P3/Gnarly fit

bkwdc · #1 10-23-2013, 03:54 PM

I recently purchased a like new Gnarly and a (still in the bag) P3 protector from a member. This thing fits horribly. It has a big gap all across the cross tube part of the pipe. Is there something I'm missing here short of beating with a rubber mallet. I've never had this problem with P3 or other brands.

btw it is in fact the correct pipe and protector since both products have part number/fitment stamped on them.

StuJohnson · #2 10-23-2013, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bkwdc

I recently purchased a like new Gnarly and a (still in the bag) P3 protector from a member. This thing fits horribly. It has a big gap all across the cross tube part of the pipe. Is there something I'm missing here short of beating with a rubber mallet. I've never had this problem with P3 or other brands.

btw it is in fact the correct pipe and protector since both products have part number/fitment stamped on them.

Don't use a hammer.
I am 99.9% sure that the P3 guard you have have is for OEM pipe. The Gnarly pipe is a different size then OEM.
So that being said the P3 guard you have will not work on the Gnarly.

If you have OEM - try it on it. That will answer your question.

bkwdc · #3 10-23-2013, 04:00 PM

Thanks Stu. Says Gnarly on it. But, now that you mention it. Is written on it. The model year and bike is stamped. I have OEM as well. Will try when I get home.

bkwdc · #4 10-23-2013, 04:02 PM

Was just kidding about the hammer. I hide those and the guns. I'm married.

StuJohnson · #5 10-23-2013, 04:14 PM

Well. maybe it is then for the Gnarly.
I have the p3 guard and when I got my Gnarly it would not fit, even if I was to take a hammer to it.
That is why I got the AL Flatland Racing one as it can me formed to the pipe.
You just might have a P3 for a Gnarly.
My P3 was a very tight fit and needed a little muscle to get it on the OEM pipe.

StuJohnson · #6 11-01-2013, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bkwdc

I recently purchased a like new Gnarly and a (still in the bag) P3 protector from a member. This thing fits horribly. It has a big gap all across the cross tube part of the pipe. Is there something I'm missing here short of beating with a rubber mallet. I've never had this problem with P3 or other brands.

btw it is in fact the correct pipe and protector since both products have part number/fitment stamped on them.

Curious what you ever found out?

bkwdc · #7 11-01-2013, 10:55 AM

I have been talking with new owner. One theory was that it was actually for an OEM. However, i just tried on a stock pipe and no way. Sent them pics of model stamp. Waiting to hear back.

bkwdc · #8 11-01-2013, 10:57 AM

Also, held up the P3 to an E-line and the P3 is a much sturdier product.

P3 Composites · #9 11-01-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bkwdc

Also, held up the P3 to an E-line and the P3 is a much sturdier product.

You said your bike is a 2011. If that is so you have the wrong PG that one is for a 07-08 that you have. so the guy you got it from ordered the wrong PG.

Fred1956 · #10 11-01-2013, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by P3 Composites

You said your bike is a 2011. If that is so you have the wrong PG that one is for a 07-08 that you have. so the guy you got it from ordered the wrong PG.

I thought the pipes were 07-11 fitment??

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