Cracked can - bad fitting ? - SV650.org

23-09-06, 08:15 PM

Im having some issues with my blue flame can that i buy from ebay !
It cracked around the connecting pipe.

You can see on the picture the can already welded around the crak area . The crack was almost 360º around the pipe , a couple more miles and the can would fall ...

The can was in good shape when i got it , and i think the fitting was good , but im looking for some opinions to see if my fitting is good , or there is something wrong with it !

On this picture , you can see the hanging braked isnt very tight , but its was the best i could do :/

I think i got the wrong link pipe or the hanging bracket is to big to the blue flame oval !

23-09-06, 10:25 PM

Hi

I'd email Blue Flame and see what they think about it. Their customer service really appears to have improved over the last year. A replacement end cap should only be about £20 but BF may waiver the fee if they do a lifetime guarantee like CCC do.

fizzwheel · 24-09-06, 04:25 AM

My blueflame can did the same. So have a few others.

drop and email to rgeskell@blueflameperformance.com, Rod is the MD he sorted out my problems with my can, they do have a lifetime guarantee.

HTH

24-09-06, 04:52 AM

I agree with the previous posts, the manufacturer will probably solve your problem.
In the meantime, you need to shim up that hanger bracket, or the can will fall right off. The whole weight of the can is vibrating and bouncing, which likely caused the breakage. Strips of innertube would work, web reinforced rubber that is used in the plumbing business would be better. Fit needs to be snug (two fingers on the ratchet or wrench) but not so tight as to collapse the can. With a torque wrench, about 20-25 ft/lbs for stainless steel, maybe 20 ft/lbs for aluminum.

jambo · 24-09-06, 01:03 PM

if the hnger bracket is wrong (too looose or too big) then the can will be moving up and down as you ride slowly straining the metal pice holding the can to the rest of the system. Make sure it's tight once you've got it repaired

24-09-06, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jambo

if the hnger bracket is wrong (too looose or too big) then the can will be moving up and down as you ride slowly straining the metal pice holding the can to the rest of the system. Make sure it's tight once you've got it repaired

I think that was the problem ... i gonna try "Paul C" tip , and get some high temp resistante ruber to tight the can hanger !

And try my luck with blue flame for a new replacement end cap , maybe i even get blu eflame to sell me a high lvl link pipe

Thank for the reply's guys , you where very helpfull

25-09-06, 07:37 AM

As Fizzwheel said...contact Rod.

I've had a full back system out of them ( Dual exit SS, High Link pipe, Bracket & Strap) after my can split for the second time. Turns out i had the wrong link pipe that was hanging the can too far back causing it to vibrate itself to pieces.

23-09-06, 08:15 PM	#1
dotted Guest Posts: n/a	Cracked can - bad fitting ? Im having some issues with my blue flame can that i buy from ebay ! It cracked around the connecting pipe. You can see on the picture the can already welded around the crak area . The crack was almost 360º around the pipe , a couple more miles and the can would fall ... The can was in good shape when i got it , and i think the fitting was good , but im looking for some opinions to see if my fitting is good , or there is something wrong with it ! On this picture , you can see the hanging braked isnt very tight , but its was the best i could do :/ I think i got the wrong link pipe or the hanging bracket is to big to the blue flame oval !

24-09-06, 04:25 AM	#3
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	My blueflame can did the same. So have a few others. drop and email to rgeskell@blueflameperformance.com, Rod is the MD he sorted out my problems with my can, they do have a lifetime guarantee. HTH __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

24-09-06, 01:03 PM	#5
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	if the hnger bracket is wrong (too looose or too big) then the can will be moving up and down as you ride slowly straining the metal pice holding the can to the rest of the system. Make sure it's tight once you've got it repaired __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

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23-09-06, 10:25 PM	#2
instigator Guest Posts: n/a	Hi I'd email Blue Flame and see what they think about it. Their customer service really appears to have improved over the last year. A replacement end cap should only be about £20 but BF may waiver the fee if they do a lifetime guarantee like CCC do.

24-09-06, 04:52 AM	#4
Paul C Guest Posts: n/a	I agree with the previous posts, the manufacturer will probably solve your problem. In the meantime, you need to shim up that hanger bracket, or the can will fall right off. The whole weight of the can is vibrating and bouncing, which likely caused the breakage. Strips of innertube would work, web reinforced rubber that is used in the plumbing business would be better. Fit needs to be snug (two fingers on the ratchet or wrench) but not so tight as to collapse the can. With a torque wrench, about 20-25 ft/lbs for stainless steel, maybe 20 ft/lbs for aluminum.

25-09-06, 07:37 AM	#7
Stormspiel Guest Posts: n/a	As Fizzwheel said...contact Rod. I've had a full back system out of them ( Dual exit SS, High Link pipe, Bracket & Strap) after my can split for the second time. Turns out i had the wrong link pipe that was hanging the can too far back causing it to vibrate itself to pieces.