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.