So what exactly is FP warrenty policy...

[shawn_NJ]

I was wondering why I had a stubborn oil leak at the headpipe... Well now I know! How exactly did this happen? The pipe never really overheated? I'm at a loss on this one.

 

[nikad58]

they should warranty that crack.. hey why not try calling them ?

 

[shawn_NJ]

I did not actually expect them to cover it. I am not original owner, think they would? I am just pissed about it dying.

 

[sjetrider]

they will cover it if it failed due to a defect, regardless of who owns it or bought it. The policy is pretty cut and dry. I have seen them cover stuff I didn't think they would. My guess is yours will be covered.

 

[Kaveman]

Yeah, give them a call at 1-707-463-1322 or send an email to fpcrew@factorypipe.com They have always done us right on any issues we've had...no hassle!

 

[shawn_NJ]

Cool, I will call them up and ask them!

 

[Mark44]

let us know how it turns out.

Mark44

 

[nikad58]

They Will tell you to send it to them and might take a few weeks but I will bet when they get it they will ship you out another right away ! Not much guess work on why it cracked..

 

[Kaveman]

Hey Nikad, I'm curious, why do you think it cracked. I have one that has been clearanced for power valves. Been running it for two years with no trouble so far.

 

[Talsivar]

i had the exact same thing happen. i wasn't the original owner either i sent it in and in 1 week i had a brand new one on my doorstep:biggthumpup: as long as it hasn't been ported or abused they will replace it.

 

[#ZERO]

What happens if you port or ceramic coat the head pipe, will they still warranty the pipe for cracks?

 

[shawn_NJ]

Then I'm screwed, this has been bored to 47mm (650 pipe going into a 750).

 

[Talsivar]

They will not warranty a ported pipe. When i talked to them before i sent it in they told me porting or boring the pipe voids the warranty, because it weakens the pipe and can cause it to crack.

 

[shawn_NJ]

Figures... Ouch I am out alot of $$$ on that headpipe! I had to install a STOCK x2 exhaust, just so I dont lose the weekend for riding.... Worst part is I just got a SJ MOD chamber in the mail today....Please KILL ME!

 

[Jawbreaker]

Maybe a good local machine shop would weld it back up and deck it for you at a reasonable cost.

How deep does the crack go?

 

[nikad58]

Hey Nikad, I'm curious, why do you think it cracked. I have one that has been clearanced for power valves. Been running it for two years with no trouble so far.

I think it cracked because of a casting flaw..

The new ones are bored a little..

shhhh... I wouldn't say a word about it being bored.. could be a $15.00 gamble with big gains if it works.. nothing to loose by trying (other than $15.00) I'm sure they will be able to weld it also !

 

[Shonuff]

I like Butch's idea.

 

[turbohatch3]

shhhhh! they could be listening right now

 

[douglee25]

I'm sure you couldn't even tell after all the hours if it was bored or not. Send it back. Even if it was bored, removing one mm of material isn't going to cause that.

Doug

 

[Scorn800]

Might be worth sending it back. FFP is pretty good about warranty.
Could just file it down a little and JB weld outside and see if it leaks.