Hi guys, I had another tweaking session this afternoon to see if I could create any more clearance with the link pipes on my new cans.

I've taken some pics to show what little clearance there is between the link pipe and the swing arm on the right hand side, and the link pipe and the chain on the left hand side.

I've also included pics of the clearance with the original pipes on.

Original link pipe right


MTC link pipe right


Original link pipe left


MTC link pipe left (touching chain)


MTC right link pipe


MTC left link pipe (touching chain)


The pictures were taken with the bike on the side stand. When I stand the bike upright, there is slightly more clearance and the chain lifts off the link pipe, however this can't be right surely?

Also, when I put the bike up on the paddock stand the chain rubs on the link pipe when I turned the wheel by hand. My fear with this is that it either cuts through the link pipe or snaps the chain or both.

Another issue is with the hanging brackets. In order to get both cans sitting at the same height, I have to have the brackets at different heights (one side at the top of the adjustment and the other at the bottom).

As I mentioned on someone's post yesterday, when I gave it a run around the block yesterday, the left baffle came flying out and landed on the road, which I only discovered as I pulled back into the estate. Needless to say I have now lost the grub screw that holds the baffle in and have had to use an M4 pan headed bolt as a temp. May have to ask MTC to send me one as the temp bolt is difficult to tighten due to it being a slot head and not enough clearance to tighten properly with a screwdriver.

Anyway, can I have your thoughts please whether you think it will be safe to use the bike with such little clearance or will I have to stick the originals back on.

Sorry for the long post but I really need replies with this please.

What bike you got? X R or Z

Looks like an X swing arm but just to confirm

Had an 06 R few years ago with twin CCC cans and never had my link pipes that close to either chain or swing arm (both vertically or horizontailly) but then again the R has the box section swing arm and not larger cast version.

Only issues with MTC cans or CCC cans (near the same can/link pipe) ive heard is more to do with the cans themselves sitting in too close to the tyre so when compressed it rubed the cans and broke straps.

I would send these to MTC and see what they say

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Plough on

It's an X mate.

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Any other thoughts on this please.

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I've got exactly the same problem!!! I've tried adjusting the things to death, but seem to end up with the cans not symmetrical (as viewed directly from behind the bike). Chain only rubs when up on axle stand lubing chain. Right hand side is millimetres from swing arm & link pipe gets VERY hot - a little too close to rear brake line for my liking. Try sitting on bike, with bike upright (hold onto railing/wall), & look at clearances with all your weight on bike. Seems to be much better, although definitely NOT perfect. I think MTC should look at this, possibly re-design the link pipes, & offer us X owners some sort of exchange programme. They're a good outfit at a decent price, so I'm happy to be a guinea pig if it comes to it. I live a little far from their workshop mind!!

MTC are looking into this. Thank you for your input.

And when you sit on the bike there's even more clearance right?

Does the chain actually rub up against the pipe while moving? Can't imagine the noise...

Have you got dog bone riser doo da's fitted?

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No doggy doodahs fitted.

With bike upright and on paddock stands the chain rubs also. This would also end up damaging either chain or link pipe or both.

MTC have replied to my email and have said that they will send rePlacement link pipes to try. Hopefully this will make a difference.

It wasn't funny the first time, and it sure isn't the second time.

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Keep us posted - maybe you can take a picture of new pipes & originals side by side? Would it be too much to ask to actually measure both sets?? I am in a similar position, although not quite as bad. I'm sure its to do with the later model X non-box section swing arm, & MTC may have overlooked the geometry difference...