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Maintenance & Technical => KX250 / KX125 => Topic started by: wecsubloc on April 15, 2009, 11:30:32 AM

Title: Help with picking a Spark arrestor for '05 kx250
Post by: wecsubloc on April 15, 2009, 11:30:32 AM

  Hey everyone,

   Need  some guidence on choosing a spark arrestor for my 2005 kx250. I am looking @ entering a hare sramble and you need to have a spark arrestor.Some places even require that your bike meets a specific db level.I have a procircuit  304 now.Anyone tried out the procicuit type 296.Just want to thank yall in advance.Take all the help I can get.

                                      BillyC


                                 

Title: Re: Help with picking a Spark arrestor for '05 kx250
Post by: azdirtrider75 on April 15, 2009, 01:07:52 PM

Billy C,

I really like my FMF Turbine Core II Q Silencer

Title: Re: Help with picking a Spark arrestor for '05 kx250
Post by: wecsubloc on April 15, 2009, 08:42:19 PM

R u running a stock pipe w/ your fmf turbine core 2 Q ?

Title: Re: Help with picking a Spark arrestor for '05 kx250
Post by: azdirtrider75 on April 16, 2009, 12:41:13 PM

Yep, stock pipe with the FMF Turbine Core 2 Q. Maybe one of these days I'll get an after market pipe. Stock is so strong though.

Title: Re: Help with picking a Spark arrestor for '05 kx250
Post by: wecsubloc on April 16, 2009, 07:56:18 PM

Yeah im pretty satisfied  w/ stock pipe and pc-304. Unfortuanitly if I want to ride anywhere other than mx tracks I will have to change to a spark arrestor/silencer. I havent seen any reviews on the Pc-Type 296.The turbine core 2 has a lot of good write ups.


                                                           Billy C

Title: Re: Help with picking a Spark arrestor for '05 kx250
Post by: Hillclimb#42 on April 17, 2009, 12:13:03 AM

I went with the Sparky. It mounts to stock silencer. They have them to fit just about any style silencer, with significantly less cost. Mine was like $50 for my 96 250. I can remove it quickly, just 2 bolts and a little silicone and oil to clean, but I have a FMF shorty that I usually run and just use the Sparky on stock silencer to ride Public riding spots.
The only down-side that I can think of, is that it extends the silencer making a loop-out a possible catastrophy. Power loss is minimal.

Title: Re: Help with picking a Spark arrestor for '05 kx250
Post by: The Flyin Hawaiian on April 17, 2009, 08:24:44 AM

I run the 296 on my 04. It worked well and it fits the 05-07 KX250s also. I just mounted one up on my girlfriends new 07. Ive had durability issues with the FMF Qs on several bikes. They only spot weld the core in 2 spots and they have a tendency to break there. The PC 296 is fully welded and holds up better.
Here is the 296 on my girlfriend 07.
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a65/thumper4str/Lissas07001.jpg)

Title: Re: Help with picking a Spark arrestor for '05 kx250
Post by: wecsubloc on April 17, 2009, 04:40:05 PM

   Other than the canister being a lil longer that looks like it fits well .Thats a preety sweet looking 07.

Title: Re: Help with picking a Spark arrestor for '05 kx250
Post by: wecsubloc on April 17, 2009, 05:07:27 PM

Heres another pic of my 05.Flyin Hawaiin is that a headlight on that 07.

                                          Thanks
                                        Billy C

Title: Re: Help with picking a Spark arrestor for '05 kx250
Post by: The Flyin Hawaiian on April 17, 2009, 05:13:59 PM

Its a Acerbis DHH headlight. Im going to run it off of the powerjet coil. This worked well with my 03 and 04 KX250s. We need lights to pass tech inspection at some enduros.
Front shot of headlight.
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a65/thumper4str/Lissas07003.jpg)

Title: Re: Help with picking a Spark arrestor for '05 kx250
Post by: wecsubloc on April 20, 2009, 08:35:01 AM

  I decided to go w/ a pc-type 296.Thanks to all who replied to post.Hey Flyin Hawaiin I am located right on MD/Pa line offf I-83.Im interested in getting involved in some hs and enduros.I am not sure best way about procedures about getting involved.If yall ever want to get together and do some riding shoot me an email subloc32@msn.com.

                                  Thanks Again.

                                    Billy C
P.S. As soon as I install spark arrestor ,Ill post a pic.

Title: Re: Help with picking a Spark arrestor for '05 kx250
Post by: wecsubloc on April 28, 2009, 03:00:18 PM

  Hey yall,

     Picture of bike with new skidplate and  pc-type 296 silencer.

                              Thanks!

                           Billy C