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British Bikes / Re: how to remove seized pipes?
« on: December 30, 2009, 02:35:42 PM »
Thanks chaps.
T.B.S. :
 Their Peashooters have T140 bracket so straightforward fixing.
           The Megas have potentially replaceable baffles (?) (for when they're worn out) universal sliding mount, could be more fiddly to fit?  :-\
Which ones sound better in your opinion?
Which ones are louder?
Would either involve any jet changes?

Searchguru :
Someone on realclassic was recommended this, but I think it was for putting his old pipes back on. I've read the .pdf 
 Is pipe jointing stuff necessary for new pipes though?  If not, I'll put them on without.

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British Bikes / Re: how to remove seized pipes?
« on: December 28, 2009, 02:12:58 PM »
New downpipes are going on, and I read elsewhere about Foliac graphite compound, but can't find the details as to what this involved. Would it be a good idea to use some of this to aid a better seal between the pipe and stub?
Also, has anyone got experience of Brituro Megaphones or Peashooters?

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British Bikes / Re: how to remove seized pipes?
« on: December 17, 2009, 05:07:41 PM »
L.A.B, thanks for that,
I'm new here, and to classic bike ownership / repairs too.
M.M. have a free standing butane gas torch using gas lighter refills. From what you say,that might be more appropriate.

Searchguru,
Really appreciated your comments,
I was concerned about that too, so I'll also look for a heat shield mat.

Wolfie

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British Bikes / Re: how to remove seized pipes?
« on: December 17, 2009, 04:37:56 PM »
Thanks L.A.B. for your reply,

I had considered that serious heat might be the thing. If I look at getting a Machine Mart gas torch, there seem to be a couple of options. One comes with 10,14, 17mm nozzles and the other says, 17mm, 40mm flat and 22mm for pipes.
But I'm assuming the latter is perhaps overkill for this job? (And I'll make sure the petrol tank is out of the way ;D)

Wolfie


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British Bikes / how to remove seized pipes?
« on: December 17, 2009, 03:04:48 PM »
Hi,
Triumph newbie, needs advice on best removal method.
Replacing original pipes on 28 year old T140. Tried Plus-Gas overnight, twice. Using rubber mallet & wood block.
Have removed R.H. & balance, but L.H. pipe is rusted to the stub solid. Any movement on the pipe is due to stub unscrewing slightly, as pipe is moved sideways. Forward movement only shakes stub in thread
I don't want to damage stub or stub thread in cylinder. How to proceed? :-\

Thanks

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