I slightly modded the KLX PICS ADDED! - Page 2

FastDoc · 03-09-2011, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Thanks for posting the photos, Doc!

The new rack and skid plate look great. Is that a Ricochet skid plate?

After I stopped changing tires on my knees, I actually enjoy changing them! I strongly encourage you to get a Moose Racing Tire Changing Stand, or its equivalent.

http://www.mooseracing.com/catalog.j..._group_id=7816

Spud

It looks like a good investment. It would save my knees and my back... Andy is a dealer for Moose products so maybe I can have him order me one.

mizke · 03-10-2011, 12:47 AM

do not remove the screen in the new pipe, if you do it will not be park approved and you could be fined for riding it in a public park..

on a better note, that new pipe is going to really really clean the look of the bike up.. that stock muffler is like well a stock muffler, its restrictive, heavy and ugly

FastDoc · 03-10-2011, 11:38 AM

I plan to leave the spark arrestor in. It would not take much to set dry sage, bentgrass and tumbleweed alight 8O .

I've read and seen dyno reports that a pipe and jet kit cause measurable and felt horsepower gains. To be honest though I will miss the stealth of the original pipe. This bike is as quiet as a ceoiling fan in stock form.

FastDoc · 03-10-2011, 11:58 AM

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...4874_200244874

Git 'er done! :P

Cal25 · 03-10-2011, 12:37 PM

70 bucks seems kinda pricey to me. If it were me, I would get some C-channel and cut a "V" notch on the sides and bend up. Weld the notch back up and anchor the same as the store bought rail.

FastDoc · 03-10-2011, 12:40 PM

I thought $70 seemed OK.

I figure the steel would be pricey to make my own, and add in time, travel to the store and to my friend's, and getting him to do the welding, tax on materials and gas for the pickup this was a good way to go. Plus being ready made it will save me a few hours, including painting, travel, and construction. :wink:

mizke · 03-10-2011, 02:02 PM

hey doc have you check rocky mountain for that rail ? they might have one slightly cheaper then that

Weldangrind · 03-10-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200244874_200244874

Git 'er done! :P

Factoring in labour and time, that's a cheap solution.

FastDoc · 03-11-2011, 05:20 PM

Painted trailer, turned out good. It should be able to resist the sun and elements for another 20 years now.

My Two Brother's Racing exhaust and Dynojet kit should be here today or next week. This should really wake the KLX up. And my neighbors too, I'm afraid... :roll:

FastDoc · 03-16-2011, 03:43 PM

My Two Brothers Racing exhaust and ynojet kit are in. Andy already installed it on his KLX and said it is LOUD. If he's a racer and says its loud I bet it's loud. Not sure how I'll feel abotu that... 8O

mizke · 03-16-2011, 07:50 PM

im sure two brothers racing has a quit core inscert or something like that for it...

SpudRider · 03-16-2011, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

My Two Brothers Racing exhaust and ynojet kit are in. Andy already installed it on his KLX and said it is LOUD. If he's a racer and says its loud I bet it's loud. Not sure how I'll feel abotu that... 8O

Quiet mufflers are greatly underrated, Doc.

Perhaps you should listen to Andy's exhaust system before you open the packages for yours.

Spud

Weldangrind · 03-16-2011, 08:57 PM

If the performance increase is worth it, you could try a DB dawg. http://www.dnamufflers.com/Ignition/mufflers.html

FastDoc · 03-16-2011, 10:22 PM

Andy's bike sounds great! :P

I might be able to tiptoe out of the neighborhood without waking anyone up...

There are tips I can add for less than $40 that will lower the sound up to 8db with no loss of power, I may get one. I'll see.

I dropped the KLX off at his shop and we will kit mine after work tomorrow. I'll be sure to bring my camera id you all want pics.

His bike does rock now though. The power difference is very obvious.

Lacking a dyno I will compare top speeds and 40-60 top gear full throttle pulls on the same section of road on windless days.

Top-gear roll-on 40-60 mph before mods: 7.4 sec
GPS top speed in a tuck before mods: 87 MPH

Not bad for a little 250! :P

We'll see what she does after the mods.

BTW the TBR is 9 pounds lighter than stock with no catalyst.

Weldangrind · 03-16-2011, 10:25 PM

If? Are you new here? Yes, we want pics!

I'll bet the elimination of the cat is the biggest reason for the power increase.

03-10-2011, 12:47 AM	#17
mizke Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,452	do not remove the screen in the new pipe, if you do it will not be park approved and you could be fined for riding it in a public park.. on a better note, that new pipe is going to really really clean the look of the bike up.. that stock muffler is like well a stock muffler, its restrictive, heavy and ugly __________________ 200cc beast replica,carsoli cdi,performance coil,fmf powercore 2,uni air filter,hour/tach meter,jetted mikuni carb,msr bars,moose racing grips,yz250f clutch perch,D.I.D chain
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03-10-2011, 11:38 AM	#18
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I plan to leave the spark arrestor in. It would not take much to set dry sage, bentgrass and tumbleweed alight 8O . I've read and seen dyno reports that a pipe and jet kit cause measurable and felt horsepower gains. To be honest though I will miss the stealth of the original pipe. This bike is as quiet as a ceoiling fan in stock form. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-10-2011, 11:58 AM	#19
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...4874_200244874 Git 'er done! :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-10-2011, 12:40 PM	#21
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I thought $70 seemed OK. I figure the steel would be pricey to make my own, and add in time, travel to the store and to my friend's, and getting him to do the welding, tax on materials and gas for the pickup this was a good way to go. Plus being ready made it will save me a few hours, including painting, travel, and construction. :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-10-2011, 02:02 PM	#22
mizke Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,452	hey doc have you check rocky mountain for that rail ? they might have one slightly cheaper then that __________________ 200cc beast replica,carsoli cdi,performance coil,fmf powercore 2,uni air filter,hour/tach meter,jetted mikuni carb,msr bars,moose racing grips,yz250f clutch perch,D.I.D chain
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03-10-2011, 12:37 PM	#20
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	70 bucks seems kinda pricey to me. If it were me, I would get some C-channel and cut a "V" notch on the sides and bend up. Weld the notch back up and anchor the same as the store bought rail.
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03-11-2011, 05:20 PM	#24
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Painted trailer, turned out good. It should be able to resist the sun and elements for another 20 years now. My Two Brother's Racing exhaust and Dynojet kit should be here today or next week. This should really wake the KLX up. And my neighbors too, I'm afraid... :roll: __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-16-2011, 03:43 PM	#25
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	My Two Brothers Racing exhaust and ynojet kit are in. Andy already installed it on his KLX and said it is LOUD. If he's a racer and says its loud I bet it's loud. Not sure how I'll feel abotu that... 8O __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-16-2011, 07:50 PM	#26
mizke Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,452	im sure two brothers racing has a quit core inscert or something like that for it... __________________ 200cc beast replica,carsoli cdi,performance coil,fmf powercore 2,uni air filter,hour/tach meter,jetted mikuni carb,msr bars,moose racing grips,yz250f clutch perch,D.I.D chain
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03-16-2011, 08:57 PM	#28
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	If the performance increase is worth it, you could try a DB dawg. http://www.dnamufflers.com/Ignition/mufflers.html __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-16-2011, 10:22 PM	#29
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Andy's bike sounds great! :P I might be able to tiptoe out of the neighborhood without waking anyone up... There are tips I can add for less than $40 that will lower the sound up to 8db with no loss of power, I may get one. I'll see. I dropped the KLX off at his shop and we will kit mine after work tomorrow. I'll be sure to bring my camera id you all want pics. His bike does rock now though. The power difference is very obvious. Lacking a dyno I will compare top speeds and 40-60 top gear full throttle pulls on the same section of road on windless days. Top-gear roll-on 40-60 mph before mods: 7.4 sec GPS top speed in a tuck before mods: 87 MPH Not bad for a little 250! :P We'll see what she does after the mods. BTW the TBR is 9 pounds lighter than stock with no catalyst. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-16-2011, 10:25 PM	#30
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	If? Are you new here? Yes, we want pics! I'll bet the elimination of the cat is the biggest reason for the power increase. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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