1. 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
    WR = 2st Enduro & CR = 2st Cross

125-200cc Will crimped pipe hurt performance

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by Pedec, Feb 3, 2016.

  1. Palito Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Ontario, Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2009 WR300, 1986 430AE Auto
    Other Motorcycles:
    1989 DR600
    I had a friend straighten a pipe with water pressure, capped one end and filled it with water making sure no air is trapped in it. Capped the other end and attached a high pressure hose to a laboratory test hand pump. Critical thing is bleeding out any air. Then simply pumping it up slowly and watching as the pipe straightens out before your eyes. It takes as much as 800-1,000 psi but is safer than heating an air pressurized pipe. Water is not compressible so if it develops a leak or splits a seem open the pressure is released immediately, no projectiles or catastrophic damage to the pipe. Absolutely critical not to have air in the system. This works best to restore the shape of a pipe and large caved in dents, not so good on the little stone dents. The pump my friend used was about 60 years old, don't know if they still make them. Also it only took about 3 or 4 pumps on the hand lever to achieve those pressures. If it takes more the a few pumps it means there is air in the system that needs to be bled out. I was totally amazed by the process.
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  2. juicypips Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    gloucestershire
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr 360. 2002
    Other Motorcycles:
    Gas Gas TxT 300, Yamaha wr250f
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  3. ohmygewd Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Melbourne, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    13'Berg FE350, 96'WR360, 01 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    Aprilia RSV1000
    That bloke is a loony!!
  4. juicypips Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    gloucestershire
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr 360. 2002
    Other Motorcycles:
    Gas Gas TxT 300, Yamaha wr250f
    Hes restrained compared to most us brits ;) well me any way
  5. everfree Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bend, Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    86 430AE (2), 88 430AE, 87 430WR (2)
    Other Motorcycles:
    87 250 XC, 87 430 CR, '17 GG 300
    Do all Brits wear a tie when they work in the garage? :)
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  6. NCSteve Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Appalachia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 WR300 13 WR165
    Other Motorcycles:
    02 XR250R 00 XR100R
    I think he's had too much...uhhh...tea :rolleyes:
  7. Huskynoobee CH Sponsor ZipTy Racing

    Location:
    Castaic, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449 2006 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    HDUltra Classic IT200 YZ250 SV650s
    That guy Colin is a the perfect example of the fine line between genius and insanity. I love his stuff!:cheers:
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  8. shawbagga Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Eaton, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2018 Gasgas XC250
    Yeah but pants are generally optional.
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  9. juicypips Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    gloucestershire
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr 360. 2002
    Other Motorcycles:
    Gas Gas TxT 300, Yamaha wr250f
    I knew a painter decorator that worked in a 3 pice suit.
    It was pristine an wore no overalls.
    You can wear what you like cant you?
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  10. SmokeyExpress Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Canberra Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 WR300, 1996 WR360,2013 WR125
    That bloke is the same guy who made a pulse jet & fitted it to an old bicycle if I'm not mistaken! Clever fella but a bit happy go lucky! Search for the Pulsejet video! owmygewd if you think he's a looney in this vid you ain't seen nothing yet!
  11. SmokeyExpress Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Canberra Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 WR300, 1996 WR360,2013 WR125
  12. juicypips Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    gloucestershire
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr 360. 2002
    Other Motorcycles:
    Gas Gas TxT 300, Yamaha wr250f
    Yup hes colin furze, built a bunker for the apocalypse sponcered by sky!
    Drift trike, heated slippers, vacume dlippers, magnetic shoes, wolverine claws, flame thrower hands and working assasins creed blade n grappling hook. Thats a few of the fun things he do lol
    Record holder for fastest mobility scooter and made a 600cc tuk tuk
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