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Posted: 08:08 pm Dec 13 2010
by OLHILLBILLY
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Mr. Wibbens wrote:The Moose is tough as nails and does not hold moisture like the fiberglass guards do
I used a mapp gas torch and a rubber mallet to form it more easily to the pipe
Did you cut any off of either end? I have one here, and just eyeballing it around the pipe, it looks a good 4" too long.
Hadn't put it on yet because of what was looking like a pending wrestling match. I hadn't thought about heating it though. Have to dig out the propane torch and give it a try.
Posted: 08:14 pm Dec 13 2010
by Mr. Wibbens
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kdxquebec wrote:Sorry guys, I must leave now...I have tons of laundry washing to do tonight.
Not yet!
Posted: 08:16 pm Dec 13 2010
by Mr. Wibbens
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Mr. Wibbens wrote:The Moose is tough as nails and does not hold moisture like the fiberglass guards do
I used a mapp gas torch and a rubber mallet to form it more easily to the pipe
Did you cut any off of either end? I have one here, and just eyeballing it around the pipe, it looks a good 4" too long.
Hadn't put it on yet because of what was looking like a pending wrestling match. I hadn't thought about heating it though. Have to dig out the propane torch and give it a try.[/quote]
**** almost forgot what this thread was about
Nope I did not cut mine
Posted: 08:17 pm Dec 13 2010
by rbates9
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kdxquebec wrote:Sorry guys, I must leave now...I have tons of laundry washing to do tonight.
Not yet!
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Hey look wibbens shaved!
Posted: 08:18 pm Dec 13 2010
by Mr. Wibbens
I believe I got it started with one clamp to hold it in place (maybe in the middle? but not sure)
Seemed like just to start out I used a bigger clamp than it came with
Posted: 08:23 pm Dec 13 2010
by OLHILLBILLY
Ok, I'll have another look at it this weekend. Thanks
Posted: 08:29 pm Dec 13 2010
by Mr. Wibbens
I remember Carvr did not like the idea of banging on the pipe while it is mounted on the motor
Might be something to consider, but unless you have a vise it will be a little more difficult I'd think
Posted: 08:34 pm Dec 13 2010
by rbates9
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Might be something to consider, but unless you have a vise it will be a little more difficult I'd think
Aluminium is pretty soft, add some heat and it gets softer. I wouldn't get the sledg hammer out but a small hammer and some time and I can't see how it would hurt anything. Just think of the impact of hitting a rock hard enough to cave in a pipe.
Posted: 08:38 pm Dec 13 2010
by kdxquebec
Even with a bad installation they work great...Maybe better?
When I got it I was in a hurry to RIDE!
Posted: 08:57 pm Dec 13 2010
by Mr. Wibbens
rbates9 wrote:Mr. Wibbens wrote:I remember Carvr did not like the idea of banging on the pipe while it is mounted on the motor
Might be something to consider, but unless you have a vise it will be a little more difficult I'd think
Aluminium is pretty soft, add some heat and it gets softer. I wouldn't get the sledg hammer out but a small hammer and some time and I can't see how it would hurt anything. Just think of the impact of hitting a rock hard enough to cave in a pipe.
Thats what I'm thinking, I just used a rubber mallet
The guard was a little dirty looking by the time I got it on, with all the burnt rubber on it
Posted: 09:00 pm Dec 13 2010
by KDXsg
To each his own....not even our five fingers are of the same length. haha..
Posted: 09:03 am Dec 14 2010
by Green Hornet
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Mr. Wibbens wrote:The Moose is tough as nails and does not hold moisture like the fiberglass guards do
I used a mapp gas torch and a rubber mallet to form it more easily to the pipe
I'll 2nd Wibby on this. Tough as nails....
Posted: 12:35 pm Dec 30 2010
by trailcutter
will the moose fit the stock pipe...kdx 200-2003???