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supertrapp or cobra?
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2001 12:43 pm
by patod02703
Okay, guys and gals. I have $350 to spend and I want/need a fork
brace and a pipe.
Fred has the Superbrace for $150, so I'm left with $200 and a choice
of the Supertrapp IDSII Quiet System or the Cobra ISDE pipe. Dennis
Kirk has them for $214 and $162 respectively. It's not the $52 saving
as much as I like the appearance of the Cobra.
Has anyone ( anyone at all) had a good experience with the Cobra?
I seem to remember someone from Beverly, Mass. ( who also had a 71
Yamaha 100?) having to replace his Cobra under warranty.
If the Cobra's problems are to do with having an aluminum muffler and
a steel pipe expanding at different rates, can't that be solved with
appropriate gaskets or something?
And, yes, I know I should wait a while and get the Laser Pro Duro for
$350..( But it sticks way out the back, plus the mounting bracket
looks so agricultural!)
supertrapp or cobra?
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2001 1:48 pm
by gpokluda
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "patod02703" wrote:
I know I should wait a while and get the Laser Pro Duro
for
> $350..( But it sticks way out the back, plus the mounting bracket
> looks so agricultural!)
And this bothers you on a KLR? [g] Maybe a consideration on a prissy
1150GS, but it actually adds to the looks of a KLR650.
Gino
supertrapp or cobra?
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2001 2:11 pm
by ATO137528@aol.com
In a message dated 12/28/2001 1:49:11 PM Central Standard Time,
k650dsn@... writes:
> --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "patod02703" wrote:
> I know I should wait a while and get the Laser Pro Duro
> for
> > $350..( But it sticks way out the back, plus the mounting bracket
> > looks so agricultural!)
>
> And this bothers you on a KLR? [g] Maybe a consideration on a prissy
> 1150GS, but it actually adds to the looks of a KLR650.
Mark me as "disagree". It's not as bad as the car muffler that sinner put on
his KLR (Kawasaki should repossess that poor thing!), but not exactly
streamlined, either. LOL! Hanging WAY beyond the backfender, I'm sure the
first time I drop or loop my bike, it would break the Pro Duro off and cost
me $$$.
Lamar
A14 (stuck with stock boat anchor, er...pipe for now)
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renthal/clutch cable
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2001 7:19 pm
by Blargesse@aol.com
I have the Renthal bars as well and noticed the same problem. I haven't had
any problems since I put the new bars on but things sure do seem tight at
that dog leg. I'd be interested as well what the best replacement would be.
Mid-life Crisis in NE
Blargesse@...
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supertrapp or cobra?
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2001 8:26 pm
by dooden
As I remember one review stating something like: The KLR 650 produces
more power and speed than almost any rider can ride anyway, save your
money when it comes to aftermarket pipes / jet kits.
I personnelly like the quiet stock pipe.
Just my $.02 worth.
Duden
A15 Pilot
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., ATO137528@a... wrote:
> In a message dated 12/28/2001 1:49:11 PM Central Standard Time,
> k650dsn@a... writes:
>
>
> > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "patod02703" wrote:
> > I know I should wait a while and get the Laser Pro Duro
> > for
> > > $350..( But it sticks way out the back, plus the mounting
bracket
> > > looks so agricultural!)
> >
> > And this bothers you on a KLR? [g] Maybe a consideration on a
prissy
> > 1150GS, but it actually adds to the looks of a KLR650.
>
> Mark me as "disagree". It's not as bad as the car muffler that
sinner put on
> his KLR (Kawasaki should repossess that poor thing!), but not
exactly
> streamlined, either. LOL! Hanging WAY beyond the backfender, I'm
sure the
> first time I drop or loop my bike, it would break the Pro Duro off
and cost
> me $$$.
>
> Lamar
> A14 (stuck with stock boat anchor, er...pipe for now)
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
supertrapp or cobra?
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2001 8:47 pm
by rbaugh70@aol.com
In a message dated 12/28/2001 8:27:06 PM, dooden@... writes:
>>
Right On!
Out here in cattle country ..... loud pipes spook yearlings into potential
barbwire entanglements. Not a good way to make friends and gain permission to
ride on rancher's open grazing land. Leave the noise to the "crotch rockets"
.... after all ... most of us are seeking to get away from the noise of the
city .... and if speed or power were the important things, we'd still be on
asphalt!
My $.02 cents added to Duden's.
Roger B.