ClimbAnyHill Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 I don't even know where to post this request... I was removing my pipes & just realized my right Toomey pipe is slightly rubbing on the frame. It rubs right by the pipe hanger. The left side has clearance & can run my fingers around the pipe no prob. The right side is right on the frame & I know it's not normal. This prob wasn't there before. Lately been riding trails & practicing lots of jumps. Could this of thrown my motor alignment off.. prob with motor mounts?? Why is that pipe rubbing? I can't have this & need it fixed so I can ride Glamis next month pres day! Where's the BHQ tech's, I need help??? Quote
bansheefreak Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 you might try some billet hangers maybe the rubber bushing in the stock hangers lets it move over there while riding a bouncing it around.. or throw a washer on there to move the pipe out some.. Quote
2001JLShee Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 Yeah, I agree, definitely give your pipe hangers a look. I don't think your motor would be shifting around without causing alot of other problems, if it moved your chain and sprockets would let you know because if they're not lined up you surely wouldn't be riding for very long.... Quote
Snopczynski Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 (edited) Space out the pipe with washers on the hanger bolt. Had the same problem with my power pro inframe drag pipes and tm billet adjustable hangers. More than likely this is happening because the jig at toomey got a little out of whack when they made the pipes. Edited January 25, 2007 by Snopczynski Quote
Animalman294 Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 Yeah, there shouldn't be any problems with the motor mounts, but the jumpin' around may have just tweaked something which could be fixed with adjusting the pipe hanger. When I took my stock hangers off to remove my motor I noticed that the rubber between the two piece's of metal that make up the hanger had ripped away from both sides. So I used superglue and hopefully that will hold for a while until I get different hangers.............. Quote
bansheefreak Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 Yeah, there shouldn't be any problems with the motor mounts, but the jumpin' around may have just tweaked something which could be fixed with adjusting the pipe hanger. When I took my stock hangers off to remove my motor I noticed that the rubber between the two piece's of metal that make up the hanger had ripped away from both sides. So I used superglue and hopefully that will hold for a while until I get different hangers.............. mine did that too i just drilled a hole thru it and put a bolt and nut on it.. so its still rubber mounted but wont come apart.. Quote
bada450r Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 you might try some billet hangers maybe the rubber bushing in the stock hangers lets it move over there while riding a bouncing it around.. or throw a washer on there to move the pipe out some.. ive heard people breaking the welds of the pipes w the billet hangers......what i did was i put 2 small bolts on each hanger,and iave never had a problem to this day,ive had my hanger for like a year....by the way john at sandtoyz was the one that told not to go w billet hangers. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Quote
dajogejr Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 Get a couple washers and shim it. Shearer inframes are notorious for hitting the head on the left side pipe. A 1/4 inch stack of washers will do the trick! Quote
Mullet Man Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 you dont have that pipe hanger backwards maybe? (if that would even make a difference?) Quote
ClimbAnyHill Posted January 26, 2007 Author Report Posted January 26, 2007 Bansheefreak: Doesn't that rubber between the pipe hanger serve for antivibration? 2001JLShee: I don't need a look on them, I need to fix this problem. Apperance is always good but here I need something functional for me. My pipes are black so billet hangers aren't allowed to look better than pipes. Mulleet Man: Haaa.. No, that hanger is on correctly. Bada450r: I'll take your word on that.. John @ Sandtoyz, know's their stuff well. Everyone, Snopcynski, Bansheefreak, Animalman: Thanks for the washer spacer Idea, I'll go that route for now... Any one else feel free to drop in with your thoughts, all are appreciated! Thanks. Quote
2003LimitedBanshee Posted January 26, 2007 Report Posted January 26, 2007 Bansheefreak: Doesn't that rubber between the pipe hanger serve for antivibration? 2001JLShee: I don't need a look on them, I need to fix this problem. Apperance is always good but here I need something functional for me. My pipes are black so billet hangers aren't allowed to look better than pipes. Mulleet Man: Haaa.. No, that hanger is on correctly. Bada450r: I'll take your word on that.. John @ Sandtoyz, know's their stuff well. Everyone, Snopcynski, Bansheefreak, Animalman: Thanks for the washer spacer Idea, I'll go that route for now... Any one else feel free to drop in with your thoughts, all are appreciated! Thanks. 2001JLShee wasn't saying to get some blingy hangers, he was saying to look to them as the possible cause of the problem. Whether or not that is where the problem lies it's hard to say. This sounds stupid, but did you check your springs done at the head of the pipe? If one of those weakens or breaks, I've seen it cause the pull on the pipe to shift the pipe's position way more than you would expect. Beyond that if you check all the mounting points on the pipes, silencers etc. the only other explanation is that something on the bike changed position, ie. bent. Good luck. Quote
ClimbAnyHill Posted January 26, 2007 Author Report Posted January 26, 2007 p.s. Thanks Dajogejr! You always help too!! Quote
bansheefreak Posted January 27, 2007 Report Posted January 27, 2007 yeah the rubber helps with vibration.. but a billet one wont.. but ima a cheap ass and my rubber broke so i just put a bolt and nut thru it... its still somewhat rubber mounted just has a bolt thru it now.. i'll prolly get billet ones when i get diff pipes.. Quote
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