The Yamaha Road Star Warrior Forum

 I have Reinhart pipes and the lower one is lower than I though, taking a sharp turn it kissed the pavement resulting in a ugly scar.  I'm not in the mood or financial possition for a new set of pipes, and the damage is low.  But considering the fact that I bought this bike for it's turning capabilities, I know the pipes will get close to ground again.  So I decided to fabricate a shield for the pipe, so that the shield gets wasted and not the more expensive pipe.  After looking for aftermarked chromed covers, I settled with a Cobra pipe heat shield, it is thick enough, has flame shape ( makes it easier to custom attach to pipe) and it is chromed at $20.  

Damage.

This is how I fixed it using the plate attached to pipe by drilling and threading the pipe (not he heat shield) using M4 metric hex bolts.

Because of the flash it looks nastier than it actually looks in person, the best thing is that if I turn low again and hit the pavement it will only cost me $20 to fix. 

Here is a photo of the mounting area lookin from the wheel well area.

As you may perceive I flexed the flames of the plate so that they mate the inner pipe flush

This a photo of the bike at side stand angle view.

I'm still going to see if I can relocate the angle a little upwards to get more clearance, but at least I'm not too concerned when turning right and causing more damage to the pipes. Thank you.

damn, what an ugly scar on a nice set of pipes.  i guess its kinda like a C-section scar on a stripper

 Unfortunately it is ugly, darn things were placed too low, I bought the bike used with the pipes already installed, so there was not much I could do regarding placement. Down side for using the bike for what it was intended...

holy cow, i just noticed that you have a cannondale and a troybilt lawnmower in your garage next to your warrior just like i do.  i really need to get a ladder tho

 I really hope you don't come from Puerto Rico too, or I'll start to freak out!  well its a great bike, both warrior and cannondale, and troy built is cheap and come with great briggs commercial engines.  jejeje

Good practical fix!

All the 2-2 pipes for the Warrior that are low like that are disasters. I can't imagine what they are thinking. The Samsons are even worse. I loved my Street Sweepers for the noise, but I couldn't take a right side lean without scraping the tips or getting stood up in a lean. I dumped them for a 2-1 setup.

Scorpo90:

...I bought this bike for it's turning capabilities,...

Did you lower it or was that done by the PO?   Are you even aware the bike has been lowered?  Put it back up to stock height and the pipes won't hit quite as quickly.

 PO lowere, pluss I'm not known for my long legs , at current height is perfect for me, if i get it higher again, I might not reach safely at stops.I'm getting a custom built seat, that is slightly lower than stock, I might have some opportunity to raise the bike slightly then. Thank you.

That is what I wanted to avoid since one day I might want to sell the bike and the worst is to have to buy pipes so you can sell it at a reasonable price.

Scorpo90:

I'm not known for my long legs , at current height is perfect for me,

I understand.  Mine is lowered for the same reason.

Shag:

That ain't no scrape...