Ends cans should I use sealant? - SV650.org

31-10-09, 07:48 PM

I've just fitted a set of Carbon Can Co Tri-Oval cans to my SV1000.

I noticed after I tightened the four bolts on each can that I could feel a small amount of exhaust gas leaking from the connection. Took it out for a ride and there is some very slight popping which I guess is this leak.

So, I thought perhaps I should put a touch of exhaust sealant at the joint of each can.

Can anyone give any advice as to whether this is the right thing to do ?

Cheers

7755matt · 31-10-09, 08:06 PM

The exhaust seems to pop all the time, get used to it

31-10-09, 08:32 PM

did you put new gaskets in? if not new gaskets and i always smear a small amount of exhaust paste on as well also tighten o square opposite corners bit at a time and i never put the can strap on till the end.

31-10-09, 08:34 PM

p.s my thou also popped off the secondary air cleaner hoses located bottom of air box right hand side one pipe from each cylinder , this made it pop alot .i have also heard that throttle body boots can come loose.

31-10-09, 08:39 PM

Hmmmmm, gaskets - Think I might have left the gaskets in original cans....Doh ! That's my Sunday sorted then.

yorkie_chris · 01-11-09, 01:49 PM

Bit of bathroom sealant works fine

31-10-09, 07:48 PM	#1
Jay-ninja Guest Posts: n/a	Ends cans should I use sealant? I've just fitted a set of Carbon Can Co Tri-Oval cans to my SV1000. I noticed after I tightened the four bolts on each can that I could feel a small amount of exhaust gas leaking from the connection. Took it out for a ride and there is some very slight popping which I guess is this leak. So, I thought perhaps I should put a touch of exhaust sealant at the joint of each can. Can anyone give any advice as to whether this is the right thing to do ? Cheers

31-10-09, 08:06 PM	#2
7755matt Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bristol Posts: 413	Re: Ends cans should I use sealant ?????? The exhaust seems to pop all the time, get used to it

31-10-09, 08:32 PM	#3
sz1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ends cans should I use sealant ?????? did you put new gaskets in? if not new gaskets and i always smear a small amount of exhaust paste on as well also tighten o square opposite corners bit at a time and i never put the can strap on till the end.

31-10-09, 08:34 PM	#4
sz1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ends cans should I use sealant ?????? p.s my thou also popped off the secondary air cleaner hoses located bottom of air box right hand side one pipe from each cylinder , this made it pop alot .i have also heard that throttle body boots can come loose.

31-10-09, 08:39 PM	#5
Jay-ninja Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ends cans should I use sealant? Hmmmmm, gaskets - Think I might have left the gaskets in original cans....Doh ! That's my Sunday sorted then.

01-11-09, 01:49 PM	#6
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Ends cans should I use sealant? Bit of bathroom sealant works fine __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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