Leaky pipe

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kx_guy86

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• Feb 18, 2003

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Recently noticed when I washed my bike that my pipe leaks from where it hooks up to the engine. It doesn't even look like it is going in straigt. It dribbles out oily stuff. Looks like the only way to fix this is to buy a new pipe, or put my stock one back on :(. Is it fine is I keep out of water and stuff?

 

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yam 3

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• Feb 18, 2003

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Pull it off and try using high temp rtv gasket sealer on the inside of the flange to help seal it.

 

rickyd

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• Feb 18, 2003

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May want too replace the "o" rings and springs.. Plus the copper gasket that the pipe sits against inside the cylinder..
Rick

 

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kx_guy86

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I'm think it is a problem with the way it is seated. I'm gonna pull it off, bend it then put it back on. Thanks for the help though!

 

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• Feb 18, 2003

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Originally posted by rickyd
May want too replace the "o" rings and springs.. Plus the copper gasket that the pipe sits against inside the cylinder..

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Good advice there the only thing I would add is once you've done all that learn to jet the bike so it isn't spooging (black oily stuff is called spooge).  Do a search on jetting or spooge and you'll have enough reading to keep you busy for days.

 

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kx_guy86

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jetting is fine :) just exhaust i think, checked the plug and it is tan

 

rickyd

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• Feb 19, 2003

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ANother thing to check, is how you install the pipe.. I was always told too start at the front of the bike and work my way back too the silencer.. Hook up the springs first, then the mounting bolts, that way it seats angainst the cylinder..
Hope this helps..
Rick

 

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• Feb 20, 2003

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quicky ?. Guy at the dealer didn't know if you are supposed to use the copper gasket with an FMF pipe. Are you?

 

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• Feb 20, 2003

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yes, you will need the copper gasket.
my bike (with an FMF REV pipe) was missthe copper gasket. as soon as i put it on, the spooge went away. but like they said, make sure the jetting is correct. then you will be good to go.