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Do the performance exhaust pipes with jet kits really make a big
difference in your gas mileage? What about the way the KLR runs?
I'm finally considering one, gas is still at $4.41 per gallon here.
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--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "hardyreels" wrote:
Does the price of fuel argue for or against a pipe? Rejetting for a pipe will usually hurt your gas mileage. Adding the pipe does little if anything for your performance, typically adding a couple of horsepower in the midrange at the expense of a couple at the peak. Of course, YMMV, but if you want more performance out of your bike, first spend the money on suspension. If you just want a louder bike, then...> > Do the performance exhaust pipes with jet kits really make a big > difference in your gas mileage? What about the way the KLR runs? > > I'm finally considering one, gas is still at $4.41 per gallon here.
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The KLR is pretty economoical for a 650 carbureted single. Most mileage
gains will come from riding habits. Anything you do to enhance
performance will be accompanied with a decrease in MPG, especially if
you "enjoy" the added performance. I see the best mileage if I keep
speed to 40-60 MPH, keep the revs below 5000 and don't accelerate hard.
How boring, right? But you said MPG, and thats the best way to get
there. Mileage decreased when I ride 70MPH and run it up hard in the
twisties. You be the judge.
I added a low resistance muffler, and moved the richness screw out as
recommended, but thats it. I'm getting a consistend 60MPG, and am
pretty satisfied.
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All,
I would like a louder bike, I have a habit of near misses with dear. My
brother on his XR650 has a white brothers exhaust and has alot less run
ins with deer, my theory is its his loud exhaust.
I like supertrapp, but its a bit expensive for my blood. I saw a forum
post on advrider using a muffler for a John Deere tractor that was
fairly attractive to me, but I have not got a definitive answer from
anyone about the sound of the tractor exhaust.
Regards,
Richard Bessey
System Administrator
Vivio Technologies
Jud Jones wrote:
> > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > , "hardyreels" > wrote: > > > > Do the performance exhaust pipes with jet kits really make a big > > difference in your gas mileage? What about the way the KLR runs? > > > > I'm finally considering one, gas is still at $4.41 per gallon here. > > Does the price of fuel argue for or against a pipe? > > Rejetting for a pipe will usually hurt your gas mileage. Adding the > pipe does little if anything > for your performance, typically adding a couple of horsepower in the > midrange at the > expense of a couple at the peak. Of course, YMMV, but if you want more > performance out of > your bike, first spend the money on suspension. If you just want a > louder bike, then... > >
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On 8/15/08 9:48 AM, "Richard Bessey" wrote:
Rode with a SuperCrap/SupperTripe for while. My advise is don t buy one. Have my doubts about your deer theory but who knows ? Bogdan, who thinks in most things quiet is better. Doesn t even like to camp near a loud stream, prefers the sound of wind through the trees. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]> > > > All, > I would like a louder bike, I have a habit of near misses with dear. My > brother on his XR650 has a white brothers exhaust and has alot less run > ins with deer, my theory is its his loud exhaust. > > I like supertrapp, but its a bit expensive for my blood. I saw a forum > post on advrider using a muffler for a John Deere tractor that was > fairly attractive to me, but I have not got a definitive answer from > anyone about the sound of the tractor exhaust. > > Regards, > > Richard Bessey > System Administrator > Vivio Technologies >
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At 10:25 AM -0600 8/15/08, Bogdan Swider wrote:
Since pipes generally direct the sound to the rear of the bike, the extra loudness is most noticed as you're driving by and beyond. Loud pipes serve to pi$$ people off more than they "save lives." Mark>On 8/15/08 9:48 AM, "Richard Bessey" wrote: >> >Rode with a SuperCrap/SupperTripe for while. My advise is don t buy one. >Have my doubts about your deer theory but who knows ? > >Bogdan, who thinks in most things quiet is better. Doesn t even like to camp >near a loud stream, prefers the sound of wind through the trees.
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--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Richard Bessey wrote:
dear. My brother on his XR650 has a white brothers exhaust and has alot less run ins with deer, my theory is its his loud exhaust.> > All, > I would like a louder bike, I have a habit of near misses with
Richard, While I'm a big fan of quieter bikes (mostly due to habits of riding in areas that are accepted but not necessarily legal) if you really want a louder exhaust, drill six 3/8" holes in the back of your stock exhaust. I did this a long time ago on a bike now long missing when we on the list originally went searching for the cure to tweety. Makes it louder, and doesn't cost much. I don't know that it will do anything for run ins with your "dear" though. Does she just like Hondas better? da Vermonster> > I like supertrapp, but its a bit expensive for my blood.
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With all stock engine and 'rough-tuned' jet kit, I went from 60mpg down to
43.
I didn't notice a whole lot of difference except a mass of power coming on
at 5000rpm. I probably didn't have the jetkit setup just right either.
(haven't gotten a sniffer yet).
I want to replace my pipe because the bike makes a loud tweety noise which
almost drowns the VW bug of yore sound.

> -----Original Message----- > Behalf Of hardyreels > > Do the performance exhaust pipes with jet kits really make a big > difference in your gas mileage? What about the way the KLR runs? > > I'm finally considering one, gas is still at $4.41 per gallon here.
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I could've sworn there was a video on Youtube showing that exhaust. I
haven't stopped by the tractor place to pick up the DR-8 pipe yet. I was
pondering gutting my pipe first.
> -----Original Message----- > Behalf Of Richard Bessey > post on advrider using a muffler for a John Deere tractor that was > fairly attractive to me, but I have not got a definitive answer from > anyone about the sound of the tractor exhaust.
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You can get rid of Tweety without too much trouble or cost, even if you
have to buy a few tools to get the job done.
http://www.angelfire.com/planet/foxinsocks1947/tweetyfix.htm
Alan Henderson A13 Iowa
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> > I want to replace my pipe because the bike makes a loud tweety noise which > almost drowns the VW bug of yore sound.
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