FX-1 Factory Pipe Install

tshank123

tshank123

Yo hablo ingles
Location
Vegas
I just installed the Factory Pipe in the FX-1, seems a little tight. I did some hammering on the side where it was rubbing the hull. I can get a piece of paper between the hull and the chamber, but thats about it. I dont want to hammer it anymore either because its right near the weld. Does this seem normal. Should I try to get a bigger gap between the chamber and the hull?

Thanks
 
Hogggman

Hogggman

Stock Sucks
Location
White Lake MI
Yes but try doing it by twisting the chamber youd be suprised how much room you can get by doing it if all else fails glue a strip of turf to the hull so it doesnt wear through
 
tshank123

tshank123

Yo hablo ingles
Location
Vegas
hardcore said:
i need a factory pipe for my fx-1, anyone have one?
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I looked for a long time before I broke down and spent the money on a new one. They're rare and rumor has it that this year will be the last run on them. Better buy one while you can.
 
tshank123

tshank123

Yo hablo ingles
Location
Vegas
Hogggman said:
Yes but try doing it by twisting the chamber youd be suprised how much room you can get by doing it if all else fails glue a strip of turf to the hull so it doesnt wear through
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I feel like I've tried everything from twisting, raising the stinger, denting it. I even grinded my hull a little, until I saw purple!!! Whoops, grinded too much, had to repair the hull there.

I'll try twisting some more, but I have a feeling I'll be throwing some turf in there like you suggested.

Thanks.
 
oxnard111

oxnard111

Creative RE Purchasing
Location
so Cali, Ventura/Oxnard area
tshank123 said:
I feel like I've tried everything from twisting, raising the stinger, denting it. I even grinded my hull a little, until I saw purple!!! Whoops, grinded too much, had to repair the hull there.

I'll try twisting some more, but I have a feeling I'll be throwing some turf in there like you suggested.

Thanks.
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sounds like you don't have a true FX-1 chamber then. post a pic
 
tshank123

tshank123

Yo hablo ingles
Location
Vegas
Here it is installed. My problem seems to be finding the balance between having it too close to the hull, and too close to the motor mount. I rotated it a little closer to the motor mount, which maybe doubled the previous distance I had toward the hull, (which still isn't much).
 
Slug

Slug

Forever Young
Location
Gold Coast, Australia
I hate to say it but I don't think you have an fx1 chamber. Even with all the reinforcing to my hull I still had plenty of clearance. I have a stock motor in my fx1 at the moment so I can't send you any pics. There are some pics on my build that you can look at but they aren't very clear.
 
special fx

special fx

X
Location
Brigantine, NJ
Definitely an FX chamber and it looks like it's fitting OK from the pics.

Umm.......I mean it's obviously not an FX pipe. I can't believe someone sold you that thing. I feel so bad about your situation that I'll give you $50 for it just to ease your pain ;)
 
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infamy

infamy

Westside Freeride
Location
Sacramento, California, United States, 10598806276
thats a mod chamber. i have the same one in my fx-1 and fits the same. theres pics of it installed in my build thread. my buddy has a true fx-1 chamber in his fx-1 and has about an inch clearance where the bend in the pipe meets the corner of the tank. unless fpp is making them differently now then they used to. that aint a fx-1 chamber. it will work though. just stick apiece of turf between the pipe and the hull. make sure you replace it once it wears out though.
 
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