Mods ok to skip?
#11
04-01-2008, 05:00 PM
RE: Mods ok to skip?
it will be a lot noisier with the endcap not installed. I used to remove my DRZSM's endcap- yeah it increased power minimally along with throttle response but it was a lot noisier than stock. It was not even close to being as noisy as my KLX's BigGun Evo though. If you're just going for looks, maybe you can just bore out the endcap so it shoots straight through as if it were not there. I've never actually looked inside a 300R endcap so maybe that's not possible. But on my DRZ, there was a blockage down inside the muffler that I took a large drillbit too and opened it up so it would flow.
#12
04-01-2008, 05:06 PM
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RE: Mods ok to skip?
ORIGINAL: Davebert
Ok, well I just drove it and I must say, it sure sounds a lot better. Warms up quicker or at least its ready to rev right away! It seems to have good low end power and pulls quickly to redline with me on it so I am sure it will even be better for the wife. I am going to wait for the wife to test drive it before I pull the end cap as she will then be able to tell me how much difference it makes. She weighs in at 110 lbs lighter and being it ran great to me, she will really be happy. The bike is "not so innocent" anymore. 
db
ORIGINAL: bryantjt
Don't bother with the end cap, just run it open.
Don't bother with the end cap, just run it open.
db
#13
04-01-2008, 06:07 PM
RE: Mods ok to skip?
ORIGINAL: deej
Ok we know what you weigh, and that along with how much lighter your wife is, you basically told us what your wife weighs, so it was nice knowing you man.[8D][8D][8D] Not that 130 is bad, but you know women and their weight. You're dead meat man.[sm=badbadbad.gif]
Ok we know what you weigh, and that along with how much lighter your wife is, you basically told us what your wife weighs, so it was nice knowing you man.[8D][8D][8D] Not that 130 is bad, but you know women and their weight. You're dead meat man.[sm=badbadbad.gif]
db
#14
04-01-2008, 06:31 PM
RE: Mods ok to skip?
ORIGINAL: 09KLXowner
it will be a lot noisier with the endcap not installed. I used to remove my DRZSM's endcap- yeah it increased power minimally along with throttle response but it was a lot noisier than stock. It was not even close to being as noisy as my KLX's BigGun Evo though. If you're just going for looks, maybe you can just bore out the endcap so it shoots straight through as if it were not there. I've never actually looked inside a 300R endcap so maybe that's not possible. But on my DRZ, there was a blockage down inside the muffler that I took a large drillbit too and opened it up so it would flow.
it will be a lot noisier with the endcap not installed. I used to remove my DRZSM's endcap- yeah it increased power minimally along with throttle response but it was a lot noisier than stock. It was not even close to being as noisy as my KLX's BigGun Evo though. If you're just going for looks, maybe you can just bore out the endcap so it shoots straight through as if it were not there. I've never actually looked inside a 300R endcap so maybe that's not possible. But on my DRZ, there was a blockage down inside the muffler that I took a large drillbit too and opened it up so it would flow.
Its pretty loud as it is right now with the 300 exhaust after replacing the stock exhaust. I like the way it sounds and was almost jealous and thinking I need to do some exhaust work on my DRZ
I will take a look at the end cap and see what my options are. I may want to find a used one cheap and experiment with the drilling just in case I want to revert back to the stock 300 end cap. db
#15
04-01-2008, 06:55 PM
RE: Mods ok to skip?
oh yeah, you got the new DRZS right? maybe you have already, but drill that muffler out and remove the snorkel. it makes it breathe better. you've heard of the 3x3 mod so I'm sure you've looked into your options. that is a sweet engine on that DRZ- if only they could add a 6th cog to the tranny. As I was taking my new KLX out a couple days ago I was doing around 55mph and I always seem to lose track as to what gear I am in. I went to shift into 6th and it was there. I remember on the DRZ I would always shift at this particular spot in the rpms and it always bummed me out that 6th wasn't there. Of course I added a larger rear sprocket so that didn't help but still it needs a 6th gear imo. nice bike btw- both of them.
#16
04-01-2008, 07:08 PM
RE: Mods ok to skip?
ORIGINAL: 09KLXowner
oh yeah, you got the new DRZS right? maybe you have already, but drill that muffler out and remove the snorkel. it makes it breathe better. you've heard of the 3x3 mod so I'm sure you've looked into your options. that is a sweet engine on that DRZ- if only they could add a 6th cog to the tranny. As I was taking my new KLX out a couple days ago I was doing around 55mph and I always seem to lose track as to what gear I am in. I went to shift into 6th and it was there. I remember on the DRZ I would always shift at this particular spot in the rpms and it always bummed me out that 6th wasn't there. Of course I added a larger rear sprocket so that didn't help but still it needs a 6th gear imo. nice bike btw- both of them.
oh yeah, you got the new DRZS right? maybe you have already, but drill that muffler out and remove the snorkel. it makes it breathe better. you've heard of the 3x3 mod so I'm sure you've looked into your options. that is a sweet engine on that DRZ- if only they could add a 6th cog to the tranny. As I was taking my new KLX out a couple days ago I was doing around 55mph and I always seem to lose track as to what gear I am in. I went to shift into 6th and it was there. I remember on the DRZ I would always shift at this particular spot in the rpms and it always bummed me out that 6th wasn't there. Of course I added a larger rear sprocket so that didn't help but still it needs a 6th gear imo. nice bike btw- both of them.
db
#18
04-01-2008, 07:58 PM
RE: Mods ok to skip?
ORIGINAL: KLXer
Running the 300 endcap is a waste. The outlet is smaller than the 250S, its literally pencil sized. Just undo the two bolts, throw it away, & move on.
Running the 300 endcap is a waste. The outlet is smaller than the 250S, its literally pencil sized. Just undo the two bolts, throw it away, & move on.
Thanks,
db
#19
04-01-2008, 08:17 PM
RE: Mods ok to skip?
Stock KLX250S exhaust - removed:
KLX 300R exhaust - installed:
Conclusion: The end cap appears to have been taken off by previous owner. No wonder it sounds so good!
db (KLX end cap specialist)
KLX 300R exhaust - installed:
Conclusion: The end cap appears to have been taken off by previous owner. No wonder it sounds so good!
db (KLX end cap specialist)