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Flow pipe protector ??
Paul:
--- Quote from: rradar ---QUIT CRASHING!
--- End quote ---
If only it were that easy :lol:
I can't remember the last time I wnet down. My pipes all busted up but thats from the rocky single track in AZ, not from dumping the bike ;)
rradar:
Ok, so now I go out and smash my FMF Gnarly in the header area that sticks out the left side. I haven't seen protection for that part of the pipe yet. What's the easiest way to remove dents on those thick suckers? How about filling it with H2O and plugging the ends before sending it to the chest freezer for an overnight nap? I will never, ever tell anyone, ever again not to crash.
Paul:
I use plugs in both ends, one has a pressure fitting that connects to my air compressor. I set the ruglator for low pressure 15 - 20 lbs and then i take my torch and heat the dents up until the slowly get pressed out by the pressure in the pipe.
*** GO EASY OR YOU'LL END UP WITH A HOLE IN THE PIPE ***
KXcam22:
Paul,
Did you make the plugs or buy them and how do they attach. How about some pics. I have been considering making a "flow" type pipe protector. It couldn't be that hard, basically saran wrap your pipe and do a fiberglass layup over it using carbon fiber cloth. Sand the heck out of it to make it look purdy and figure out a mount. Thanks. Cam.
Paul:
I measured the end of the pipe and bought the plugs at Home Depot. They have a bolt in the middle that you squish them with causing them to expland and fit the openings tightly. The big one I drilled a hole in and put in a brass fitting that my air compressor connects to.
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