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RobertWichert
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Post by RobertWichert » Sat Mar 19, 2011 9:10 am

OK, so the "tweety-ectomy" is the cheapest, but what is the best? I'm looking for less weight and I NEED a spark arrestor. I do not seek performance improvements, since I don't think that it is really possible, to tell you the truth, but I will re-jet if necessary. Please bring on the recommendations! -- Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

greg saunders
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Post by greg saunders » Sat Mar 19, 2011 9:17 am

remain stock - better stealth To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com; GCDSR@yahoogroups.com From: robert@... Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2011 07:10:52 -0700 Subject: [DSN_KLR650] KLR 650 Exhaust Preferences OK, so the "tweety-ectomy" is the cheapest, but what is the best? I'm looking for less weight and I NEED a spark arrestor. I do not seek performance improvements, since I don't think that it is really possible, to tell you the truth, but I will re-jet if necessary. Please bring on the recommendations! -- Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 =============================================== [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

dooden
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Post by dooden » Sun Mar 20, 2011 9:00 am

I used a Hammer and long screwdriver... Dinged up the round exit a little bit.. but.. sooooo Just split the preforated tube along the bottom, started bike and rev'd to blow out the fiberglass. Tada.. Might have added a bit more sound, "might".. Not getting in on the Loud Pipes show your an Idoit fight... Dooden A15 Green Ape
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert wrote: > > OK, so the "tweety-ectomy" is the cheapest, but what is the best? I'm > looking for less weight and I NEED a spark arrestor. > > I do not seek performance improvements, since I don't think that it is > really possible, to tell you the truth, but I will re-jet if necessary. > > > Please bring on the recommendations! > > > > > -- > > > > Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP > +1 916 966 9060 > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > > > > > > > > > > > =============================================== >

dat brooklyn bum
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Post by dat brooklyn bum » Sun Mar 20, 2011 9:43 am

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert wrote:
> > OK, so the "tweety-ectomy" is the cheapest, but what is the best? I'm looking for less weight and I NEED a spark arrestor. >
Best aftermarket muffler is like best tires or best oil. Everyone has an opinion (most KLRistas tend to stay stock). Figure out your budget and look for something that fits. If you really want to save weight on the KLR, a much cheaper solution is ditching the entire front cowling/headlight assembly for an aftermarket unit that straps to the forks. Me, I gave up on trying to shave weight off of a beast to which I've probably added 50lbs of protective equipment and have begun to look elsewhere. I recommend standing on the pegs and looking down - that area above the belt buckle is a prime target for weight loss. da Vermonster

Mark Harris
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Post by Mark Harris » Sun Mar 20, 2011 10:35 am

Laser Duro from is nice and all stainless with no fiberglass to wear out. Good sound and Euro spark arrester. For trails requiring USFS spark arrester, I add a Mr. Sparky. Mark in No. Nevada, landsailing capital of the US Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

stuart sullivan
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Post by stuart sullivan » Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:47 pm

Muffler threads are like oil threads,tire,seat, "Blah Blah"and they come around once a month just like you know what and we all got opinions,if you want to spend your hard earned cash on an aftermarket muffler go for it they certainly sound better than stock if a little louder,just keep it down to a dull roar in the built up areas,I've got the Supertrapp IDS 11 on mine and like it very much along with my K&N filter and a rejet i can almost keep up with my KTM buddys,"Almost" The trouble with loud pipes is that people that abuse them give all people who modify there exhaust a bad rap we all get lumped into the same trash bin,but i can live with that cause i ain't one of them! buy and enjoy. Soon to be riding in Northern British Columbia Canada Stu, Yah Freekin Whooooo.
> To: robert@...; dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com; gcdsr@yahoogroups.com > From: bounder36@... > Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2011 14:17:30 +0000 > Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] KLR 650 Exhaust Preferences > > > remain stock - better stealth > > > > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com; GCDSR@yahoogroups.com > From: robert@... > Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2011 07:10:52 -0700 > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] KLR 650 Exhaust Preferences > > > > > > > OK, so the "tweety-ectomy" is the cheapest, but what is the best? I'm > looking for less weight and I NEED a spark arrestor. > > I do not seek performance improvements, since I don't think that it is > really possible, to tell you the truth, but I will re-jet if necessary. > > Please bring on the recommendations! > > -- > > Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP > +1 916 966 9060 > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > =============================================== > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com > Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map > Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links > > >
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Jim Fortner
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Post by Jim Fortner » Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:24 pm

Mark reminded me. I also used the two prong battery tender plug to connect and run a heated jacket and gloves. Very sparingly since the KLR generates a small amount of electrical power. Jim
On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 12:40 PM, Doug Herr wrote: > > > On Tue, 2011-03-22 at 12:33 -0500, Jim Fortner wrote: > > I use the same two prong plug connected directly to the battery via > > fuse as I use to connect the battery tender. Keep it simple. > > Starting amperage is not enough to pop that fuse? > > I think I saw a 15amp on mine. Maybe I put that in to handle just this > very possibility, since it seems sort of large for just the battery > tender itself. I might have also placed the 15 in there after > experiments with the 12volt tire pump. > > > -- > Doug Herr > A16 in Oakland, California > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

SM
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Post by SM » Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:27 pm

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Mark Harris" wrote:
> > Laser Duro from is nice and all stainless with no fiberglass to wear out. Good sound and Euro spark arrester. For trails requiring USFS spark arrester, I add a Mr. Sparky. Mark in No. Nevada, landsailing capital of the US > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry >
Is the Laser Pro Duro exhaust for the KLR 650 even available anymore? I own two of them (one quiet and one "off-road"), but they both look like they have been thrown off a cliff and beat with sledgehammers. The mounting strap on one of them finally failed from age/metal fatigue at a most inopportune moment, about 50 miles into a 200+ mile ride. Thanks CA Stu

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