Step 1

Start by undoing the clamp attached to the pillion hanger and then the clamp near to the footpeg (obviously some bikes will be slightly different).

Step 2

With these loosened you can work the old can free, it’s usually easiest to gently twist it as you pull. The standard exhaust is big, ugly and weighs a ton so don’t drop it on your toe when you remove it!

Step 3

With the can removed it’s worth giving the downpipes a good clean or it’ll look a mess once your shiny new stainless exhaust is on in a few minutes.

Step 4

The Scorpion system is road legal so you won’t have any problems on track days or at MoT time. It comes with all the necessary brackets, clamps and fixings and is available in different finishes including carbon and titanium, you can also choose between oval and round cans. The stainless silencer costs around £189 and comes with a full warranty.

Step 5

Using the supplied clamp, simply slip the pipe onto your existing down pipe, then slip the end can into position. If you find it a tight fit another spray of WD40 will help things.

Step 6

It’s best to get the carbon strap into place and the rear bolt through the hole before tightening anything up, just to make sure it all lines up properly and the exhaust won’t be strained.

Step 7

When you’re happy that everything is fitted correctly simply tighten the bolts and fire the bike up to check for any leaks etc. If you’ve put the clamps in the right place everything should be fine.

Step 8

I think you’ll agree the new can looks a tad better than the standard item; it’ll also save you a few kilos of all important weight and sounds much nicer without being loud enough to attract unwanted attention.

Step 9

We ran the Bandit on Scorpion’s Dyno where it made 75.2bhp as opposed to 72.8bhp with the original can on. Not a bad improvement for 20 minutes’ work. There’s no need to use a Power Commander or re-jet a bike when you fit a Scorpion, it’s simply bolt on and ride away.

thanks to

www.scorpion-exhausts.com for help with this feature