H2RTuner wrote:
Whenever I set a set of pipes up as far as mounting, I make sure the pipe itself can move in all directions freely when mounted up. If not, there will be a conflict in that the pipe fights one mounting style, free at the adapter on the engine, and fully tight, or severely compromised at its rear, "to frame" mounting.
I literally grab the pipe and make sure it is free to move in all directions, not bind up in any direction, no matter if the engine is solid, or rubber mounted. The pipes should literally 'free float' on the bike, so stresses are not induced into the pipe metals, and/or welds.
That's what I did after my KH400 K2tek pipe broke. All three pipes have lots of play and hopefully will avoid another break. The noise is unbearable to me, even on these little 400's.