up getting it made I'm thinking I could get it to go behind the rear peg, removing the need to space or remove it.

[dizzyblonde]

Even YC had to space his pegs out with his not so hi level pipe. I'm not sure you can do it without the need for spacers tbh

[yorkie_chris]

Yes you can on the micron system with high level (nowt like what you will be making then...) But it needed the pipe extending back about 3" (had to do this so pipe did not interfere with rearsets...)

[svrich]

Cheers YC. I've nothing against spacing the peg, so long as it looks ok and doesn't take me too long to do. I'll probably ride for a while without them on and see how it goes. Maybe have a word with my MOT guy just to be sure.
Can anyone recomend some where to get a strap from? My searches have been rubbish.

[yorkie_chris]

aa16 road n race wouldn't be a bad start.

I can't remember their number... If only they would send me a flourescent keyring with every order! AHHA... AH$hit ... can't find one! lol.

MissYC never seemed to mind one peg being spaced out slightly.

[Jester666]

Try PJ Engineering (http://www.pjengineering.co.uk/products.htm) for any exhaust parts.

[jimmy-james]

Making good use of the new garage/workshop i see Rich! Glad you got an exhaust and look forward to hearing it roar when the weather gets a bit better.

[Dangerous Dave]

Is it legal to have a rear seat and no rear pegs though?
Never had any issues at MOT time, not even at the strict place I use at times either.

If I end up getting it made I'm thinking I could get it to go behind the rear peg, removing the need to space or remove it.
Would look a bit odd having the can that far back though.

[yorkie_chris]

Not if you chop it down :-D

[Dangerous Dave]

Not if you chop it down :-D
true...

[jimmy-james]

A Chop will make it sound better too! :smt045

[svrich]

Trust you!!
Cheers good people. I'll get the strap sorted first and then look at how a high level link would fit. I'll also get the fabricators to give me a price before I make a final decision too.
Jimmy - book me in as soon as I'm back on the road :)