Exhaust leak - how to fix?

[Stimpy]

Hi all,

I've just fitted dual Blue Flame exhausts to my '04 pointy SV1000s they look awesome but seem to be 'blowing' abit out of the side where the cans bolt onto the link pipes. I can feel exhaust gas blowing from either side of the fitment, they are bolted on as tight as i can physically tighen them. This is the universal fitment for new end cans so i'm wondering if anyone else has had this problem and if so how did they fix it?

These are the cans http://www.blueflameperformance.com/bprod.php?makeid=10&modelid=235&pageid=5&finishid=stainless

Any advice greatly appreciated.

[Holdup]

Bolt on or slip on? im guessing bolt on as its the sv thou

[Stimpy]

Yes bolt on. 4 bolts one on each 'corner' of the link pipe, i'll upload a pic when i can.

[hongman]

Most people I come across say a little blow is nothing to worry about.

I know some use silicone sealant (kitchen stuff?) to give it a good seal.

[ian505050]

just leave it, its fine.

My cans have been like that for the past 5k, infact ever since i owned the bike

here are my bad boys

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/ian505050/DSC01121.jpg

the lip came off mine which was a basterd

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/ian505050/DSC00727-1.jpg

good excuse for riding round with baffels out though

[Stimpy]

Ah cool cheers man, ye they are the same cans I have on....and yes baffles out is schweeeeeeet!!! Lots of burbling and popping. Well as long as you've not had any problems then i guess they should be fine.

[ian505050]

yer, dont worry, mine back fires at about 4.5k when rolling off the accelerator.

[ian505050]

if your after a rad grille look in the for sale section

[MR UKI (1)]

Mine Quills pop, fart and bang like mad. Best sound ever :D

[MattCollins]

The only caution if you are to leave it is to determine what the leaking exhaust gases are going to get into. eg. It wont do plastics any good.