Originally Posted by
inreb
I don't follow the KLRistas to much these days so correct me if I'm wrong. Considering the type of mindset they generally have, I'm surprised nobody's come up with an OEM muffler replacement/custom midpipe.
The DR650 crowd uses 2001-2003 Gixxer 600/750/1000 mufflers. Outside dimensions are all the same (17.5" long x 4.75" dia. iirc) The 1000 are titanium internal. Very light. It's become such a popular mod that Hindle and Two Bros. make a mid pipe for that. Sounds great. So far I've bought 7 mufflers between $25 and $75. Midpipes are pricey but I also had a cheap one bent up at the muffler shop.
The other thing is the carb. You don't realize how bad a CV carb is until you go to a flat slide pumper. The deficiancies of a CV are masked on a multi cylinder engine but on a big single they're really noticeable. The biggest gains from a FS/P is in the lower rpms. The difference is quite remarkable.
Are there F/S kits for the KLR650?
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