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SuprXnTxn · 10-14-2003, 06:01 PM

Glenn, could i get a sticky on this please....thanks amigo...

this is my attempt to put together some info for you guys tryin to decide on a pipe for your KLR. i personally have delt w/ the FMF Powercore IV and the White Bros E-Series pipe. Both are great pipes, the FMF is more of a top end pipe outa the box, while the E-Series is more of a low end pipe w/ lots of grunt on bottom. Both sound TOUGH, but are a bit loud, the FMF is an open, throaty sounding pipe, the E-Series is a more "paper ripping" raspy sounding pipe. some of these pipes are kinda elusive, and its only based on "hear say" that i even know the MAKE a pipe for the KLR...so any additional info would be appreciated fellas!!!here are some links to various pipes, if you are looking to pipe your bike....start here!! enjoy! (I'll add more as i run across it!)

Laser Pro Duro:
Install and various info: http://jlyonamf.tripod.com/LaserProDuro/page4.html
Pic of mounted exhaust:
http://www.the-larkins.com/6-7-03%20001.jpg
Pics, Testimonials, Ordering:
http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/parts_frames.html

Supertrapp IDS
Supertrapp's Website:
http://www.supertrappind.com/Motorcy...h_Ids_main.asp
Ordering:
http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/parts_frames.html
http://www.dual-star.com/index2/Bran...t%20system.htm

Big Gun Race/Q-Series
Ordering:
http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/parts_frames.html
http://www.motojoe.com/dirt/biggun/pipes.htm
Big Gun's Website:
http://www.biggunexhaust.com/
Info, Pics, Etc:
http://www.finishlinewest.com/big_gun_i.htm
http://www.finishlinewest.com/big_gun_ii.htm

FMF Powercore IV & Q-series
Ordering (Q-series):
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...ain&mmyId=7384
FMF Website:
http://www.fmfracing.com/

White Bros. E-Series
White Bros website:
Ordering/Info/pics:
http://www.motoworldracing.com/white_bros_eseries.html
http://www.motojoe.com/dirt/whitebro/pipes.htm

Bill's Pipes 4-Stroke Thunder Series
Bill's Pipes website:
http://www.billspipes.com/
Ordering:
http://www.btosports.com/Merchant2/m...ode=BillsPipes

Misc. Info related to power gains
http://www.angelfire.com/mo/motormark/mikescarbmod.html

SuprXnTxn · 10-14-2003, 07:17 PM

big pappa b · 10-16-2003, 12:51 AM

I like the write up that Finish Line did

Digbum · 10-16-2003, 10:37 AM

FYI, Happy Trails has the cheapest price on the supertrapp..

219 bucks vs. 225 for dualstar and 242 for .

SuprXnTxn · 10-16-2003, 03:27 PM

thanks Digger

**Glenn** · 10-16-2003, 11:11 PM

Mawonline has the Supertrapp for about $170 but they can be a pain to deal with.
http://www.mawonline.com

BigThumper · 10-17-2003, 10:05 AM

I thought I'd post in this thread too but I did start one for this site that I found.
http://www.gopartsdirect.com/dirt/it...&Placeholder=0

The part number is WB613-6600 for the racing series. (the one I'm looking at).

this number matches with the stock number for that pipe at www.supertrapp.com minus the WB, which must be exclusive for that website.

Has anyone had any experience dealing with this company?

It's a great price at $172.16

SuprXnTxn · 11-07-2003, 04:29 PM

just put the Bill's Pipes Thunder series on the KLR..i love it..heres a pic of the pipe installed.

RhinoWERX · 11-08-2003, 10:26 AM

SuprXnTxn,
Nice looking pipe

Can you tell me if it needs re-packing? I like the Laser for the fact that it doesn't need repacking - but the price (for Laser) is almost double...

SuprXnTxn · 11-08-2003, 12:11 PM

i'm sure eventually it'll need repacking, but as to how often, i'm not too sure just yet. i'm real happy w/ the pipe...i think you guys would be too. i believe they also make a head pipe, i will probably get that later on down the line after my corbin seat and such.

Digbum · 11-13-2003, 11:00 AM

Hey SuprXnTxn, the pipe looks nice. You might want to move the license plate up a little if you want it to still be there after any suspension compression... They can be easily moved up by using the bottom holes of the plate instead of the top holes.

SuprXnTxn · 11-13-2003, 02:37 PM

yeah, i looked at it when i was home, i either have a diff. plate frame than most of yall...or....LOL. it's going to take a little rigging to mount the plate any other way than its mounted now..and i just didnt feel like messing w/ it

i'll eventually get around to it.

Judjonzz · 11-13-2003, 03:27 PM

If you will ride off-road much, and especially if you will evet run a 14t countershaft sprocket, my advice is to relocate the bracket to the fender, just under the taillight, and remove the inner fender altogether. You can simply move the plate up on the inner fender, but sooner or later the tire will begin to attack it there. Better to move it now while the plate is still nice and straight.

SuprXnTxn · 11-13-2003, 04:13 PM

yeah, i plan on doin it when my tag runs out....for now..the tag is on the license plate frame....when it expires, i'll move the plate and put the next tag on the swing arm, or the fender itself

**fixer** · 11-13-2003, 04:45 PM

hmm, AFAIK, in most states it's suposed to be afixed to the plate itself... if it was on the swing arm, i'd expect to be stopped for "no" tag in NV or CA... even the fender might be a bit iffy.

YMMV in TX, but *i* don't see any resason to invite the supertroopers attention!

SuprXnTxn · 11-13-2003, 05:03 PM

most of the time the sticker is just below the plate, but i have seen them on swing arms, on fenders, etc.

P455 · 11-13-2003, 05:28 PM

In TX, we have 2 stickers, one, the license plate "tab", small sticker for month/year that goes right on the plate... the other sticker is a state safety inspection sticker, about 2"x3" that usually gets mounted on a small thin metal plate mounted under and sticking out from behind the license plate. This is what hooked the tire on mine and mangled the plate. I relocated the whole assembly upward and have had no further problems.

**fixer** · 11-13-2003, 05:57 PM

ahhhh.... ok, THOSE lame inspection stickers... nope, don't have them in NV or CA

**Glenn** · 11-13-2003, 06:36 PM

Made it a notice as you requested. I forgot to originally.
I ordered my IDS2 Race from here same as BigThumper:
http://www.gopartsdirect.com/dirt/i...=&Placeholder=0

**Old_Six_Fitty** · 11-13-2003, 08:25 PM

On the Ratbike I own w/ my brother, I shortened the inner fender and moved the plate up under the tail/stop light.

Here is a picture that shows my phenomenal skill with a hacksaw and drill. No tickets, and have had it plated in both CA and AZ.

MarkB

10-14-2003, 06:01 PM	#1
SuprXnTxn KLR Enthusiast Super Cool Since: Jul 2003 Postings: 764	For You Guys w/ Pipe Questions.... Glenn, could i get a sticky on this please....thanks amigo... this is my attempt to put together some info for you guys tryin to decide on a pipe for your KLR. i personally have delt w/ the FMF Powercore IV and the White Bros E-Series pipe. Both are great pipes, the FMF is more of a top end pipe outa the box, while the E-Series is more of a low end pipe w/ lots of grunt on bottom. Both sound TOUGH, but are a bit loud, the FMF is an open, throaty sounding pipe, the E-Series is a more "paper ripping" raspy sounding pipe. some of these pipes are kinda elusive, and its only based on "hear say" that i even know the MAKE a pipe for the KLR...so any additional info would be appreciated fellas!!!here are some links to various pipes, if you are looking to pipe your bike....start here!! enjoy! (I'll add more as i run across it!) Laser Pro Duro: Install and various info: http://jlyonamf.tripod.com/LaserProDuro/page4.html Pic of mounted exhaust: http://www.the-larkins.com/6-7-03%20001.jpg Pics, Testimonials, Ordering: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/parts_frames.html Supertrapp IDS Supertrapp's Website: http://www.supertrappind.com/Motorcy...h_Ids_main.asp Ordering: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/parts_frames.html http://www.dual-star.com/index2/Bran...t%20system.htm Big Gun Race/Q-Series Ordering: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/parts_frames.html http://www.motojoe.com/dirt/biggun/pipes.htm Big Gun's Website: http://www.biggunexhaust.com/ Info, Pics, Etc: http://www.finishlinewest.com/big_gun_i.htm http://www.finishlinewest.com/big_gun_ii.htm FMF Powercore IV & Q-series Ordering (Q-series): http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...ain&mmyId=7384 FMF Website: http://www.fmfracing.com/ White Bros. E-Series White Bros website: Ordering/Info/pics: http://www.motoworldracing.com/white_bros_eseries.html http://www.motojoe.com/dirt/whitebro/pipes.htm Bill's Pipes 4-Stroke Thunder Series Bill's Pipes website: http://www.billspipes.com/ Ordering: http://www.btosports.com/Merchant2/m...ode=BillsPipes Misc. Info related to power gains http://www.angelfire.com/mo/motormark/mikescarbmod.html __________________ Life ISN\'T like a box of chocolates, it\'s more like a jar of jalapenos.....what you do today, may burn your ass tomorrow.

10-14-2003, 07:17 PM	#2
SuprXnTxn KLR Enthusiast Super Cool Since: Jul 2003 Postings: 764	bump to top for sticky please BTT __________________ Life ISN\'T like a box of chocolates, it\'s more like a jar of jalapenos.....what you do today, may burn your ass tomorrow.

10-16-2003, 12:51 AM	#3
big pappa b Active Member Super Cool Since: Oct 2003 Postings: 323	I like the write up that Finish Line did __________________ 2004 KLR650 1980 Blazer/454/4 speed/Dana60&14B rear-4:56 gears 39.5\" IROK\'s

10-16-2003, 10:37 AM	#4
Digbum A Regular Super Cool Since: Jun 2003 Postings: 63	FYI, Happy Trails has the cheapest price on the supertrapp.. 219 bucks vs. 225 for dualstar and 242 for . __________________ Chris

10-16-2003, 03:27 PM	#5
SuprXnTxn KLR Enthusiast Super Cool Since: Jul 2003 Postings: 764	thanks Digger __________________ Life ISN\'T like a box of chocolates, it\'s more like a jar of jalapenos.....what you do today, may burn your ass tomorrow.

10-16-2003, 11:11 PM	#6
Glenn Site Administrator KLR Enthusiast Super Cool Since: Jun 2003 Locale: USA Postings: 18,003	Mawonline has the Supertrapp for about $170 but they can be a pain to deal with. http://www.mawonline.com

10-17-2003, 10:05 AM	#7
BigThumper Active Member Super Cool Since: Oct 2003 Postings: 575	I thought I'd post in this thread too but I did start one for this site that I found. http://www.gopartsdirect.com/dirt/it...&Placeholder=0 The part number is WB613-6600 for the racing series. (the one I'm looking at). this number matches with the stock number for that pipe at www.supertrapp.com minus the WB, which must be exclusive for that website. Has anyone had any experience dealing with this company? It's a great price at $172.16 __________________ 2003 Super Sherpa KL250G7 2002 Shadow Spirit VT1100C

11-07-2003, 04:29 PM	#8
SuprXnTxn KLR Enthusiast Super Cool Since: Jul 2003 Postings: 764	just put the Bill's Pipes Thunder series on the KLR..i love it..heres a pic of the pipe installed. __________________ Life ISN\'T like a box of chocolates, it\'s more like a jar of jalapenos.....what you do today, may burn your ass tomorrow.

11-08-2003, 10:26 AM	#9
RhinoWERX Active Member Super Cool Since: Jun 2003 Postings: 382	SuprXnTxn, Nice looking pipe Can you tell me if it needs re-packing? I like the Laser for the fact that it doesn't need repacking - but the price (for Laser) is almost double... __________________ 06 XB12X 06 XB9SX 04 KLR650 A-18 - Sold IBA # 30079

11-08-2003, 12:11 PM	#10
SuprXnTxn KLR Enthusiast Super Cool Since: Jul 2003 Postings: 764	i'm sure eventually it'll need repacking, but as to how often, i'm not too sure just yet. i'm real happy w/ the pipe...i think you guys would be too. i believe they also make a head pipe, i will probably get that later on down the line after my corbin seat and such. __________________ Life ISN\'T like a box of chocolates, it\'s more like a jar of jalapenos.....what you do today, may burn your ass tomorrow.

11-13-2003, 11:00 AM	#11
Digbum A Regular Super Cool Since: Jun 2003 Postings: 63	Hey SuprXnTxn, the pipe looks nice. You might want to move the license plate up a little if you want it to still be there after any suspension compression... They can be easily moved up by using the bottom holes of the plate instead of the top holes. __________________ Chris

11-13-2003, 02:37 PM	#12
SuprXnTxn KLR Enthusiast Super Cool Since: Jul 2003 Postings: 764	yeah, i looked at it when i was home, i either have a diff. plate frame than most of yall...or....LOL. it's going to take a little rigging to mount the plate any other way than its mounted now..and i just didnt feel like messing w/ it i'll eventually get around to it. __________________ Life ISN\'T like a box of chocolates, it\'s more like a jar of jalapenos.....what you do today, may burn your ass tomorrow.

11-13-2003, 03:27 PM	#13
Judjonzz KLR Enthusiast Super Cool Since: Jun 2003 Locale: Gone fishin' Postings: 10,744	If you will ride off-road much, and especially if you will evet run a 14t countershaft sprocket, my advice is to relocate the bracket to the fender, just under the taillight, and remove the inner fender altogether. You can simply move the plate up on the inner fender, but sooner or later the tire will begin to attack it there. Better to move it now while the plate is still nice and straight.

11-13-2003, 04:13 PM	#14
SuprXnTxn KLR Enthusiast Super Cool Since: Jul 2003 Postings: 764	yeah, i plan on doin it when my tag runs out....for now..the tag is on the license plate frame....when it expires, i'll move the plate and put the next tag on the swing arm, or the fender itself __________________ Life ISN\'T like a box of chocolates, it\'s more like a jar of jalapenos.....what you do today, may burn your ass tomorrow.

11-13-2003, 04:45 PM	#15
fixer LEVEL 3 STAFF KLR Enthusiast Super Cool Since: Sep 2003 Locale: Lost Wage$, NV Postings: 13,858	hmm, AFAIK, in most states it's suposed to be afixed to the plate itself... if it was on the swing arm, i'd expect to be stopped for "no" tag in NV or CA... even the fender might be a bit iffy. YMMV in TX, but i don't see any resason to invite the supertroopers attention!

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11-13-2003, 05:03 PM	#16
SuprXnTxn KLR Enthusiast Super Cool Since: Jul 2003 Postings: 764	most of the time the sticker is just below the plate, but i have seen them on swing arms, on fenders, etc. __________________ Life ISN\'T like a box of chocolates, it\'s more like a jar of jalapenos.....what you do today, may burn your ass tomorrow.

11-13-2003, 05:28 PM	#17
P455 Active Member Super Cool Since: Jul 2003 Postings: 585	In TX, we have 2 stickers, one, the license plate "tab", small sticker for month/year that goes right on the plate... the other sticker is a state safety inspection sticker, about 2"x3" that usually gets mounted on a small thin metal plate mounted under and sticking out from behind the license plate. This is what hooked the tire on mine and mangled the plate. I relocated the whole assembly upward and have had no further problems.

11-13-2003, 05:57 PM	#18
fixer LEVEL 3 STAFF KLR Enthusiast Super Cool Since: Sep 2003 Locale: Lost Wage$, NV Postings: 13,858	ahhhh.... ok, THOSE lame inspection stickers... nope, don't have them in NV or CA

11-13-2003, 06:36 PM	#19
Glenn Site Administrator KLR Enthusiast Super Cool Since: Jun 2003 Locale: USA Postings: 18,003	Made it a notice as you requested. I forgot to originally. I ordered my IDS2 Race from here same as BigThumper: http://www.gopartsdirect.com/dirt/i...=&Placeholder=0

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