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Clubroom => Tech Talk => Topic started by: maxi81 on November 03, 2010, 08:33:05 pm

Title: pro form exhaust
Post by: maxi81 on November 03, 2010, 08:33:05 pm
I purchased a pro form pipe for my RM 400T, I fitted it today and notice that my front mud guard hits the pipe when I turn the handlebars. Has anyone heard of this happening to someone else and has anyone got any idea's what I can do?
Title: Re: pro form exhaust
Post by: TM BILL on November 03, 2010, 08:38:44 pm
Buy a GMC pipe  ;) fit great, good price  and made in Australia  :)

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e204/tmbill/Billsbikes2009015.jpg)

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Title: Re: pro form exhaust
Post by: maxi81 on November 03, 2010, 08:52:00 pm
Looks like a good pipe. Where did you purchase it from? Also where did you get your engine painted? I want to get mine painted in the future
Title: Re: pro form exhaust
Post by: LWC82PE on November 03, 2010, 09:04:46 pm
What front fender is that? is it OEM?

Maxi81, you have 2 choices

1 - cut the fender shorter at the back
2 - re-drill 4 new holes in the fender mounting area so that the fender is spaced further forward, but also check tyre clearance at the back. I usally take the fork springs out and temporary tape fender to triple and then compress forks to see if i have it marked in the right area and everythign clears.
Title: Re: pro form exhaust
Post by: oldfart on November 03, 2010, 09:11:34 pm
Put a tap washer between bottom triple & guard to change angle ( rear ) 
Title: Re: pro form exhaust
Post by: LWC82PE on November 03, 2010, 09:35:22 pm
Also DG make pipes for this model aswell.
Title: Re: pro form exhaust
Post by: E74 on November 03, 2010, 09:40:00 pm
Just put some washers between the guard and the lower tripple clamp at the two rearward mounting holes, this will angle the fender upwards at the front and give you the clearance you need at the rear, Pro-form are very good pipes, you won't be dissapointed.
Title: Re: pro form exhaust
Post by: TM BILL on November 04, 2010, 05:55:37 am
Also DG make pipes for this model aswell.

I had a DG pipe on this bike originaly , and it was rubbish  ::) It was very thin walled and after a few rides ended up with more cracks than a Bangcock brothel  :o

I have a proform pipe for the 370 im building and that tits great  :)

However the GMC was by far the best for the 400  :)
Title: Re: pro form exhaust
Post by: TM BILL on November 04, 2010, 05:59:16 am
Looks like a good pipe. Where did you purchase it from? Also where did you get your engine painted? I want to get mine painted in the future

Direct from Geoff Morris concepts , see his website  :)

Motor was painted while it was stripped with VHT satin black engine enamal when backed in the oven for 30 mins  :)
Title: Re: pro form exhaust
Post by: Davey Crocket on November 04, 2010, 08:16:06 am
I have a pro-form on my YZ250A, doesnt look the best but man, does it work. Have a few GMC exhausts on bikes.....look the goods and they work.....give the mayor of "the principality of Morris" a call...buy "Aussie". ;)
Title: Re: pro form exhaust
Post by: Rossvickicampbell on November 04, 2010, 10:56:40 am
just look out - that GMC guy has a horrible attitude  ;D.................................................................nah just kidding - nice stuff.

That's bound to get a bite!
Title: Re: pro form exhaust
Post by: GMC on November 04, 2010, 11:49:49 am
just look out - that GMC guy has a horrible attitude  ;D.................................................................nah just kidding - nice stuff.

That's bound to get a bite!

No one knows what your talking about Rossco
I'm only horrible to you ;D
Title: Re: pro form exhaust
Post by: Rossvickicampbell on November 04, 2010, 12:00:31 pm
and don't I know it.

Geoff thanks for the info re the bike.

regards

Rossco (your best customer)