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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: maddoggy on November 11, 2007, 03:50:36 PM

Title: pipes
Post by: maddoggy on November 11, 2007, 03:50:36 PM
seems like alot of guys on here are running the fmf gnarly pipe. i run the fmf fatty gold "slightly bent but not dented" series just cause it came on the bike. i am considering getting a new pipe and would like to hear what pipe you like on your k5 and why. don't see alot of guys ,besides BDI,writing anything about pro-circuit even though they make good pipes. keyboards should be smoking this time.   MADDOGGY
Title: Re: pipes
Post by: stewart on November 11, 2007, 03:53:40 PM
pro circut platuim pipe is the best i have tested,,  ps i own 2 to 3 of every k5 pipe i know off.. they made like 3 more horse than fmf gnally
Title: Re: pipes
Post by: maddoggy on November 11, 2007, 04:03:38 PM
stewart, did the platinum pipe give the best performance throughout the power range or was it best in a paticular rev. thanks, MADDOGGY
Title: Re: pipes
Post by: kx666 on November 11, 2007, 04:03:49 PM
i run the stock pipe, it is made out of thicker material = less dents.

i dont have a dyno to back this but i feel that the stock pipe w/ out dents is better then the PC (the pipe i think preferms the best) with dents.

has anyone run a dyno to compair?>
Title: Re: pipes
Post by: stewart on November 11, 2007, 04:12:53 PM
pro circut pipes  have apperantly had a lot of r and d on the k5.. they have to be properly jetted etc  but run the best through out the power range
Title: Re: pipes
Post by: kx666 on November 11, 2007, 04:53:34 PM
i do like some of the FMF silencers
Title: Re: pipes
Post by: Arnax on November 16, 2007, 06:00:23 PM
I replaced the stock pipe with a PC works. Like Stewart said, it runs better throughout. I don't feel I lost any bottom end and the bike is definitely snappier (not sure that's a word ;)). My jetting was a bit rich for the stock pipe, but is perfect for the PC.
Title: Re: pipes
Post by: Hillclimb#42 on November 19, 2007, 10:07:21 AM
Pro Circuit Platinum works great and I have the Fmf silencer on it. Hits hard everywhere.
Title: Re: pipes
Post by: moreccsthanlbs on November 19, 2007, 11:07:27 AM
i have a fmf gnarly 'desert' pipe...i would highly reccomend it
Title: Re: pipes
Post by: 2000desertkx500 on November 19, 2007, 12:25:08 PM
I have used the FMF gnarly desert. I am currently running the procircuit. Both are great. I like the PC a little more.
Title: Re: pipes
Post by: Uzi9mm on November 22, 2007, 07:10:02 AM
I have a FMF Gnarly.  Bike came with it, so I haven't tried anything else.  I would like a Pro Circuit.  My bike seems a little flat on the top end.   :|
Title: Re: pipes
Post by: arleybeer40 on November 26, 2007, 07:37:44 PM
I've only run a procircuit pipe on mine. I've had both the works and the platinum and the only difference i noticed between the 2 is the platinum seems to run a little cooler on the surface tmps. also its easier to keep looking good. with the works pipe you always have to clean it to keepit lookin good.
Title: Re: pipes
Post by: maddoggy on January 21, 2008, 04:47:07 PM
pro circut platuim pipe is the best i have tested,,  ps i own 2 to 3 of every k5 pipe i know off.. they made like 3 more horse than fmf gnally

stewart, were you refering to the PC platinum or the platinum2. and by the way, how did it compare performance wise to the PC works pipe?     MADDOGGY
Title: Re: pipes
Post by: doordie on January 22, 2008, 12:55:02 AM
I use PC at trailriding/enduro and DOMA for supermoto.
More "hit" in DOMA and more topend....
All aftermarket pipes works good BUT it depends what portduration you use which
one working best for your ridingstile or track. :wink:
Title: Re: pipes
Post by: doordie on January 22, 2008, 12:58:09 AM
I use PC at trailriding/enduro and DOMA for supermoto and iceroadracing.
More "hit" in DOMA and more topend....
All aftermarket pipes works good BUT it depends what tuning and portduration you have which one working best for your ridingstile or MX/enduro/supermoto. :wink:
Title: Re: pipes
Post by: Uzi9mm on April 14, 2008, 03:14:38 PM
Is the Pro-Circuit Platinum similar to the FMF Fatty?  And, what silencer does everyone recommend and why?  I'm currently running an FMF Gnarly Desert with a stock silencer.  I haven't run any other pipes.  I'm looking for a pipe/silencer combo that provides the best overall gains over stock.
Title: Re: pipes
Post by: stroke.n.smoke on April 14, 2008, 11:53:10 PM
I have the PC works with the PC silencer, just by looking at the silencers the PC and the stock one are basically the same.  Really long.
Title: Re: pipes
Post by: Good on April 15, 2008, 02:19:17 AM
304
Title: Re: pipes
Post by: Uzi9mm on April 15, 2008, 04:35:53 AM
Whats the difference between the 304 and the R304?
Title: Re: pipes
Post by: Good on April 15, 2008, 05:32:08 AM
http://www.procircuit.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=264

R is race, and shorter, and louder.  It prolly outperforms though...
Title: Re: pipes
Post by: puffy on April 15, 2008, 05:35:52 AM
Is there an american distributer for doma pipes?
Title: Re: pipes
Post by: Good on April 15, 2008, 08:36:55 AM
http://www.langstonracing.com/eshopitems_cat_2458-19864-19868.2-Stroke_Kawasaki.htm

$189.99   :-D
Title: Re: pipes
Post by: puffy on April 15, 2008, 09:40:31 AM
Thank you