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Flow pipe protector ??
toddwunsch:
OK, before I go and purchase one of these universal pipe protectors that look like the back of a stegasaurus, I was wondering if anyone has some advice for a carbon fiber pipe protector for the Flow pipe that Ty Davis sells with the KX 500 KIT. I contacted both Ty Davis and E-Line and both responded with no-help. I searched all over the internet for information on Flow pipes and found nothing. Apparently this is the company that makes the pipes for Ty Davis ?? Anyways, I have seen these carbon fiber pipe protectors that strap onto the pipe. Since the Flow pipe is more like a 250 pipe rather than the original 500 pipe, I was wondering if anyone might now which other bike or pipe mfg/model's pipe is close enough to the Flow pipe where I could squeeze that carbon fiber protector on there. Also, should I find one, is there any problem with using a dremel tool to modify the protector in case I need to to get it to fit. I've never worked with carbon fiber before.
Thanks.
mikesmith:
Sorry,I think your out of luck on rigging one up.
toddwunsch:
Yeah, that's a bummer. I think I'm going to take the pipe off and run down to my local dealer and start trying to match it up with other pipes on bikes that sell carbon fiber protectors for their pipes. Maybe I can get close enough and with a little mod, make it work. My pipe's getting beat up...
demographic:
--- Quote from: toddwunsch ---Yeah, that's a bummer. I think I'm going to take the pipe off and run down to my local dealer and start trying to match it up with other pipes on bikes that sell carbon fiber protectors for their pipes. Maybe I can get close enough and with a little mod, make it work. My pipe's getting beat up...
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mighty500:
Does it actually protect the pipe?
and todd you said the pipe protector was universal so doesnt that mean it would fit all pipes? just a thought.
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