FMF Torque Pipe Shape

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pvxr400

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• May 12, 2003

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Hi all, I just bought a FMF Torque pipe (K-35) for my kdx 220 2001.

When looking at the pipe it find it strange that there is a dent on the inside of the pipe (the part of the pipe that is close to the engine). The dent is about in line with the engine exhaust end.

Is this normal? Does the dent is there to make sure that the pipe does not touch the engine/frame?

My kdx is at my brother house and I won't be able to clarify this until the next weekend. I don't want to ask myself if the pipe is ok or not all the week.

Thanks,

Patrick

 

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clutchcover

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If I am not mistaken, that is there to provide space for the powervalve. Without that dent, mine looks like the pipe would hinder the action if it weren't there.

 

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Gerg

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It's supposed to be there. When I got mine from Dennis Kirk, I saw the dent and called them about it. A guy in the warehouse actually went out and pulled another one off the shelf to look at. The indent is there to fit around the engine.

I was relieved to find out I hadn't been shipped a defective pipe!

 

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GREENHORNET

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HEY Take a look at your stock pipe you will find even more dents than the FMF pipe has on it, Your radatior hose is right by the pipe too It's is an awaome pipe--but if you want a pipe that will blow your socks off-- get a Gnarly REV, I have both pipes and love'em.

 

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Doclar

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• May 14, 2003

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That is known as a " Relief Dent" and it is supposed to be there. The problem I had with my fmf woods pipe was that the relief dent was not providing enough relief. I had to send it to fmf for modification ( more dent). The only problem I had was it took many phone calls to fmf and about 3 weeks before it was returned. Moral of the story: Put it on and enjoy. It was well worth the wait!

 

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pvxr400

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• May 17, 2003

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Thanks everybody!

I installed the pipe today and it want well. The pipe makes a lot of low-end power and I like it.