So I fitted the Scorpions (stainless, edge style) yesterday with the help of a former shop mechanic. I must admit, the lining up was more tedious than expected, and we couldn't completely seal leaks, even using Permatex Copper.
Now that stuff is hardened, and I still have a leak. The worst part is the smell of the exhaust. Whereas with the stock, I never noticed any, now I feel like I am getting a headache from the fumes. The main leak is at the Y-Pipe connection to the cat pipe, but there is also a small leak at the connection of the right can.
Basically, I am digging for answers here. How far from the edge of the pipe should the clamps be? we have them basically a mm from the edge.
Also, I noticed this when looking at the stock exhaust (see pic). Its like a honeycomb mesh ring. Should this be removed and placed on the connection with the scorpion y-pipe?
Also, while the bike was in pieces, I through on a Puig Racing screen to help with high speed wobble. Have to admit, made it a lot worse. My first ride last night on the highway after the install, and I had to exit because the bike felt so unstable.
Ugh, ever have one of those days where you just feel defeated?![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Thanks for any possible help.
Scorp
Now that stuff is hardened, and I still have a leak. The worst part is the smell of the exhaust. Whereas with the stock, I never noticed any, now I feel like I am getting a headache from the fumes. The main leak is at the Y-Pipe connection to the cat pipe, but there is also a small leak at the connection of the right can.
Basically, I am digging for answers here. How far from the edge of the pipe should the clamps be? we have them basically a mm from the edge.
Also, I noticed this when looking at the stock exhaust (see pic). Its like a honeycomb mesh ring. Should this be removed and placed on the connection with the scorpion y-pipe?
Also, while the bike was in pieces, I through on a Puig Racing screen to help with high speed wobble. Have to admit, made it a lot worse. My first ride last night on the highway after the install, and I had to exit because the bike felt so unstable.
Ugh, ever have one of those days where you just feel defeated?
Thanks for any possible help.
Scorp