Quest for a Pipe Guard

[HuskyDude]

I've ask around, even put a word in at GasGasUK, Trialenduro.com and Gofasters.

It seems no one has made a Carbon Fiber Pipe guard that fits the "new" 2009/2010 bend for the OEM GasGas pipe.

Does anyone know of one? And maybe some pics also. I would like one that fits the expansion chamber.

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[dank]

it aint carbon fiber, but hyderacing.com makes a pipeguard skidplate combo that fits 07 to current gasgases. i have the older one on my ec250, but i havn't gotten to test it out yet, but there are some threads in the chassis section about them. the part is around $175. the frame mount isnt the best, but its reletively easy to make a different one. otherwise it went on pretty easy.

 

[SpeedyManiac]

I've tried carbon fibre guards and the hyde. The carbon fibre lasted 3 seasons, and the hyde lasted 1.5 seasons. Both broke in half. For my new bike, I've gone to what I think is the ultimate pipe guard:

 

[Todd5774]

Very nice!

I assume you made it? Did you draw up any plans before or bend it as you went?

Could you also explain how you attach it to the bike, looks like you have welded some nuts to the frame? is this strong enough?

 

[flybars]

I have seen silver colored one's just like that for sale on some website. Probly a Australian site. Maybe Force.com?
I like it alot, but would like a few more cross pieces to guard against all those sharp rocks that seem to hit from all angles.
I found the site. Whips makes one for the Ktm. Maybe would fit?

 

[SpeedyManiac]

There's a local guy who makes these. No plans or drawings though, all custom built since he does it on a bike by bike basis. Nuts are welded to the frame. It will eventually bend into the pipe with enough abuse, but it will definitely out last a carbon fiber or hyde pipe guard, and protects the pipe a lot better.

Keep in mind I very rarely dent a pipe and instead usually kink it from bashing into logs. Since I started riding trials I've started to ride over the logs better so hopefully this will out last the bike.

My girlfriend runs a carbon fiber pipe guard in conjunction with the cage on her KTM for added protection, but truth is I just can't afford to go spend a bunch of money on the carbon fiber one considering I rarely have denting issues.

For reference, the whole guard weighs about 3 pounds (it's made from tubing).

 

[das]

quest for a pipe guard

I've ask around, even put a word in at GasGasUK, Trialenduro.com and Gofasters.

It seems no one has made a Carbon Fiber Pipe guard that fits the "new" 2009/2010 bend for the OEM GasGas pipe.

Does anyone know of one? And maybe some pics also. I would like one that wraps around and protects the expansion chamber also, in case of a right hand spill. The one from E-line I have stops a bit short.

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try these
www.2tracing.it
www.ciarlo.info
both in italy
ciao

 

[HuskyDude]

try these www.ciarlo.info both in italy ciao

Yes this one looks good . http://www.ciarlo.info/gas3.JPG
My Italian sucks could you translate pricing? Do they take Visa?
Have you dealt with them before?

What is 75€ + iva ?

 

[kendunn]

I don't speak Italian, but I think that is Euro + value added tax or whatever they call it. You shouldn't have to pay that shipping to the USA I don't think. 75 Euro is right at $100 American I believe.

 

[PEB]

Speedy, How did you break the Hyde and where did it break? I like the cage.

 

[SpeedyManiac]

The rivets tore out, so I fixed it. Then a few rides later the whole thing fell apart in the middle of the race.

 

[dank]

as far as your Italian goes, look for the word idoma, or something like it, that should let you select a language, that or enter the website into google translator, works like a charm.

 

[biggstr6]

I've thought about a pipe guard ,but most of the ones I've seen are so expensive (1/2 - 1/3 the cost of a new pipe) I'm just gonna save that money towards a new pipe when & if I put a hole in it.

 

[twowheels]

... or have the dents blown out by a competent vendor. The only downside (beyond having a squashed pipe in the middle of a ride) is the time it takes going back and forth.

 

[das]

Yes this one looks good . http://www.ciarlo.info/gas3.JPG
My Italian sucks could you translate pricing? Do they take Visa?
Have you dealt with them before?

What is 75€ + iva ?

iva is vat,
in italy everyone uses these pipeguards, try and send them a fax, they don't have email they may not ship to america.
bye

 

[HuskyDude]

I'm looking for someone or maybe who knows someone that lives in Italy that wouldn't mind calling them. 'Ciarlo '.
To find out if indeed they will ship to Canada. They have a e-mail link, I have tried numerous times without a reply. I fear if I call them by phone, no one there will understand English.
I like their Carbon Fiber pipe guard and would purchase it. If I could get a hold of someone there...

Any suggestions.

 

[skid jackson]

make up some bullshit story about wanting to be the canadian distributer ... that should catch someones attention!!

 

[HuskyDude]

make up some bullshit story about wanting to be the canadian distributer ... that should catch someones attention!!

Ya, That might work... OK....Now how do you say that in Italian.

 

[das]

I'm looking for someone or maybe who knows someone that lives in Italy that wouldn't mind calling them. 'Ciarlo '.
To find out if indeed they will ship to Canada. They have a e-mail link, I have tried numerous times without a reply. I fear if I call them by phone, no one there will understand English.
I like their Carbon Fiber pipe guard and would purchase it. If I could get a hold of someone there...

Any suggestions.

i'll try and phone them and then let you know if they ship to canada.

 

[HuskyDude]

Thank You.