Termignoni end can advice

Bridgland

I have stripped down my 888 and when the cans came off there was a lot of loose material in each of them. Externally the cans are in pretty good condition but as it was stored in damp conditions, I am assuming the rot may have set in. Has anyone got any advice on the best approach to refurbishing/repacking the cans and possible kits that might be recommended?

stiglarsenDK

Bridgland wroteI have stripped down my 888 and when the cans came off there was a lot of loose material in each of them. Externally the cans are in pretty good condition but as it was stored in damp conditions, I am assuming the rot may have set in. Has anyone got any advice on the best approach to refurbishing/repacking the cans and possible kits that might be recommended?

Hi

Do a search... I got advice from several w same issue.. have a great sundag

griff851

Use white out to make tube end and alignment, make bands as well. Drill out rivets, remove bands. Pull off the end cap, pull off the outer tube, both are snug fit. Remove decomposed material and any river tails. Mesh around baffle tube may need replacing. If not damaged leave it in place. Packing material is available, do a search here. If not go to a place that makes flame cupboards/cabinets and buy a meter or so. Use respirator and gloves (fibreglass), cut to width and wrap tightly. Use masking tape to keep tight. Refit outer tube making sure holes line up, refit end cap. Fit bands in place and fit all rivets before pulling them up. Job done.

The more packing material you can get in the smoother the exh note. Less material will have a harsher exh note.

Bridgland

griff851 wroteUse white out to make tube end and alignment, make bands as well. Drill out rivets, remove bands. Pull off the end cap, pull off the outer tube, both are snug fit. Remove decomposed material and any river tails. Mesh around baffle tube may need replacing. If not damaged leave it in place. Packing material is available, do a search here. If not go to a place that makes flame cupboards/cabinets and buy a meter or so. Use respirator and gloves (fibreglass), cut to width and wrap tightly. Use masking tape to keep tight. Refit outer tube making sure holes line up, refit end cap. Fit bands in place and fit all rivets before pulling them up. Job done. The more packing material you can get in the smoother the exh note. Less material will have a harsher exh note.

Thanks for the replies. Got the new packing mats on the way and used a scope to explore the interior mesh, and all seems good with no significant holes I can see, but will confirm once I get the cans apart.

Anyone have a source for the blind rivets as they seem to be significantly larger than ones I can buy easily?

griff851

One more thing, don't use a screw driver to pry the caps out. Use a plastic soft face hammer and just keep at the going around the cap. It will move slowly.

Bridgland

Plastic headed hammer

Thanks Griff. Already seen the technique for removal, so prepared for some gentle persuasion.

griff851

All good. I have to tell you it's not the most pleasant job on the bike. But bloody satisfying when you fire it up and hear the note.