05-17-2013, 11:28 AM
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2006 lifan rusty pipe
I'm having a hard time finding an exhaust system for my lifan.It is rusted and the only ugly part of the bike.Where can I get a replacement.I know some of you guys have custom done some exhaust systems.It is a lf200gy any help would be greatly appreciated.
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05-17-2013, 01:14 PM
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience."  Mark Twain2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894 |
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05-19-2013, 11:54 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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You may not need a replacement, particularly if the pipe does not have holes in it. Try the electrolytic de-rusting method.
I use a plastic garbage can for the process, and fill it with 15 gallons of warm water. To that, I add 15 tbsp of Arm and Hammer Super Washing Soda and mix well. Insert a piece of scrap steel that is the same size or larger than the exhaust header pipe (don't include the muffler for this step); make sure that the scrap steel is mostly rust-free. Connect the positive clamp of a 12 volt battery charger to the scrap steel and the negative to the exhaust header (make sure the area that the clamp is attached to is clean and rust-free). After a few minutes, the washing soda solution will slowly begin to swirl around, and bubbles will rise to the surface, as the rust is removed from your header and deposited on the scrap steel. Make sure that the two items in the water don't touch each other, and use a GFCI outlet for safety (a good idea, but not madatory). Give the header 10 minutes, unplug the charger and have a look. You'll be pleasantly surprised. Give the header a couple of coats of high-heat paint, and you're good to go.
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05-19-2013, 01:51 PM
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That's a great tip, Weld!
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894 |
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05-19-2013, 02:12 PM
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My 1950s metal lawn chairs came out really nice using that method.
Weld is a xr200 header pipe close to a gy pipe?
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05-19-2013, 02:44 PM
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I have a complete stock exhaust system for sale
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05-20-2013, 01:04 PM
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