Author Topic: Who makes the quietest silencer/spark arrestor for the KX500 (Read 9226 times)

mikesmith · « **Reply #15 on:** March 10, 2005, 09:59:39 PM »

They do have sound checks on public lands and hand out fines,are you sure you want it loud?

machine · « **Reply #16 on:** March 11, 2005, 02:20:41 AM »

First they have to catch me!!!!

No, I'm friends with the BLM where I ride, and there really cool with me!
Plus, my buddy that I ride with rides a YZ426 that makes my bike sound
really, really quite!!!

TomL · « **Reply #17 on:** March 11, 2005, 02:41:13 AM »

machine:

Keep it up and you won't hear anything cuz you'll be deaf from all the noise!!!

machine · « **Reply #18 on:** March 11, 2005, 03:32:50 AM »

That's true!
Between my machine shop, and all my other
hobbies I think you may be right!
Well my wife would agree with you!

My helmet keeps the sound out!!!

Timbowe · « **Reply #19 on:** March 11, 2005, 07:41:41 PM »

We have strict rules concerning forest riding here too. The boys usally get S/steel mesh {fine} and form it round the end of the pipe. hold it on with a hose clamp. Dosent stop much noise but stops sparks.

TomL · « **Reply #20 on:** March 19, 2005, 01:35:20 AM »

timbowe: That seems to work pretty good!!! I first tried to make a long thin cone shaped screen to fit inside the pipe but was having trouble figuring out how to fasten it in place. So I just hose clamped a little round piece over the end of the silencer. It should be easy to take off and clean after each ride.

Rowdy-Yates · « **Reply #21 on:** March 19, 2005, 03:40:11 AM »

I hate to say it cant you guys just buy sparky's for the sparks? They are forest approved too.

TomL · « **Reply #22 on:** March 20, 2005, 04:53:37 PM »

Sure!!! But why spend the doe!!!???

Timbowe · « **Reply #23 on:** March 20, 2005, 06:42:26 PM »

Chrome dont get ya home.

mikesmith · « **Reply #24 on:** March 21, 2005, 08:34:28 PM »

If only the Rangers in California were so understanding.

Rowdy-Yates · « **Reply #25 on:** March 23, 2005, 05:02:48 PM »

Very True Mike. My Point exactly.

gowen · « **Reply #26 on:** March 24, 2005, 02:14:10 PM »

I have a PC spark arrestor. But definately keep on the FMF PC when I'm on private land. I just don't like teh idea of restriction. And yes, I have seen fires start by sparks. The carbon in the pipe gets hot, comes apart and blows out the rear red hot. I saw it come out of my cusins bike, hit the ground and catch some leaves on fire. Thankfully I saw it. We had a ban on outdoor fires here in NC a few years back due to a major drout. It was a close call.

Author Topic: Who makes the quietest silencer/spark arrestor for the KX500 (Read 9226 times)

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