Tyre rubbing on exhaust can?

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Tyre rubbing on exhaust can?

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Anyone else had this happen on their bike?

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Looks like the tyre is gently rubbing the can at the limit of the swingarm movement. If you look down the side of the tyre, it is VERY close to the can.
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umm.

somethings wrong. pipe bent in is my hunch. Maybe put too big a tire on? missing a spacer?

sorry, no k1200 here, just spitballing. but whatever bike that is, thats bad juju.
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.....or there was some kind of tipover or slight spill that caused the muffler to momentarily rub up against the tire.
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I've been fettling the bike today, and looking at it, I think it was just mounted badly when I first test-rode the bike (when I took that picture).
I had new z8s fitted before I picked it up and looking at the can now, it's nowhere near in line with the tyre. So I think it was just not fitted quite 'right' the last time it was put on.

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Tyre rubbing on exhaust can

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All depends on the budget. If you have to save you can try and use them but its an excuse to upgrade.
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HI i have a KDX 220 and my exhaust pipe about an inch before the silencer hook up the pipe is rubbing the shock. the pipe doesnt look bent at any of the braces or any part of the pipe. Has anybody had this problem and how can i fix it
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Henrysheem wrote:HI i have a KDX 220 and my exhaust pipe about an inch before the silencer hook up the pipe is rubbing the shock. the pipe doesnt look bent at any of the braces or any part of the pipe. Has anybody had this problem and how can i fix it
Take it off and refit it, it'll probably align properly and be out of the way again.
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