dented procircuit

[kdxmann]

i have a 01 kawaski ksx200 and it had a huge dent.the dent is located on the ight side of th procircuit mark on the pipe. i want to know how to take it out. the pipe is a series 1 platnum pipe. please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

 

[kdxmann]

thats a kdx200 my bad

 

[KDX1]

I sent mine out to have it repaired. Try www.piperepair.com they did a great job. You may also try a auto body shop, the one near where I worked fixed my pipe they second time I dented it.






00' Kdx200

 

[procircuit21]

Ya, send it out to pacific crest pipe repair they do an amazing job, your pipe will come back looking virtually new. and its only 40 bucks!

 

[CaptainObvious]

The way to remove a dent is through the use of a torch a compressed air. You will need to be able to clamp-off both ends of the pipe, allowing for air to enter and excape. It olny takes a few pounds of air to get the dent out.

Any local shop should be able to get the dent out.

 

[kdxmann]

what do i use to clamp off both ends

 

[rethnal]

I have used a arc welding rod.... Just stick it in the center of the dent, let it cool and grab it with a good pair of plyers and pull it out. It has worked for me...may not for you..........

Expansion plugs can be bought at your local hardware store in the plumbing section.

 

[kdxmann]

so i weld something to the center of the dent and pull it up? but all i wanted to know is how to plug up the ends of the pipe so i can put air in it.

 

[rethnal]

Originally posted by rethnal
Expansion plugs can be bought at your local hardware store in the plumbing section.

There ya go! ;)

 

[kdxmann]

using these expansion plugs how do i put air in there is just a wing nut and a bolt through it. and what size do i need

 

[rethnal]

Yes...you got it.....You can drill the larger of the two plugs and get a air nipple to thread through the plug. A little air leakage is not an issue, since it only takes a few pounds to pop the dents.
As far as size goes.... you have to go down there anyway....take your pipe with you! :)

 

[kdxmann]

for the air nipple can i just stick a tire valve in it for the inflation of tires or is that what u were talkin bout.i never heard of an air nipple

 

[rethnal]

Anything you can connect air to. In tanks... I use the fuel line and a blower attachment. Use your imagination! :)

 

[kdxmann]

cool thanx for ur help ill do it 2 morrow and ill post how things went it is easy enough imn thingin of putting like 70 psi of air into it somewhere round there

 

[jboomer]

Don't blow yourself up! Take these recommendations with a grain of salt. You're the only person responsible if the pipe splits, blows a plug and knocks an eye out or whatever! Just be careful!

 

[Zerotact]

70 psi?? It should only take a few pounds.... you want to pop the dent out not pop the pipe.

 

[kdxmann]

u talkin like 10psi

 

[Tom H]

Anyone know an easy relaible way to prevent the pipe from getting dented in the first place?

 

[rethnal]

Yeah..... don't ride it! :)
Get or make a pipe guard is the best way but still does not guarantee that it won't get dented.

 

[kdxmann]

well its been a few days and i went to my local home depot an the smallest expansion plug was 1.5in and that didn't fit.i dont know where i can get these expansion plugs. well i tried the autobody hop the tried weldin a rod to it but it wouldnt stick they said my pc platnum 1 pipe was aluminum and i told them abot the expansion plug idea and they laughed at me how the hell do i do this please what sizes do i need if worst comes to worst ill order them over the internet please explain everything over again.

 

[whyzee]

Send it off to a repair shop. You're going to hurt yourself. :|

 

[rethnal]

Aluminum huh? That's real funny! :laugh:
I see something wrong here..... Autobody Shop vs. Motorcycle. I would never take anything there!!!!!!!!! Did you tell them it was coated???????

I say just replace it! It sounds like you won't get any satisfaction.

 

[kdxmann]

i dont want to send it to piperepairs.com because ill have to wait 2 weeks and pay alot. is there any pipe repair shops on the eastcoast

 

[rethnal]

Well... you don't want to pay anything on it....and the dent doesn't hurt a thing unless it's within the first 6 inches .... just live with it! Who cares???? Replace it when you have some money.... better yet... ask for a new pipe come Christmas!!!!!

 

[wibby]

please explain everything over again

Wouldn't it be easier to just go back and read it again? ;)