Fitting Motad exhaust

[royhall]

Hi all. Getting close to the end of the build now. Decided on a stainless Motad 4 into 1 as the NOS originals are nowhere to be had. Been looking for 9 months and only seen one in the USA at $2000 plus the usual import and postage (too rich for me). Anyway, started fitting the Motad and was surprised that their is no way to fix the header pipes to the collector box. Was expecting clamps or springs etc. Does this just go together dry or am I meant to use exhaust sealing paste? Doesn't make it clear in the instructions, just says as per diagram that isn't there. Its a shame ASh isn't on here anymore, he would know. COME BACK ASH!! Cheers all.

[cb ghia]

You should be using the copper crush gaskets and the stock collars, at least that's what I did with a motad on my 550.

[Trigger]

Just push fit on Motad.

[royhall]

Cheers Trig. Push fit it is then. Was kinda hoping that would be the case as it will be on and off a bit as the mounting bracket is miles out. The main stand bump stop completely misses the bracket and ends up fouling the drive chain. Looks like I may be making a new bracket next week. Cheers.

[royhall]

Well what can I say!! Started fitting the Motad exhaust without the required instructions that were not in the box. Have posted some photos to try to convey just how awful the quality of this thing is. Clearly Motad have never fitted this to a real bike or they would know that it just does not fit. Good old British engineering.

The first issue is the fit of some of the pipes to the collector box. The picture demonstrates the I can push a matchstick down the joint. This is going to blow exhaust gases for fun.

Next we have the fitting collars that are too long. As you can see from the picture, pushed up tight there is no stud threads showing to get the nut on. The only option is to hacksaw 10mm or so off the end of the collar. But why the hell should I, this is supposed to be made to fit a CB750F2.

Last but not least, the bottom of the silencer mounting bracket is supposed to be a main stand stop. The picture shows that the stand does not even touch the bracket, it goes straight past it and fouls the drive chain. To repair this I will need to fabricate a whole new bracket. But again, why the hell should I.

I know Motad are following this forum, I hope they can come up with a few sensible suggestions as to why this does not fit without a fair degree of re-engineering by me. Just wondering, has anybody else had problems like this with Motad? Think I may just put it back in the box and send the whole pile of scrap back to them, then order a system from America that will probably fit straight off.

Happy days!!

[neat street]

I got a 4 2 1 stainless exhaust from Café racers in US (not stock or even like, but sounds great), very cheep and fitted perfectly. postage was cheep, and good help from them.
John

[LesterPiglet]

Definately speak to the Motad guy on the forum. Mine fitted perfectly with nice tight joints. Maybe your exhaust has been mis-labeled or something.

[Trigger]

Something not right. Give Motad a call.

[royhall]

Have checked all the labeling and numbers on the packaging, and they all check out as correct. The bends on the header pipes appear to be correct, so maybe this is for a K or and F1 or something and as you say its been mislabeled. Have emailed Motad with the same pictures as on here, so will wait and see what happens. Feeling a little less irate about it now. Sorry to have unburdened on you all. Cheers all.

[motad_uk]

contact me on ianmcdonald@motad.co.uk or call me on 07702 876988

we will get this sorted !

[Norniron]

contact me on ianmcdonald@motad.co.uk or call me on 07702 876988

we will get this sorted !

Where else would you get service like this?
Ian (top bloke)

[motad_uk]

well getting it right first time would be better

but as about the last uk volume producer- at least we are here to sort this out

you may need to be fluent in Cantonese to resolve most other supplier problems!

[motad_uk]

I understand from your email to our Sales  dept - that much of your anger was because your dealer was not answering your questions

clearly first step is to resolve this issue (we are always ready when asked) and Dan in sales has already sent you an email answering your questions, sending another set of fitting instructions with diagram and awaiting your feedback so we can get this resolved and your system fitted

Ian

sent today as I am out of the office from tonight until Thursday and I do not want resolution delayed

[JamesH]

Nice response Ian and hopefully this gets resolved amicably. I for one am really pleased you're getting involved here. Regards, james

[motad_uk]

Nice response Ian and hopefully this gets resolved amicably. I for one am really pleased you're getting involved here. Regards, james

its a simple equation- you guys pay my foodbill (along with 23 others)- and we are all quite keen on continuing eating

we just need to be told of any issues if we are to resolve them!