Dazguzzi Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Hi, i would like some advice please as to the correct fitment of the STANDARD Guzzi Cans fitted to me 2004 V11 Le mans. The query revolves around the exhaust can Hanger brackets which are bolted to the cans and as to which side of the actual Bike hanger bracket they are supposed to be fitted. I can see that the Exhaust can fitted to the right hand side of the bike ( when seated on it ) has a bracket which has a larger bend in it causing it to extend further away from the bike than the left hand side can which has a bracket with a smaller throw. See Photos. As a result , if i fit both of the exhaust cans to the inside edge of the Bike hanger bracket the exhaust are no longer symetrical or equidistant from the wheel. Am i supposed to leave the right hand side can on the inside of the bike hanger and the left hand side to the outside? This would even things up a bit but it still seems strange. NONE of the exhaust can brackets have ever been removed or reversed and the bike has never been dropped. Cheers Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gio Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Hi, i would like some advise please as to the correct fitment of the STANDARD Guzzi Cans fitted to me 2004 V11 Le mans. The query revolves around the exhaust can Hanger brackets which are bolted to the cans and as to which side of the actual Bike hanger bracket they are supposed to be fitted. I can see that the Exhaust can fitted to the right hand side of the bike ( when seated on it ) has a bracket which has a larger bend in it causing it to extend further away from the bike than the left hand side can which has a bracket with a smaller throw. See Photos. Photos ..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazguzzi Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 Hi, i would like some advice please as to the correct fitment of the STANDARD Guzzi Cans fitted to me 2004 V11 Le mans. The query revolves around the exhaust can Hanger brackets which are bolted to the cans and as to which side of the actual Bike hanger bracket they are supposed to be fitted. I can see that the Exhaust can fitted to the right hand side of the bike ( when seated on it ) has a bracket which has a larger bend in it causing it to extend further away from the bike than the left hand side can which has a bracket with a smaller throw. See Photos. Photos ..? Hi, i was editing photos when you posted. Now inserted. Thanks Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Probably every bike that comes out of the factory is different depending upon what mood Luigi was in. I cant remember what mine was like new with std cans, but I have always fitted pipes with the silencer bracket to the inside. The design of the bike is naturally twisted and whatever you do it will always look a bit wonky from the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 The swingarm itself is asymmetrical needing the extra clearance on the shaft side. If you look at some of the other pics I think you might find they share your bikes exhaust placement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbt1548 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 On mine the left hand one fits to the outside, the marks on the exhaust hanger bracket where it comes into contact with the metal spacer in the rubber bush on the pillion hanger indicate this. Also if I try and fit the hanger to the inside the hanger bolt heads would clatter against the hugger and the pipe will not marry up with the pipe from the collector box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Brought all the posts here. Nothing duplicated on the 24/7 forum . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbt1548 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 whatever you do it will always look a bit wonky from the back. And here's me trying to forget my first love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazguzzi Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 whatever you do it will always look a bit wonky from the back. And here's me trying to forget my first love Well, i have gone for putting the Nearside (UK) one to the outer edge of hanger and leaving offside can on the inside of hanger. When measured from edge of rim to cenre of backbone of can both are now almost identical. Oh i feel a Honda Engineering Quality Control moment coming on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 This has always bugged me too. The early V11's I have looked at have identical brackets (large bend) on both sides and have symmetry. If you can persuade someone to part with the early brackets get em. I found there are lots of brackets sitting around on stock pipes but persuading the owner to just part with the brackets is difficult. Making a set seems the best solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyH Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Yeah, they all seem to be wonky from the back but I'd say your main considerations should be: 1. Nothing should bind moving parts (swing arm, etc.) and 2. All the pipework fits without strain. If this latter condition isn't met I can foresee breakage coming somewhere in the exhaust or mounting system 'cos those vibes will make short work of any stressed parts they find. Vindictive buggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocker59 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 The swingarm itself is asymmetrical needing the extra clearance on the shaft side. If you look at some of the other pics I think you might find they share your bikes exhaust placement. This ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moscowphil Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I've had my bike from new, and yes, the RH silencer is further away from the wheel than the LH one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Am i supposed to leave the right hand side can on the inside of the bike hanger and the left hand side to the outside?This would even things up a bit but it still seems strange. NONE of the exhaust can brackets have ever been removed or reversed and the bike has never been dropped. Cheers Darryl aye what? both should be on the inside righty does stick out further tho, kinda obvious why when you think about it yeah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazguzzi Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Am i supposed to leave the right hand side can on the inside of the bike hanger and the left hand side to the outside?This would even things up a bit but it still seems strange. NONE of the exhaust can brackets have ever been removed or reversed and the bike has never been dropped. Cheers Darryl aye what? both should be on the inside righty does stick out further tho, kinda obvious why when you think about it yeah? NO, it's not obvious why, Yeah? Several other manufacturers manage to combine a shaft drive and keep the silencers symetrical. BMW Yeah? In addition, the silencers on my California are symetrical hence my query had someone fitted the ones on the V11 incorrectly If it was so obvious i would not have asked and OBVIOUSLY several others would not have answered in a civil manner, some expressing the same concern. Yeah? Thanks for your help, most useful and greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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