2011 250xc Pipe Guard

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Edited Date/Time 1/27/2012 3:47pm
I am considering a pipe protector for my new 250xc. I'm thinking about a carbon fiber guard but I've been told that it will keep heat in and the motor will run hot. Any advice on this would be very helpful!

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rcb255 3/15/2011 4:10pm
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The carbon pipe guard will also act as a heat shield. It will retain heat more than an aluminum one but not enough to matter much.
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FreshTopEnd 3/15/2011 4:36pm
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Not a particular issue on a smoker, I'd think; no where near the heat as on a four stroke.
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Roscoe33 3/15/2011 5:00pm
3/15/2011 5:00pm Edited Date/Time 3/15/2011 5:05pm
Don't worry about heat build up, think of the power loss when you get that big ding without it and if it's a KTM power part you have warranty with it.
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click click bang bang 3/15/2011 5:01pm
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Shouldn't matter on a 2stroke.

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SkidSteer 3/15/2011 5:22pm
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Dyl80 wrote:
I am considering a pipe protector for my new 250xc. I'm thinking about a carbon fiber guard but I've been told that it will keep heat...
I am considering a pipe protector for my new 250xc. I'm thinking about a carbon fiber guard but I've been told that it will keep heat in and the motor will run hot. Any advice on this would be very helpful!

Thanks!!!
http://www.elineaccessories.com/

You can also get a "vented" one......RC used one his last year on his CR 250 in the Nationals.
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Motoxtombo 3/15/2011 5:31pm
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Kevin Hines at E-Line told me years ago that a 2 stroke bike with a pipe guard runs better because the pipe stays hotter.
I just saw this on the E-line website too. Properly designed 2 stroke pipe guards will protect exhaust pipes from power robbing dents and increases horsepower by elevating gas flow temperature
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Dyl80 3/15/2011 8:17pm
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Hey thanks everybody, great help I really appreciate it!!!

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