Leo Vince slip on

[sidewaysid]

Hi Guys
Was wondering if anyone could throw some light on this, I have a 2007 FZ1 and I just purchased a Leo Vince carbon slip on silencer, I took the standard Yamaha one off, together with the power valve cables (pushed them back under seat) the distributor told me that the short link pipe would simply slide over the existing header pipe without any exhaust packing ring...well it don't, there must be 2mm at least gap, which could never be clamped.

I pressed on anyway, and soon found that whichever way I twisted the can and it's link pipe the can would foul the swing arm, I pulled the link right to it's extreme on the header pipes end, and it still looked very suspiciously close to the swing arm, then I attempted to fit the carbon strap to see if this at least did fit. I found that if I followed the instructions and put all the spacers on as described, the long bolt was not even long enough to pass through into the original rubber mount hole in the rear passenger footrest hanger, and if I did use a longer bolt, I'm thinking that the link pipe joint to original would be strained dramatically.

Have I purchased a fucking bag of shit or can anyone assist with some ideas. Thanks in advance Guys...

[nickodemon]

Are you sure it's for the right model? Did it come with a product code that tells you the model it fits... Pics would also help, so if anyone has a leo vince pipe they may be able to look at the pics and let you know if it's the right part.

[sidewaysid]

They told me it is the only one they do for my 2007 model, and he said i must be doing something wrong, I am an Engineer with a degree, the twat

[unfazed]

"I am an Engineer with a degree"

That explains it 

[JKay]

"I am an Engineer with a degree"the twat

Never heard of that degree but know a few people who would have it 

That explains it 

[unfazed]

Seriously though , post a few pics as nicodemon suggested, would not be the first time the wrong part was in a box

[Rob R]

If it's not fit for purpose why not return it & get a refund?

[Smurfbud]

You sure you have got the link pipe the right way round?


Degree or not we all make simple mistakes 

[sidewaysid]

OK Guys thanks for the comments ah ah, and yes the link pipe was the fuc**ng right way round..eventually I got the sod fitted, not without some real mucking around. the link pipe was a total piss fit over the Yamaha pipes, so had to use a bandage to fill in the space, and for the can to clear the swing arm I had to barely push the link onto the Yamaha pipe (30-35mm) it ended up that the carbon can was 1mm clear of the swing arm, which I thought was pretty close. It seems ok, and i have done about 150 miles this weekend with it, the sound is superb, and I think it pulls better with this on. I will post any further info. Thanks for all your "comments" ah ah

[Smurfbud]

Glad you got it sorted ........

[b1k3rdude]

The link pipe was a total piss fit over the Yamaha pipes, so had to use a bandage to fill in the space, and for the can to clear the swing arm I had to barely push the link onto the Yamaha pipe (30-35mm) it ended up that the carbon can was 1mm clear of the swing arm, which I thought was pretty close.

For a brand new bit of kit, you should not be having these issue/s - send it back for a replacement or refund as it clearly dose not fit correctly!