Street Twin Decat/x-pipe

Im certain this topic must have been discussed previously but here are my experiences. I would love to hear anyone elses....
Firstly I recently purchased a Weslake Xpipe from a well known and respected Triumph dealership (no names to protect the innocent). I also purchased the 4 graphite seals "just in case"
Item taken home and duly fitted in approx 2 hours. First problem I noticed was the diameter of the xpipe on both sides was larger than the link pipe diameter from the silencer. Also it is a parallel diameter pipe rather than a flanged type on the original Cat. Firm but controlled tightening solved the problem but deffo not happy already. After fitting and tightening up i didnt refit the guard as I wanted to test the sound and performance. Engine started after taking all H&S checks (). Noise was as expected ( a more throaty /raspy sound) Performance seemed up as well (No test equipment was available just my experience). Tried to refit guard covers.....oh no neither side lined up and looked quite unprofessional but hey ho what could I do?
Well I returnd to said dealership and explained the situation and showed the state of how it actually fitted. I was then told that their Technicians (fitters) always have a problem fitting them!. 2 more were acquired form stock and inspected and it was pretty obvious that the "U" shaped pieces of tube that make up the "X" were either not assembled or weolded correctly resulting in an out of alignment situation. (Money duly refunded but inherent problem not solved but not my concern now.
Secondly I decided to purchase Tec Bike Parts X-pipe. Very fast next day delivery as promised. This item has an extra bracket to allow all original fitting backets to be used (as against the Weslake using only 2 mountings)
Thiss was fitted more quickly probably as I had only just done one!. Again after all H&S checks I started the engine, this time tho the engine didnt run as smoothly as the Weslake item. Also I had to bend the guard brackets to fit the front cover.
Tec contacted and apologies sentfrom them/item returned by me/all monies refunded.
Just wanted to know...Am I expecting too much to buy something that actually fits and works as expected or is this the norm now for non OEM parts.
Thoughts feelings experinces gratefully welcomed
Ian

 

Thanks for that beerkat. It's reassuring to know that people still do have good experiences. I think there is too much of the "CBA" attitude around tbqh.