Mystery fmf silencer.
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Mystery fmf silencer.
Found a silencer on eBay. Seller states came off a 1999 kdx 220 and that's it. I zoomed into the sticker and it has FMF and So. Calif. Found out it means south California and blah blah blah. My question is, is it an spark arrestor or not. I messaged the guy twice already and he hasn't replied.
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Re: Mystery fmf silencer.
funny, i looked at the same one
every silencer i have ever seen that has a USDF approved spark arrestor in it will have that stamped on the side
(like this one http://www.cyclebuy.com/shopping/fmf/images/FMF_Q.jpg )
the one on ebay didnt have the stamp so i would guess it does not have the spark arrestor on it
every silencer i have ever seen that has a USDF approved spark arrestor in it will have that stamped on the side
(like this one http://www.cyclebuy.com/shopping/fmf/images/FMF_Q.jpg )
the one on ebay didnt have the stamp so i would guess it does not have the spark arrestor on it
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alright sweet. I have trying to figure out the model. never knew there was a stamp. thanks!!
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no problem
(you will need to stamp to ride state land)
(you will need to stamp to ride state land)
newbbewb wrote:DIYmirage has it right.
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Re: Mystery fmf silencer.
That's one interesting looking silencer. Vintage FMF perhaps? I don't see any markings.
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Re: Mystery fmf silencer.
a spark arrestor is just a piece of screen. you can make one yourself and sick it in there to be compliant with the forest circus guidelines.
what your showing is the end pipe, noise suppressor, and the spark arrester is inside.
Shine a flashlight in there and you'll see it.
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Ig if late 90s is vintage hahaIDRIDR wrote:
That's one interesting looking silencer. Vintage FMF perhaps? I don't see any markings.
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Mystery fmf silencer.
That pic looks like an MX type silencer. Also, depending on what state you live in, what will get you by as a spark arrester, varies. In AZ, don't try just running a screen. The Game & Fish guys will look for it to be stamped. If not, you get a nice big fine. On Fed land, it better be stamped.
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Re: Mystery fmf silencer.
Don't think a screen would fly here in SC either.
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I live in NE. Do alot of riding in our creek that has a lot of brush so feel like i need one just for insurance.
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Also, 2 stroke sparkies don't all have screens in them. That E series silencer pictured up there ^ has a "turbine" looking deal in it.
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SS109 wrote:That pic looks like an MX type silencer. Also, depending on what state you live in, what will get you by as a spark arrester, varies. In AZ, don't try just running a screen. The Game & Fish guys will look for it to be stamped. If not, you get a nice big fine. On Fed land, it better be stamped.
I'm confused....
are they too lazy to shine a flashlight in it, out too bureaucratic to care?
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It's gov so probably both!ohgood wrote:I'm confused....
are they too lazy to shine a flashlight in it, out too bureaucratic to care?
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Mystery fmf silencer.
Those that enforce the rules are probably not spark arrestor experts, so they rely on others for that and look for the approval stamping on the muffler. Weather that stamped device is an effective spark arrestor or not is a whole other matter.
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Mystery fmf silencer.
Exactly. Or try going to court with your ticket and arguing that "Ranger X said it was fine but Ranger Y gave me a ticket."pumpguy wrote:Those that enforce the rules are probably not spark arrestor experts, so they rely on others for that and look for the approval stamping on the muffler. Weather that stamped device is an effective spark arrestor or not is a whole other matter.
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The bracket on that is broken, isn't it??
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Re: Mystery fmf silencer.
I emptied the black clay out of my spark arrester/silencer today.
about two pounds of it.
New packing and its quiet and running smoothly like a popcorn machine again. how very nice.
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about two pounds of it.
New packing and its quiet and running smoothly like a popcorn machine again. how very nice.
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Re: Mystery fmf silencer.
I found this while searching craigslist. Looks like same silencer, this is a kdx 250.
Only $800 for this bike btw, with the KX front end it looks like.
Only $800 for this bike btw, with the KX front end it looks like.
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missing kick starter = bargaining power!motoracerx wrote:I found this while searching craigslist. Looks like same silencer, this is a kdx 250.
Only $800 for this bike btw, with the KX front end it looks like.