Loose exhaust pipe - NOW WITH VIDEO!

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Evening guys and gals.

I've noticed that my exhaust can is a little loose. It doesn't seem like the clamp is 100% tight, but I'd have thought tight enough. When I try to wobble the exhaust can, the link pipe doesn't move at all, but the end of the can moves quite a bit. Generally where the end of the carbon meets the beginning of the actual can, where you can see the rubber part. Pretty much anything you can see of the exhaust (in this photo) that is silver doesn't budge an inch. I've attached the below photo to show where I mean.

Now I haven't attempted to tighten any of the bolts yet, simply because it was 9pm by the time I got home and raining. I just wanted to know if the bolts by the arrow are to blame, or whether the construction of the actual exhaust is questionable?

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7428/13296948014_b66695f86c_c.jpg

Any tips and help will be generously rewarded
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Current bike: ZX6R J1
Previous bikes: CLR 125 | GS500 | ZX6R G2 | SV650

[clancy]

Both things your mentioned, tighten everything and see if it helps

I'm guessing that's a no branded carbon Moto gp jobby? Most of which are good but you might have a poorly made one
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[clancy]

If its branded then if you get stuck you could always ring the company ? Generally found exhaust companies help full in sorting issues out, might know an easy fix
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Ok I've tried tightening, and that's not doing a thing. Here's a video to show you what is happening. I'm hoping this can be sorted.

https://youtu.be/CwvysTE865E
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Current bike: ZX6R J1
Previous bikes: CLR 125 | GS500 | ZX6R G2 | SV650

[P.addy]

Micron are uh.... not trading

My old carbon can co exhaust was loose like that, really can't remember what I did though

[wots]

Micron on my fireblade does that although not that much, however on mine it's because the threads on one of the bolts don't 'bite' enough. The bolt falls out, I keep meaning to do something about it. Will probably tap it with a larger bolt.
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So is this something to worry about for the time being?

Paddy - any bodge ideas to keep it together before I sort a new one?
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Current bike: ZX6R J1
Previous bikes: CLR 125 | GS500 | ZX6R G2 | SV650

[P.addy]

Standard, lots of gaffer.

In real fixes, no idea but its a carbon can on a V twin. I would advise swapping it anyway.

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No longer vtwin Paddy. It's a new bike, and is an IL4.
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Previous bikes: CLR 125 | GS500 | ZX6R G2 | SV650

[evoboy]

[Rogerborg]

Is it blowing?

No: forget it.

Yes: silicone sealant then forget it.
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Evoboy - having never used a rivet gun, I feel that may be out of my skill level.

It's not currently blowing, but with the state of the roads around here I'm worried it'll fall off .
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Current bike: ZX6R J1
Previous bikes: CLR 125 | GS500 | ZX6R G2 | SV650

[evoboy]

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The local bike shop don't seem to think there is anything they can do. And have advised i replace it. Still unsure whether to try a cheap fix or just suck it up and order something new. I'm going to be putting a lot of miles on this bike, so maybe a new one is the right choice?
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Current bike: ZX6R J1
Previous bikes: CLR 125 | GS500 | ZX6R G2 | SV650

[evoboy]

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Thanks, it's definitely something I'll consider.

Are carbon cans generally just a bad idea then?

Oh and does anyone have any recommendations for exhausts to look at, if I were to go new and order one?
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Current bike: ZX6R J1
Previous bikes: CLR 125 | GS500 | ZX6R G2 | SV650