vintage AJS exhaust pipe bending and first start.

[o0OMouseO0o]

Did you compact the sand or was it a special grade or simple builders sand?

I've attempted and had various levels of fail when bending exhaust tube but will try this next time I need a new exhaust.

[o0OMouseO0o]

Did you compact the sand or was it a special grade or simple builders sand?

I've attempted and had various levels of fail when bending exhaust tube.

[scylla01]

Thanks for responding so quickly.

[980berringa]

Yes, we did use sand in the pipe. It must be very dry and we welded ends on the pipe leaving just a small 1/8th hole to let any steam out. Have seen these explode when damp sand is used with the ends welded closed. We used the same method to bend handlebars for a vetran Jap twin we are currently building. Thanks.

[ogrilp400]

The reason it flattened a little is because the pipe expands length ways and in diameter when it is heated up and so goes loose. What you need to do is put a large screw and pad in the end plate to push the sand down tight again after it is heated.

[scylla01]

Did you use sand in the pipe to avoid kinking? Beautiful job.

[lamaneta]

Muy ingenioso, me ha gustado mucho. 

[980berringa]

@lamaneta Translated "Very clever, i liked it"

Thank you.

[pgabrieli]

very nicely done! ingenuity (or enginenuity?) and skills! WAY TO GO! hats off for an excellet work

[PeteCovell]

wow! is that an E6? we have a 20's bike with the E6 Engine, do you know of any places to get spares for when we finally get round to restoring?

thanks, peter.

[980berringa]

@PeteCovell Hi Peter. This one i an E5. There is no one place to find parts, but some items are obtained through word of mouth around the clubs, or swap meets, and other items we have had to make. Happy restoring.

[shiftit13]

the chrome on the pipe didnt come off when you heat it or it is stainless pipe so nice to see how its made

[980berringa]

@shiftit13 Hi there. I used stainless pipe and after bending i had it nickle plated. Cheers

[Slashfan1217]

great vid,nice old aj

cheers from sunny Almeria spain

[Begbucks]

wow you're a pro (I won't even comment how gloves save skin)

[thegenrl]

excellent! this is what i want to see on youtube. i wouldnt have thought to use that charcoal pit thing.

[domimomi1992]

hell yeah!!

[domimomi1992]

hell yeah!!

[fasteddy350]

nice job and nice bike! thanks for the inspiration

[jackatay]

what size of that tube?

[ericg83z]

haha thats a great idea, howd u get the coal that hot tho ? u have to tell me!!

[Staffyishere]

What a great moment when she first fires up!! Great job on the pipe bending too. I'll be using a variation of that idea when it comes time to doing my exhaust i think.