How to fix two stroke exhaust pipe dents︱Cross Training Enduro

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Read our disclaimer before using info in this vid! www.crosstrainingenduro.com/disclaimer.html As Chuck says in the video, this is only one way to fix dinged pipes. The hydro method is also increasingly popular, and probably safer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGjSXoCJhKqGZ68

[@DonnDIY]

Love this channel, love the videos. And I also hate it - because of this channel and you, Barry, I have now bought myself an enduro bike, I now throw myself around in the woods every weekend and get bruises, I now pour my hard earned money into the petrol tank of the bike. And I now can't wait to do it again every weekend. I have a bunch of friends who do the same. Cheers, mate!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

it's very addictive donn, and won't leave track marks on your arm (unless a buddy uses you for traction). 😎

[@dazaladz]

I bent two pipes with carbon guards, used a hydra force blow out kit (fancy version of power washer method) to take dents out and it also straightened the pipes back to very near factory shape. Had to use a bar on one of them but now they both fit properly

[@bradleymorris8875]

This was fun. I didn’t learn anything but had a few good laughs.

[@PNWEnduro]

I stopped using carbon pipe guards for a couple reasons 1 it's easier to fix a dent than a kink in the pipe and 2 they are expensive, I can get a brand new pipe for only $60 more than a pipe guard alone.

[@archiehurley1094]

I don't no where your getting your pipes from by my last one for my exc200 cost $350

[@PNWEnduro]

Rocky Mountain ATV/MC FMF Gnarly pipe $215, P3 carbon guard $155.

[@TheKtm300rider]

@@archiehurley1094 I used to work parts in a KTM dealership, oem 2 stroke pipes can be upwards of $500, and the KTM powerparts ones are around $350. But if you go with the same fmf pipe but from a typical supplier (wps, tucker rocky, parts unlimited, or direct from mfg) it costs around $250 and the only difference is it doesn't say "KTM powered by FMF" on it.

[@sushimamba4281]

Unbolt your pipe, dig a large hole in the backyard, place the pipe in the hole and carefully backfill with dirt removing any air gaps. Mark the spot with an old stick, or draw a map where you buried it. Leave pipe there over winter and forget about it. In springtime, dig it up, clean it up a bit and stick it back on the bike. It'll still be dented, but you'll feel a lot better about it. PLus you will have avoided riding in cold, wet and muddy conditions for about 3 months, bonus.

[@calin7017]

That sign "free range kids" is more effective than "beware of dogs" ... lol

[@corbinr9253]

Personally I use a pipe guard made by hyde. Protects like the metal ones but without the weight. Definitely would recommend

[@Seldoff]

I leave gauge connected to the valve so I can monitor for dangerous pressure rising while heating. Also I first preheat pipe then add pressure. I cover ends with some heavy rugs to slow down any flying parts or bolts. All in all this method works like charm for big dents with large area. Not so easy for small ones, maybe I need to get more powerful torch.

[@dirtbikesicehockey4788]

Can this method fix the dents in my head?

[@fredman1085]

"Can this method fix the dents in my head?" Yes, but you need more air pressure. 1st, you need to scoop out that useless gray stuff that dirt bikers don't use anyway...it's like first cleaning the carbon out of your pipe.

[@willeypoboy6052]

The one thing I haven't bashed up yet on my yz250fx. I'm hell on plastics, levers and rims though! 4 stoker a gear hi guy here. Thanks Chuck!

[@archiehurley1094]

2 stroke mate

[@mirmur222]

Last protection is good but if terrain is muddy, is adding 10 kg to your bike pretty fast and need to stop often to get rid of the mud pilled up behind. I'm using one self made from aluminum - 10 mm bars netted together that helps with mud and is very light.

[@mavos1211]

I see Colin Furze use a pressure washer to get dents out using a similar process. You have to be careful though because the pressure rises really quickly! Great video and love the safety Sandals are they the Jesus creeper 3000 with reinforced straps and anti slip sole?

[@petertaylor3424]

Ive done it successfully but use quite a bit of pressure and flow . does split the odd weld but ends up straight.

[@fredman1085]

This isn't limited to Barry at all, this is said quite a lot. "None of the professionals do this, or Professionals rebuild after every so many hours, etc..." Barry addressed this immediately after but really, it's apples to oranges of what professionals do and what we do if only because we don't have a paid mechanic throwing on parts that we don't pay for.

[@thomasgreen8532]

Yes I have repaired a numberl of them over the years, repairing pipes were a weekly thing in the daze when nearly every bike had a low pipe. with the help of sewer plugs and a few other misc. things from the Hardware store. creating a back up system that catches the plug if it blows is a good idea too, you really don't want them flying across the yard, Oh yes, do this out side!! I alway begin by burning out the pipe first. Mapps gas is ok but I welding torch works better. be careful not to over heat the pipe, adding more air is not recommended.

[@CaptainLicorice]

I tried the water and freezing one, it pushed the dent out slightly but also changed the bend in the pipe to the point where it wouldn't fit without some persuasion aka a rubber mallet

[@jwiereng]

pressure washer works well. be sure to purge out all the air. Air is compressible, water not so much

[@kingb75126]

Absolutely loved this video.😂😂😂😂

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Thanks Brandon!

[@GunFunZS]

Colin furze's pressure washer hack comes to mind.

[@EddyOtway]

I have the Ballard's offroad stainless steel pipe and it is strong AF, don't even use a carbon guard on it and i've bashed it around, no dints yet after 12 months.

[@EddyOtway]

len bong it gave a little more mid to top, when I got mine it was around the same price as the other pipes $380aud and came with a free set of t-bars👍🏻

[@Jurgy777]

Small spot welds, 6mm allthread, nuts, washers and a slide hammer handle is another way to do it. Or at least to pull the largest part of dents out.

[@johnjohnson9658]

Plug 1 end shoot some lighter fluid in the open end and swing vigorously for 30 seconds then take a lighter and light the open end the explosion wont hurt the pipe but will pop it back to original spec.

[@doublehelix109]

need to remake this video and use a 'plumbers pump'. can buy it as a kit for about $125euro. using them here in nz a lot!

[@v1kku]

$125euro??

[@amindnew527]

your music there had just a wiff o Doobies "What a fool..." nice tips!!

[@davidpain702]

Another great video! I have used a similar technique to pull dents but long term your can't beat the heavy aluminium guard as shown in your vid. Mine come from Poland I believe but looks exactly the same. Keep up the good work!

[@infidelmat]

USA dudes can get their pipes completely refurbished for about 60$, they realign everything so it fits normally again, and weld if needed, something the home kits can't really do.

[@TheHuckHD]

im a usa dood and have never heard of this. how and where

[@gabewilliams5993]

I love Hard Enduro hillcrest pipe repair

[@infidelmat]

@@TheHuckHD check out www.fusiononeusa.com I sent them 2 Gnarly and 1 Oem pipe so it was worth the shipping from up north. I had one pipe that would no longer fit, a the others were folded at the header.

[@eliworks8549]

I had 2 done at piperepair.com last year, with shipping they end up more like $80 a pipe, but they fix dents and bent necks. I'm thinking of trying a p-tech guard so don't have to send out a couple pipes a year. as noted fusion one is the other.

[@25wasthespeedlimit40]

Confucius say, "Pipe get bent from stone but Stoner get bent from pipe"

[@crosstrainingenduro]

😂

[@25wasthespeedlimit40]

@@crosstrainingenduro Oh Barry, either you're the only one that gets me or I'm just not funny 🙁

[@crosstrainingenduro]

the pleasure and the pain of having a bent sense of humour!

[@yessir863]

Ballard makes a very tough pipe

[@rajkirannatarajan9276]

Anytime gases are sealed inside a thin metal container whose halves are held together by a weld, and heated so the pressure goes up...... watch out 🙃 especially if that gas may contain gasoline and oil vapors.

[@Bike-Breakers]

i would use a pressure washer. it is safe and doesn't convert your exhaust into a "pipe-bomb" lol

[@jeremysetdec]

Using water pressure is much safer than using air. Rig a pressure washer, fill with water.

[@Jurgy777]

More like.. This is absolutely the best way to pop out dented pipes! Make sure to wear flip flops in case you gotta run faster than your average tenny runner when it grenades in your face.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

funny thing is i completely forgot to ask him which WAS the best way in his opinion....

[@Jurgy777]

@@crosstrainingenduro I've actually used his method and, if you're cautious, it works well for steel/s.s. pipes. Titanium - that idk?

[@TDJ3rd]

Fill with water, place in chest freezer. Dont leave in too long

[@kennychesswas3642]

i got neighbour to fix mine be the thing ripped in half and i still rode around for weeks🤐🤐

[@bradleythomsen3083]

Like noise insurance.

[@Matt_T_Garner]

A super cheap way to fix it is to plug one end and put a hose in the other so it’s tight and turn that bitch up and bang it will pop out

[@wv4life375]

Waiting for Wang Fuk Choo the famous tire maker to start making rip off pipes.

[@will7its]

Free range kids can stop a pipe plug real well, no need for rags or duct tape.....😅

[@archiehurley1094]

115psi and a Oxy propane get it really hot not that weak ass ciggy lighter

[@enduro-parts-aus]

115psi and you are holding a bomb haha

[@robsonenduro3316]

why fix it if same will happen tomorrow :)

[@crosstrainingenduro]

so true!

[@Bike-Breakers]

why even mount a pipe, if you damage it every day? :)

[@robsonenduro3316]

@@Bike-Breakers that's a valid point, you'd save weight and labor. We don't want to scary squirrels though.

[@LokleyTheo]

Why use air when you can use water? Any hydraulic will work, most simple is using pump from pump-jack.

[@TheCharillz23]

i'm curious. i have some old bottle jacks, can you explain a bit more?

[@markhalden3922]

@@TheCharillz23 look up hydroforming

[@LokleyTheo]

@@TheCharillz23 Mark is right, hydroforming will explain it better. About bottle-jack - you just need pump part from it, with wielding you attach fitting on "out", provide water on "in", seal exhaust (like on video), fill it with water, connect pump and pump slowly. Bottle-jack pump is better then pressure washer because it provides more control, you can pump it slowly and see if all works fine. But any high pressure pump should work

[@user-cl1vx7ft3y]

i aint repairing my power dent

[@Rraven19]

BoO0pP

[@mototrailz]

Simple ... ride a 4T !

[@bradleythomsen3083]

Prevention is the best method.