Scorpion End Can

Mark65 · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 May 2008 Karma :

Hi All,
I have bought a Scorpion end can but it doest seem to fit, and yes its the correct one quad checked, its out by about 4-6mm (images attached) the OEM goes on and off easily.
Im waiting on there response from Scorpion as its a no modification fit, has anyone else had problems with them?.

Thanks
Mark
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Mark65 · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 May 2008 Karma :

Hi,
No wiggle room, the metal band on the pipe is tack welded to the exhaust so no more movement forward, not sure if that is a recent mod that suzuki have done and the company dont know about it?, maybe it would fit without it but im not grinding metal of a new bike. I would think they would send a slightly shorter link pipe maybe or I will return it.
Still no reply from them yet.

Mark
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Fat Angry Scotsman · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jan 2021 Karma :

Is the mounting bracket that is on top of the can riveted into place or is it held on by screws?

This might be a dumb idea but it might have been placed on at Scorpions factory in the wrong orientation and turning it 180 degrees might fix the issue by moving the eye forward the few millimetres that it seems off by?

EDIT: Should probably just phone them instead of e-mailing them to get a faster response.
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Mark65 · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 May 2008 Karma :

Hi,
Its rivited, will call them thursday when im working from home, if they havent replied to my email by then i will just ask for a refund.

Mark
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Mark65 · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 May 2008 Karma :

Hi,
Finally received a reply, the technical (person) is not in till tomm and the said person will contact me they have said, so tomm it is.
Mark
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Mark65 · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 May 2008 Karma :

Well the reply from Louise annoyed me already:

Thanks for your email, unfortunately my colleague who deals with technical enquiries is not in the office until tomorrow, he will get back to you on his return

I said:

Hello Louise,
Perhaps your reply should be "we are sorry your having problems with your purchase, when our technical advisor comes in tomm we will do our best to rectify any problems you are experiencing".

I also pointed out any parts that need returning wont be payed for by me.

The reputation of the company is why i bought from them, I have MTC and Pipe Werx all nearby but i liked their design, I have a feeling maybe that collar on the pipe was not on earlier models but cant confirm that and Im happy to give the benefit of the doubt if the link pipe is not correct, possibly a slightly shorter link pipe would allow the forward movement needed?.
See what happens tommorow.

Mark
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Fat Angry Scotsman · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jan 2021 Karma :

Call me skeptical but Directors resigning from oldco (Scorpion Exhausts Ltd) and new company started up (Scorpion Redpower Ltd)…

Taking cash out the oldco by winding it up since it’s cash heavy and light on liabilities?
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Tdibs · Traffic Copper Joined: 16 Jan 2015 Karma :

Is the ring on the collector tac welded on stock? (the middle imagine) not seen that before, looks like the pipe will fit if that was not there?
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Mark65 · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 May 2008 Karma :

Hi, yes the ring is spot welded on the join and tack welded on the backside edge, it does seem odd why its there?.

I have tried calling Scorpion but they only give a recording hiding behind the Covid excuse, I have told them I would like a reply today as I was told or I wish to return the faulty goods and or using the distance selling regs.
Ive asked for a returns number.

As i have been writing this I have had a email from Martin that they are sending a new link pipe, i did ask if its a shorter one or was the wrong one sent originally. Hopefully that will sort the problem, other than that it feels very well built, but if not back it goes.
I will let you know.
Mark
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Mark65 · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 May 2008 Karma :

Hi,
So I got the replacement this morning but no dice, the can was touching the swingarm, I had another go with the first one and manged to get it on but it only has 10mm clearance from the swingarm (I have no idea if that's ok).
The bolt at the top that goes through the rear hanger is not perfectly straight but there is a rubber mount in there.
I know its a mass produced item so there will be variances in the construction, it sounds great.
Images attached, oem, short and the original and one from side.
I asked if they are happy with the fitting for warranty purposes in case it has stress on the can top mounting points, hopefully all will be good.
Mark
Scorpion have said there confident it will be fine and 10mm is ok.
Roll on spring.
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Zen Dog · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Karma :

10mm clearance (sideways) from the swingarm should be fine, there shouldn't be any side to side movement in your swingarm anyway. I had a similar issue with the exhaust (just) touching the swingarm on my street triple, and fixed it with a washer added to the bolt connecting the silencer to the hanger to push it out very slightly.
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