What cans for XJ600 with motad single system

[J.M.]

I have this can on the bike currently (complete system):
https://www.mandp.co.uk/netalogue/content/images/large/GAAEXMMNX.jpg

But the bracket just above the motad badge has snapped. It's currently bodged tied up until I either replace it or get it welded. The can is really quiet, so I'd rather replace it with something that makes the bike sound a bit nicer. Hopefully my other bike will sell soon meaning I can afford to fix/replace the can. I'd really like a more beefy sound and a cheap can.

Is it a case of anything will fit if cut... or is it a case of it being a strange shape, meaning I can't just chop & swap?

Or can I make the motad sound nice and just get the bracket welded?
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2004 R1 & 2018 XSR900

[motad_uk]

we stopped fitting badges 8 years ago (this dates it) so the can has seen some life and is unlikely to have enough to weld

your suggestion of making it sound "nicer" could mean you failing mot or just being pulled on the road - its made to maximise noise inside the legal limit and most of the "race cans" that we see on the dyno just make a racket without any significant overal power gains

if you are struggling give me a shout on ianmcdonald@motad.co.uk and I will check our ex test or seconds stock

[P.]

That exhaust is quiet though. A loud exhaust these days is minimal fuss for most police and MOT places clearly do not care

Ideally, you would want to check the diameter of the pipe after that stupid dent thats put in there, find a slip on can with a link pipe and get it clamped on.

[J.M.]

[P.]

You'll find a suitable link pipe somewhere. It will aim the exhaust in whatever direction you need

[sidewinder]

I have noticed that my new motad stainless can has a nicer sound than the old mild steel one.tis a bit louder as well

[Ja7]

I had one snap in the same place, had it welded was good as new till it rot out, at the start of the can.

[ukdiceman]

I've a no brand stainless 4 into one on my xj, had a simiar problem with the silencer bracket breaking, got it welded last saturday, cost me a tenner
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FZ6 Fazer

[Alpha-9]

I like having 2 exhausts, I feel speshul
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Fzr-600 1999

[motad_uk]

[garth]

If you cut the can off with an angle grinder just after the indentation on the link pipe, a generic exhaust that you'd get from M&P etc (The short, sportster style one) is the correct diameter to fit inside.

Car exhaust clamp around it with a slit in the link pipe, jobs a good 'un.

[J.M.]

Well, my other bike still hasn't sold yet so I can't really afford to let myself buy anything yet.

But nice to know I should be able to put something else on there. It'll have to wait until 01/June at the earliest to get my hands on an angle grinder though. That stuff's at my dad's and I can't head home; too much revision for exams starting Wednesday!
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2004 R1 & 2018 XSR900

[garth]

I found a picture for you. This was mkII version.

https://i36.tinypic.com/o09ovt.jpg


The mkI version was nicer, my dad made it for me, unfortunately the strap wasn't man enough and I lost it within 5 miles, couldn't find it again.

https://i38.tinypic.com/350jc00.jpg

[P.]

How loud was that

[garth]

The mk2 version wasn't as loud as the first one, because it has a removable baffle.

Both still pretty deafening though. It drowned out the tappets and clutch, winner.

[motad_uk]

[P.]

They only give you a VDRS. No fine or anything usually. I went through the Isle of Wight with a can that would scare Thor and they just said to change it and get it checked.

Changed it, got MOT place to confirm, put it back on after.

Nanny state gone mad when a guy can't have a beefy exhaust but chavs can lower the shit outta their cars, fit race harnesses and jap cans to their 1 litre Saxos.

[garth]

[J.M.]

That looks boss. Hiding the clutch rattle would be lovely. On a scale of 0 to Paddy's GSXR, what would you class that sound as?
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2004 R1 & 2018 XSR900