End Cans

[Fridgehq]

Hi, I am looking at getting new sleeves for my 1994 speed triple End cans, my question is has Anyone already done this ? and if so what size rivets are used as I would need to replace these.

[KiwiGeoff]

Hi There,

I'm doing a similar job at present. My triple came with carbon fibre sleeves which appear non standard but which are pretty easy to re finish. I've been using 5 mm aluminium rivets with closed ends - aluminium because they will drill out easier if needed. What sort of sleeves are you using - new after market carbon fire, or new factory originals (are they obtainable?).

Hope this helps - kiwi geoff

[Fridgehq]

I was going to try these people, would like original stuff though but not sure who supplies it.http://www.anrperformance.co.uk/products.asp?cat=27

[trypcil]

The OEM factory cans are very heavy - the total system is about 36lbs. The Sebring system is about 12lb, maybe lighter. The stock cans are steel with a mock carbon fibre fascia - Motad, I think were the OEM supplier - anyone? http://www.motad.co.uk/category.php?...a&manu=Triumph . That supplier you linked, should be able to advise you to the suitable rivet but the arguement over stainless or aluminium rivets is worth considering - SS because they form a more permanent join vs aluminium's ease of access for reasons kiwiG purports! Replacing the sleeves should be relatively easy, just match the relevant diameters and lengths and try to get the rivet holes lined up for drilling prior to riveting, if not pre drilled for the end caps. That can be an area of annoyance, messy holes and rivets and an ill fitting baffle - take care! Good luck!

[Fridgehq]

Hey Trypcil, thanks for the info,I have looked on the Motad link you sent me and sure enough they did make the pipe I will give them a call, I want to keep this bike original as possible so the weight is not a problem,one other thing I have bought a pair of original end cans for a 94 Daytona that will bolt straight on, only thing is they have chrome end caps is this right ? as I thought all the end caps were finished in black chrome.

[KiwiGeoff]

The ANR carbon fibre liners look pretty good and very similar to the ones that I have been doing up. My bike was an import from California and also has chrome bugles - maybe this is a Daytona feature. There are also aluminium sleeves between the can and the cf liner. These are quite important since the bugle end rivets to the alloy and cf liners and not to the can. Anyway having made a reasonable job of refinishing the cf liners I might just import some of the ANR liners for any future rebuild. My speed triple came with a 3 into 1 and whilst its racy and probably adds a few bhps its very noisey and I'm not looking to attract the rattlesnakes.

Good luck with your project - KiwiGeoff