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ko5i
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PostPosted: 12:32 - 17 Feb 2018    Post subject: My bike exhaust bracket broke, i used metal zip tie mot ok? Reply with quote

Hey guys.
As in title the bracket broke long time ago i used metal zip ties they pretty solid and holds it well for last few months my mot is due now and i wonder if it will be ok for mot ?
Thanks guys
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PostPosted: 12:45 - 17 Feb 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

If it is securely fixed, airtight and doesn't foul anything else, it should be ok. I've seen bikes pass with an exhaust held on with fencing wire.

Just be aware it gives an impression of general shoddiness which may make then less likely to overlook something else. They do get inspected periodically and if they miss stuff, they can have their MOT licence suspended
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PostPosted: 13:08 - 17 Feb 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

In addition to what Stinkwheel says, yes you might get it though the MOT BUT what if you got stopped by the police?

You only need a copper with a bad attitude to pink slip you for the bodged repair.
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PostPosted: 13:30 - 17 Feb 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

MOT'd a bike with the can held on with Stainless TIG wire. Not even an advisory.
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PostPosted: 14:31 - 17 Feb 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

So not bad , i will send picture so you can check it how it look guys.
and i think in london you dont get stopped much on bike as they hopefully more busy with other stuff or i just been lucky considering last year i been riding from November 2016 till february 2017 without MOT lol because i forgot and just one day was like hmmm when does my MOT ends, woops

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PostPosted: 15:08 - 17 Feb 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

To be honest, why not simply replace the bracket? only £10....
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PostPosted: 16:22 - 17 Feb 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Such a bodged exhaust from the start. Replace the clamp for a few quid... but the fact it looks really shit anyway... Laughing
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PostPosted: 17:35 - 17 Feb 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

But it sounds nice, but yeah i wanted to get shorter black exhaust but i dont want to spend 50£+ if its not gonna sound better /or the same.
Where can i get bracket for 10£, and i can't really find my exhaust dimensions which is 38cm diameter on the can

EDIT :
I found ''Exhaust Band Strap'' for my lenght/diameter 380 for 7£ and i dont need rubber as i have rubber for it already so 7£ not bad so will order it and fix it nicely.
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PostPosted: 20:11 - 17 Feb 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

A better bodge would be to just use a large washer next to the bolt head to hold the clamp together.
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PostPosted: 21:21 - 17 Feb 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you're been riding around like that for ages to avoid spending a tenner on the right clamp, the state of the rest of the bike may be interesting.

I'm sure you'll find some way to fail the MOT, even if the exhaust is secure.
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PostPosted: 16:11 - 18 Feb 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Paddy. wrote:
Such a bodged exhaust from the start. Replace the clamp for a few quid... but the fact it looks really shit anyway... Laughing


And that's coming from Paddy! Razz
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PostPosted: 16:17 - 18 Feb 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Naw don't listen to h8a's r kid dis exhaust makes brap brap noises for dirt bike chinky 125 pop pop v good. Saw on big bike once, mega m8.

Still, at least you've got a decent chain lying on the floor.
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PostPosted: 16:26 - 18 Feb 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

NJD wrote:

Still, at least you've got a decent chain lying on the floor.


He's also helpfully left some rusty bolt cutters next to it.
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PostPosted: 16:35 - 18 Feb 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

At least put the broken metal edge under the bolt head so it's less obvious that the bike is a fucking piece of shit.

Robby is right when he says the bike will fail the MOT.
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PostPosted: 16:51 - 18 Feb 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just ordered the new metal strap for 9£ so will install this one when it comes. And later on will change the exhaust can to something better and smaller hopefully will sound as good as now with this one
I see a lot of jealous people here Laughing
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PostPosted: 17:07 - 18 Feb 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

i3arty wrote:
I see a lot of jealous people here Laughing


Your joke r funny. Will buy joke book when published. Keep informed please.

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That's some flimsy manufacturing and design though.

Why on earth is the bolt's thread exposed so much, so far away from the bracket and why are there two -- what I presume at least -- locking nuts. I'm so confused I can't make sense of the entire setup.

Looks to me you'd be better of getting fabricated (custom made) to offer a more secure fit.
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PostPosted: 17:10 - 18 Feb 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

NJD wrote:


That's some flimsy manufacturing and design though.

Why on earth is the bolt's thread exposed so much, so far away from the bracket and why are there two -- what I presume at least -- locking nuts. I'm so confused I can't make sense of the entire setup.

Looks to me you'd be better of getting fabricated (custom made) to offer a more secure fit.


It's a Lextec can. I'm more fascinated by the flex hose and shoddy welding on the link pipe.
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PostPosted: 18:30 - 18 Feb 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wafer_Thin_Ham wrote:
It's a Lextec can. I'm more fascinated by the flex hose and shoddy welding on the link pipe.


The more I look, and thus the longer, the more my eyes burn.
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PostPosted: 18:36 - 18 Feb 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

i3arty wrote:
I see a lot of jealous people here Laughing


Everyone here has a better link pipe, let alone exhaust. All this on I assume a little xj6?
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PostPosted: 22:07 - 18 Feb 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

The level of engineering shown by the OP makes Smiler look like Adrain Newey.

If I hadn't seen the photos i'd believe it's a troll thread.
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PostPosted: 23:08 - 18 Feb 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

NJD wrote:
Why on earth is the bolt's thread exposed so much, so far away from the bracket and why are there two -- what I presume at least -- locking nuts. I'm so confused I can't make sense of the entire setup.

Won't the whole mounting bracket rotate about 20 degrees around the can, so that its open ends (ie the broken bit) is closer to the bike (hopefully even butted up against that bit of Dexion frame)?
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PostPosted: 23:17 - 18 Feb 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lol
Little xj6... thats a beast, the original exhaust system was changed to this one which removed extra weight of the i call it ''cockroach exhaust can under the bike'', and it has 47bhp.

Getting back to the topic
Thats the safest level you could achieve ever for such price.
R6 exhaust system =70£
Lextec can = if i remember well 40£
Flexi pipe = 10-20£ and some time spend on it and the sound is awesome + i think its faster too

Explanation of the design/construction
The long bolt thread is exposed so much because how else i would secure the exhaust to the bike + to keep a distance between exhaust can and swing arm/rear brake, its thread because i could easily adjust it .
2 locking nuts because 1 nut the inside one is to adjust the distance + so when you ride the exhaust wont move closer or away from the bike[To the sides], so it is nice and secure nothing moves all tight.

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PostPosted: 07:32 - 19 Feb 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

i3arty wrote:
If something looks stupid but works its not stupid Laughing Thumbs Up


It didn't work though, something got stressed and something snapped, so it's stupid.

You have zero idea about mechanical forces. It's fairly obvious *why* the bandl snapped, just from the single pic, but given you know all about it, you have at it sonny, show us old fellas how it's done.
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PostPosted: 13:01 - 19 Feb 2018    Post subject: mot Reply with quote

mmmmmmm....I wonder why it would fail an mot ??

How are the rear brakes as a matter of interest ???

A well cared for machine by a safety critical minded rider ????

Much more to see in suspect, like the rest of the exhaust for a start, s/steel flexy section ????

I would give this bike a real by the book test to protect my MOT status, if I was a tester that is.
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PostPosted: 14:02 - 19 Feb 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

ThatDippyTwat wrote:
i3arty wrote:
If something looks stupid but works its not stupid Laughing Thumbs Up


It didn't work though, something got stressed and something snapped, so it's stupid.

You have zero idea about mechanical forces. It's fairly obvious *why* the bandl snapped, just from the single pic, but given you know all about it, you have at it sonny, show us old fellas how it's done.


Well it worked for 2 years straight which is long enough, nothing lasts forever and everything will break one day, + riding on British roads adds it all up, instead riding in London and enjoying i need to be always alert to dodge some huge hole or else you will drop if you ride into it. Really roads in London are so awful and the organization as well, i reported about 15+ huge holes over 2 years and it usually take them 2 weeks to fix it, 1st week they just spray it white around and then fix it next week.

Rear brakes, new pads about 2 months old as well as bleed the hole system/new oil.

It passed MOT with the same exhaust setup last year no problem only thing was ''slightly loud''
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