PC Platinum 2 Pipe

[Motoroost1]

I am considering replacing the FMF Gnarly pipe on my K5 ( corrosion ) , and I was wondering if anyone has tried the PC Platinum 2 pipe ?
I am just trail riding so a bottom end / midrange pipe is what I am after ( similar to the Gnarly ) . Does the PC pipe offer any performance advantages or disadvantages ? Just doing homework before I buy anything .

[Foxx4Beaver]

If I remember correctly,there is a few threads on the PC-vs-FMF...and the PC was a hair better on the dyno,and I want to say that if you could find an FMF Fatty,that was even a hair better.Do some searching,you should find the answers you're looking for on here.

[Motoroost1]

I see that FMF is only listing the regular Gnarly and the Desert Gnarly now for the K5 . That's it . PC is only listing the regular Platinum pipe . That's it . However , a local dealer says that one of his suppliers still has a Platinum 2 pipe in stock but when it's gone , it's gone .

So , my choices seem to be very limited . I am fairly happy with the regular Gnarly , but , the previous owner of my bike did not take care of things very well and allowed the pipe to rust . I have fixed it up as best as possible , but , there's nothing like a brand new pipe Just not sure if I should grab the Platinum 2 while I can . I'll try to search as many threads as possible .

[Foxx4Beaver]

there's nothing like a brand new pipe

+1 on that statement!!

You've probably already considered this,but you could also take a gamble on e-bay...but,it's just that..a gamble.I see new PC and FMF pipes listed on there periodically....but I just can't bring myself to take that gamble buying one from e-bay.I read the Feedback on the sellers,and some buyers are saying that the sellers don't have the item in stock...after they've paid for it and waited 2-3 weeks and nothing shows up on their doorstep,or it's not the right one.If you really want a new pipe that bad...I'd grab that one your dealer knows of,quickly!

[greencannon]

I scored a great stock pipe online for really cheap. its a bit heavier but the low to mid power delivery is awesome.
 The FMFs and PC were great but still have a little of that "on the pipe" feel. The stocker is abrupt and smooth right off idle. It's the tractor pipe, Im in love again.

[Motoroost1]

I just checked on the PC Platinum 2 and it is gone . Availability is now zero . So , I guess stock or Gnarly is the only option unless I roll the dice on e bay . Oh well , what can you do ?

[1989kawasaki]

This one is better

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pro-Circuit-Works-Exhaust-Pipe-88-Kawasaki-KX500-/160749255604

[Motoroost1]

My K5 is a 2003 . Not sure if an 88 pipe would fit correctly .

[1989kawasaki]

All other pipe listings say 88-04

And I just went confirmed this by looking at part numbers.

The look of a works pipe is just amazing :-O

[dieselbeef]

plate the one ya got

[Motoroost1]

It's actually less expensive to buy a new pipe than to replate the old one in my area . It's not a big deal anyway . I've had good performance with PC pipes on my 2007 KX250 , so that's why I had asked about the PC for the K5 . If a PC pipe was readily available and competitively priced , I would likely give it a try just to see how it worked compared to the Gnarly . It's not readily available without extra cost and effort ( import it from a U.S. dealer and pay shipping , customs and tax ) , so , I'll likely just stick with the Gnarly and move on . I can get a replacement Gnarly ( either version ) within 2 days . The bike works great as it is and I have little to complain about regarding it's performance . Anyway , we'll see what happens .

[martyestes]

Greencannon, interesting comments on the stock pipe. I actually like the look of the stocker, with that bend in it also. I'm a low to mid guy...it makes a difference, eh? I just rebuilt the bike and have only ridden it with the Pro Circuit pipe.  I experienced the same thing with my CR480.  I much prefer the stocker over the considerably fatter-looking DG. Ran the DG once and sold it. Put the stocker back on and was happy.

[ramblnman]

anyone know what is the hp gain with the  platinum 2 ?

[Motoroost1]

I've got a stock pipe ( came with the bike ) and I might just throw it on to see how it works compared to the Gnarly .

[joko]

 I have a FMF fatty for sale on ebay, exc cond, $200