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  1. Madmackie

    Madmackie Active Member

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    quick question just put an akrapovic megaphone on my 16 plate it’s got a slight blow on the joint would you leave it to see if it carbons up or would you use a putty if so which is best thx
     
    #1 Madmackie, Jun 16, 2019
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    nigelrb Elite Member

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    Neither of the above.

    I would loosen the slip on ring bracket and the hanger mounting bracket and twist pipe until the joint is perfect.
     
    #2 nigelrb, Jun 16, 2019
  3. Madmackie

    Madmackie Active Member

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    The join is right up to the cat pipe couldn’t get it any closer
     
    #3 Madmackie, Jun 16, 2019
  4. blake7

    blake7 Active Member

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    I've just fitted a scorpion slip on to my new bike and scorpion advise the use of clear silicone on the joint.
     
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  5. Madmackie

    Madmackie Active Member

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    That’s different thx wouldn’t have thought it
     
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    Kevin1 Elite Member

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    Will it stand the temperature ?
     
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  7. blake7

    blake7 Active Member

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    I thought exactly the same thing, but the instructions clearly state to use a small amount. I doubt it would be much use further up near the headers but on the slip on it must be fine.
     
    #7 blake7, Jun 16, 2019
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    your answer surprises me blake
    your link is an exhaust specialist ;)
     
    #8 bazzashadow, Jun 16, 2019
  9. blake7

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    it's a friends business smart alec
     
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    ask a friend :p:p:p:p
    I would use exhaust paste
     
    #10 bazzashadow, Jun 16, 2019
  11. Stuish

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    My RaceFit also had clear silicone to ensure tight fit for the link pipe. No issues here!
     
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  12. Stuish

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    Screenshot_20190616-205740_Drive.jpg
     
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  13. Jez

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    you can get high temp silicone if normal does not work
     
    #13 Jez, Jun 17, 2019
  14. Madmackie

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    Tyx all it's done and sounds awesome managed to refit it dry no leaks
     
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