She's blowing - SV650.org

09-06-06, 11:18 AM

Now that I have your attention maybe I could infringe on your advice too

Bought a CCC end can and fitted it as per instructions but there is quite a bit of blowing coming from the second clip (nearest the can).

New to all this can thing I was shocked to notice the instructions didn't mention anything to do with sealant paste for the pipes. Is this the reason for her blowing?

mattSV · 09-06-06, 11:23 AM

I have always used standard B&Q clear silicant sealant on joints in my cans which has always worked perfectly - no need to use anything more expensive than that IMHO.

09-06-06, 01:26 PM

See the clip that they give you? That fits the exhaust onto the link pipe?

Well...tighten it....then tighten it...then get a bigger ratchet with the same socket size and tighten it again.

And no....I'm not kidding at all. It works.

09-06-06, 02:11 PM

Pingu,
I had the exact same problem as you! And posted a thread regarding it somewhere on here.
I've run it now for about 500 miles and it's sealed itself.
I did tighten it as instigator suggests, but there comes a point where you're gonna strip the thread on the clamps, so be careful!

Mine had a very fine water mist on it which I put down to damp packing in the can itself. That stopped after about 50 miles, obviously hot gases dry things off.

Mine still does have a small amount of carbon build up around clamp, but nothing that can't be wiped off occasionally.

I put it down to the link pipe having a notch/split in it, that's were it seems to leak no matter how tight you do the bolt up.

MattSV has a good idea by the sounds of it, clear silicon, I may try that myself.

Obviously when it's cold!

See here: http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.ph...hlight=#506864

09-06-06, 02:43 PM

I recently fitted a CCC end can to mine and it was blowing slightly from the same area, removed the can a put a bit of clear sealant around the joint refitted the can and it's been fine since.

11-06-06, 07:09 PM

yes silicone sealent then take it for a ride then tighten the clamp up again when its still hot otherwise dont worry about it your not going to lose power with just a slip on

09-06-06, 11:18 AM	#1
pingu Guest Posts: n/a	She's blowing Now that I have your attention maybe I could infringe on your advice too Bought a CCC end can and fitted it as per instructions but there is quite a bit of blowing coming from the second clip (nearest the can). New to all this can thing I was shocked to notice the instructions didn't mention anything to do with sealant paste for the pipes. Is this the reason for her blowing?

09-06-06, 11:23 AM	#2
mattSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Darn sarf, innit Posts: 2,025	I have always used standard B&Q clear silicant sealant on joints in my cans which has always worked perfectly - no need to use anything more expensive than that IMHO. __________________ 2000 - 2004 SV650S 2004 - 2009 SV1000S 2009 - 2013 Triumph Sprint ST1050 2013 - 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 2016 - Ducati Multistrada DVT S

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09-06-06, 01:26 PM	#3
instigator Guest Posts: n/a	See the clip that they give you? That fits the exhaust onto the link pipe? Well...tighten it....then tighten it...then get a bigger ratchet with the same socket size and tighten it again. And no....I'm not kidding at all. It works.

09-06-06, 02:11 PM	#4
kciN Guest Posts: n/a	Pingu, I had the exact same problem as you! And posted a thread regarding it somewhere on here. I've run it now for about 500 miles and it's sealed itself. I did tighten it as instigator suggests, but there comes a point where you're gonna strip the thread on the clamps, so be careful! Mine had a very fine water mist on it which I put down to damp packing in the can itself. That stopped after about 50 miles, obviously hot gases dry things off. Mine still does have a small amount of carbon build up around clamp, but nothing that can't be wiped off occasionally. I put it down to the link pipe having a notch/split in it, that's were it seems to leak no matter how tight you do the bolt up. MattSV has a good idea by the sounds of it, clear silicon, I may try that myself. Obviously when it's cold! See here: http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.ph...hlight=#506864

09-06-06, 02:43 PM	#5
pepe Guest Posts: n/a	I recently fitted a CCC end can to mine and it was blowing slightly from the same area, removed the can a put a bit of clear sealant around the joint refitted the can and it's been fine since.

11-06-06, 07:09 PM	#6
mart Guest Posts: n/a	yes silicone sealent then take it for a ride then tighten the clamp up again when its still hot otherwise dont worry about it your not going to lose power with just a slip on