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17-11-04, 08:50 PM

probably been posted before but i cant find it, looking for a way to connect the original can back on for the MOT (retest) has anyone found a slip over pipe or anything to seal the joint? tried one from Halfords with the clip around it but couldnt get a good seal even with 2 extra clips on, any ideas appreciated. Failing that has anyone local(ish) to Mansfield got a full system I could borrow?
Dealer happy to give the bike a full MOT last year with the same can on to get a sale.
Thanks Rob

northwind · 22-11-04, 12:38 AM

Hmm, I think most people just use the short tubes that are provided with their cans (assuming they got one) and a slap of liquid gasket... It only has to last acouple of hours after all. If you're having no luck, I should have one out the back somewhere that you could borrow... Never tried it myself so I don't know how well it'll work (I'm having Zorstec legalise my race can for me instead)

timwilky · 22-11-04, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 22

probably been posted before but i cant find it, looking for a way to connect the original can back on for the MOT (retest) has anyone found a slip over pipe or anything to seal the joint? tried one from Halfords with the clip around it but couldnt get a good seal even with 2 extra clips on, any ideas appreciated. Failing that has anyone local(ish) to Mansfield got a full system I could borrow?
Dealer happy to give the bike a full MOT last year with the same can on to get a sale.
Thanks Rob

I used ordinary silicon sealant as advised to me by the good guys at CCC.

Haven't the rules now changed to allow any can that ain't stamped as not for road use. Or find a test station that has a more relaxed attitude to cans

fizzwheel · 22-11-04, 01:11 PM

rules have changed yes, but I was advised by the people that look after my bike that it could still be failed, if they compare it to another bike that is similar and the can on your bike is way louder.

I put my standard can back on, but my race can came with a link pipe that let me do that

Sounds like your best bet is to hunt around and see if you can find link pipe that will do the job for you

Good luck

22-11-04, 05:31 PM

Thanks for all the help but problem now solved, managed to talk Scorpion into making a link pipe for me, cost £10 & picked it up the same day as they are only 1/2 hr away.

Again thanks for the help

Rob (22)

17-11-04, 08:50 PM	#1
22 Guest Posts: n/a	original can probably been posted before but i cant find it, looking for a way to connect the original can back on for the MOT (retest) has anyone found a slip over pipe or anything to seal the joint? tried one from Halfords with the clip around it but couldnt get a good seal even with 2 extra clips on, any ideas appreciated. Failing that has anyone local(ish) to Mansfield got a full system I could borrow? Dealer happy to give the bike a full MOT last year with the same can on to get a sale. Thanks Rob

22-11-04, 12:38 AM	#2
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Hmm, I think most people just use the short tubes that are provided with their cans (assuming they got one) and a slap of liquid gasket... It only has to last acouple of hours after all. If you're having no luck, I should have one out the back somewhere that you could borrow... Never tried it myself so I don't know how well it'll work (I'm having Zorstec legalise my race can for me instead) __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

22-11-04, 01:11 PM	#4
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	rules have changed yes, but I was advised by the people that look after my bike that it could still be failed, if they compare it to another bike that is similar and the can on your bike is way louder. I put my standard can back on, but my race can came with a link pipe that let me do that Sounds like your best bet is to hunt around and see if you can find link pipe that will do the job for you Good luck __________________ 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

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22-11-04, 05:31 PM	#5
22 Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for all the help but problem now solved, managed to talk Scorpion into making a link pipe for me, cost £10 & picked it up the same day as they are only 1/2 hr away. Again thanks for the help Rob (22)