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    Posted: 27 Dec 2017 at 13:28
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Originally posted by Brian UK Brian UK wrote:

Yes, as one pot is further forward than the other.


Originally posted by cugsy cugsy wrote:

That i didn't know..


O-ohh yes .. Big smile



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Originally posted by cugsy cugsy wrote:

  Its a proper lafranconi kit.

As said above, yes the left is different from the right as the cylinders sit one further forward than the other, due to the conrods being side-by-side on the crank meaning one piston sits further forward than the other - if you have long legs and ride a Lemans and you'll find one knee hits the cylinder more than the other (tip; don't ride in shorts!!).

Also with regards to Lafranconi, I have the full system on my LM2 including the larger bore downpipes and the left side pipe is slightly 'under-bent'. By that I mean it doesn't quite do the full 180 degree turn from cylinder head to outlet. It's not much out but once everything is bolted up the pipe is under too much tension and the flange at the head has cracked/broken off 3 times now. First time I thought it was just down to the 'minimalist' welding so I welded both sides back on without worrying about saving a few pence on welding rod, but over time it broke the left side again due to the tension/vibration/heat moving it about.

At this point I hadn't realised exactly what was causing it and wanted to get back on the road quickly so I welded it back again, this time using even more welding rod so that it was properly strong - as the joint was now strong it proceeded to pull the end off the pipe instead of cracking the weld.

Having realised why this was happening but not wanting to try bending the pipework, I got some new flanges/rings laser cut in a thicker material to make up the shortfall and welded it on at a slight angle to compensate for the lack of bend, meaning it sits under less tension and so far (this year anyway) it's been OK but it really should have been bent around a little more by Lafranconi (I might try this if it breaks again). 

I also welded on a couple of spring loops onto the crossover (between the cylinders) joint and fitted an exhaust spring to hold it together as it tends to open up when hot, especially when the flange broke off and the joint separated, making for quite an aural experience when limping home.  

Sorry for the ramble but just pointing out that if the quality is like mine were then they may not be an ideal fit from new, even when fitted the right way round. 
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Lay the two pipes on top of each other with the down bit together and you will see one is longer than the other on the top end where it fits into the head.
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That i didn't know..
Due to italian electrickery I am saying nowt. Despite nearly giving the Vstrom away the honda has gone...
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Yes, as one pot is further forward than the other.
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Is the exhaust system on the cali sided? By that I mean are the down pipes left and right specific? I'm tightening bits up and having a looksee for what I might have missed and the exhaust seems wonky.  IF I remember rightly, one downpipe has a tighter angle than the other and maybe a tad shorter. Lining up from the back silencers mounting bolt the collector is tighter on one side than 'tother.  I think I'll take it all off again but if someone has any ideas I'd appreciate it.  Its a proper lafranconi kit.  Like that helps.   John
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