400 Exhausts.

[Aye Gee 1977]

The silencer supplied by DSS look good but didn't fit that well.

It sits too high and too near the bike such that it fouls the rear wheel spindle nut.  Packing can get it better, but still not quite right.

[TrickyMicky]

The silencer supplied by DSS look good but didn't fit that well.

It sits too high and too near the bike such that it fouls the rear wheel spindle nut.  Packing can get it better, but still not quite right.

  Just a random thought. Have you got the correct length rear shockers?  I made this mistake some time ago, and that was with the original factory fitted exhaust system.

[Mikep328]

I apologize if you are well aware of this but offer it hoping it might help...

Exhaust systems often do not align properly unless the various components are all installed but with all the fittings left loose.  Then, gradually tightening and, at the same time  some slight adjusting during the tightening process will ultimately achieve proper alignment.  Sometimes the alignment/tightening process will have to be "out of order" from the manual and/or logic!

My 400 has the DSS exhaust.  It was installed by a shop for the previous owner. Since I didn't install it I can't say anything about how difficult it may have been to install but it appears perfectly aligned.  Of course, one issue that can arise nowadays is that DSS (or anyone else) is selling exhausts made by whoever they can get them from.  Suppliers and their "accuracy" can change, affecting the ease of fitting though I would EXPECT (hope?) that any supplier's exhaust system would be able to be adjusted to fit the target moto properly during install. 

In any case, good luck with a quick and easy resolution!

[Athame57]

... Of course, one issue that can arise nowadays is that DSS (or anyone else) is selling exhausts made by whoever they can get them from.  Suppliers and their "accuracy" can change, affecting the ease of fitting...

I found that out with my DSS fuel tank! To make it fit the mounting rubbers had to be reduced in size.

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

My 400 came with an almost new chromed Motad system - when I tried to re-fit it boy was it a struggle until I worked out my bike had the wrong hangar bracket fitted by a PO.

With the correct bracket it was easier but still quite challenging to get the front pipes in by the right amount - a bit like trying to fit rubber shoes on an Octopus. Be prepared for  sweating quite a bit.

[Athame57]

a bit like trying to fit rubber shoes on an Octopus.

WAH? Have actually done this?