Lrd pipe help

[Coollaxer]

Ok so to my understanding the pipe is adjustable, but mine leaks fumes were the 2 peices slide together on the pipe....you know the adjustable part...is this normAl? Does it effect the proformance? Also if it's fixable how do I fix it?

 

[Blaaster]

If it leaks any it will affect performance, but what is worse it may create a lean condition which will fry the piston.

Not knowing how much it is leaking and wether it is damaged in any way, I cannot comment on how you could repair it.

It may just need pulling apart and cleaning the mating surfaces.

Member Herpderplol has/had one and may be able to shed some light when it comes to stopping the leak.

 

[Coollaxer]

Ok, is it possible to weld the leak shut? Or jb weld?

 

[Coollaxer]

And will it damage the pipe if I weld the leak? I'm not planning on adjusting it at all I love It the way it is

 

[Wifesblaster]

I think another member used high temp RTV sealant. That should do the trick.

 

[Coollaxer]

But would it hurt if I weld it bc I'm not going to adjust it all bc it's good the way it is and I'm looking for a permanent fix

 

[DUALSTROKE]

You can put a bead of hi temp rtv on it and it will seal for a bit. The best solution but you can't reverse it is to find where you like it the most and then braze it so it's one piece. It's a good concept but a bad design.

 

[Wifesblaster]

Where is it adjusted now? Fully extended is for bottom end and closed is for top end.

 

[Coollaxer]

i think its more of a bottom end, i got it how its set up, the pipe came with the bike and has tons of low end tourqe

 

[Wifesblaster]

Well before you go welding/brazing it I would adjust it a little in both directions and see how you like it. I personally would not braze it. If you plan on doing future mods then you may want to move it around some to match your riding style. It will also hurt the resale value of the pipe.

 

[Coollaxer]

will it hurt it if i just leave it the way it is?

 

[Wifesblaster]

It needs to be sealed. Just put some high temp rev sealant on it and your done.

 

[Herpderplol]

Heres the thing.

It has to be sealed with high-temp RTV silicone.

I tried for an hour to put my pipe on when i got it, you can not fit the pipe in/out with it together, so NO do NOT weld it.

Awk08 used to have one, he said he could get it in/out, but i could not to save my life...

 

[Coollaxer]

Ok, we're can I get this stuff?

 

[Wifesblaster]

Any automotive store will carry it.

 

[Herpderplol]

Auto parts stores


Permatex® Ultra Copper® 81878 - Maximum Temperature RTV Silicone Gasket Maker | O'Reilly Auto Parts

 

[Coollaxer]

ok thanks guys and ik this is off topic but are alba pro lite nerfs worth it for 90$ new off ebay?

 

[Herpderplol]

The albas are the exact same as the tusk ones, unless you get a different color, the only difference is the sticker on them

 

[Awk08]

after smearing hi temp copper "band-aids" ON the joint 2 or 3 times,
only to have it burn thru after a few rides,
i finally pulled it completely apart, layed a heavy dose of the hi temp copper about 2" wide and an inch or so inside where the over piece ends, then reassembled it and cleaned off the excess mess i had created.
it lasted a whole season before springing another small leak.
at that time i had had enuf and sold it before i did break out the welder.

fyi...out of the 4 right bend pipes i have tried, that LRD was a close second to my favorite trinity

 

[Herpderplol]

I did the same as what Awk just said, i smeared it on the outside, and it leaked.

In the end i took it apart and did it the right way.

One suggestion, put the stuff on the part that connect to the muffler, that way you wont push a big pile up and out. And twist it a little as you slide it together