Sorry no N. Dakota run

watchman · 06-24-2009, 08:13 AM

I had posted that I might make a N. Dakota run on Wednesday during the Rally and had several inquires from members about going with me. I apologize for not contacting those interested but I had a little bike trouble and felt that it simply was not a good idea to try the run.

I had installed the Vance and Hines pipes that I had taken off of my 05 Nomad to my 08 Nomad. When I did, I checked them over and they showed no signs of cracking. But about 30 miles east of Ogalalla on the trip to Custer the dreaded rear header pipe broke into about 2 inches out from the head. With the help of Rick and Ross, some pop cans, and hose clamps temporary repairs was made and I got to Custer. Also I found that my driving lights had quit and my stock rear tire was wearing extreamly fast. Feeling that I should not push my luck, I decided not to put the extra 400+ miles on the pipe and tire and therefore did not make the trip. I am sorry for not making the run and hope no one was too disappointed.

So now I have been to South Dakota 3 time in 4 years and still have not made it to North Dakota. I guess it is just not meant to be.

Upon returning home Rick loaned me a set of Cobra pipes he had taken off of his 03 Nomad. I installed the new Avon tire that I had setting on the shelf and made repairs to the driving lights. So the bike is now back on the road with a 120 mile test run Sunday.

**coacha** · 06-24-2009, 09:49 AM

Watchman, it is understandable about the concern. Glad you got the bike home and all fixed up though. I remember back in the day using cans to fix holes in my exhaust pipe on my 68 Ford truck. Worked well.

pirate · 06-24-2009, 01:28 PM

Come visit us anytime!

**trip** · 06-24-2009, 02:06 PM

It's certainly understandable Watchman. I'm just glad you made it home OK.

**ringadingh** · 06-24-2009, 05:03 PM

Weld the pipe up, but make a patch to go over it, and try to use a Tig welder preferably. I did this two seasons ago and its still solid as can be. I just welded the crack the first time with a Mig welder and it only lasted a couple weeks.

watchman · 06-25-2009, 05:51 AM

Yes a TIG welder. We did the repair to Liz's pipe last year. Her's failed outside of St Louis and she rode it home broke, about 200 miles.

06-24-2009, 08:13 AM	#1
watchman Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Macon, Missouri Posts: 1,175	Sorry no N. Dakota run I had posted that I might make a N. Dakota run on Wednesday during the Rally and had several inquires from members about going with me. I apologize for not contacting those interested but I had a little bike trouble and felt that it simply was not a good idea to try the run. I had installed the Vance and Hines pipes that I had taken off of my 05 Nomad to my 08 Nomad. When I did, I checked them over and they showed no signs of cracking. But about 30 miles east of Ogalalla on the trip to Custer the dreaded rear header pipe broke into about 2 inches out from the head. With the help of Rick and Ross, some pop cans, and hose clamps temporary repairs was made and I got to Custer. Also I found that my driving lights had quit and my stock rear tire was wearing extreamly fast. Feeling that I should not push my luck, I decided not to put the extra 400+ miles on the pipe and tire and therefore did not make the trip. I am sorry for not making the run and hope no one was too disappointed. So now I have been to South Dakota 3 time in 4 years and still have not made it to North Dakota. I guess it is just not meant to be. Upon returning home Rick loaned me a set of Cobra pipes he had taken off of his 03 Nomad. I installed the new Avon tire that I had setting on the shelf and made repairs to the driving lights. So the bike is now back on the road with a 120 mile test run Sunday. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-24-2009, 09:49 AM	#2
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Sorry no N. Dakota run Watchman, it is understandable about the concern. Glad you got the bike home and all fixed up though. I remember back in the day using cans to fix holes in my exhaust pipe on my 68 Ford truck. Worked well. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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06-24-2009, 01:28 PM	#3
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	Sorry no N. Dakota run Come visit us anytime!
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06-24-2009, 02:06 PM	#4
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Sorry no N. Dakota run It's certainly understandable Watchman. I'm just glad you made it home OK. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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06-24-2009, 05:03 PM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Sorry no N. Dakota run Weld the pipe up, but make a patch to go over it, and try to use a Tig welder preferably. I did this two seasons ago and its still solid as can be. I just welded the crack the first time with a Mig welder and it only lasted a couple weeks. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-25-2009, 05:51 AM	#6
watchman Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Macon, Missouri Posts: 1,175	Sorry no N. Dakota run Yes a TIG welder. We did the repair to Liz's pipe last year. Her's failed outside of St Louis and she rode it home broke, about 200 miles.
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