FMF Woods or Desert pipe for my '06 KDX 200?

crazyaboutriding · Post by **crazyaboutriding** » 09:28 am Jun 28 2006

i was checking out the jeff fredette site (http://www.frpoffroad.com) and this is what they suggest with pipes...

[quote]I recommend the Gnarly "REV" PIPE for the more experienced rider and all other riders riding in fast terrain with good traction. This pipe will improve performance throughout the power band with the most noticeable hit in the mid-range and up. I recommend the GNARLY "TORQUE" PIPE for the less experienced rider and more technical terrain because it also improves performance throughout the power band but with a more manageable power delivery. [/quote]

also he says that for more low end get the BOYSEN REED VAULVES and also for MORE low end the FRP TORQUE RING will help too.

you can get some pretty good deals on that sight for all different things for your kdx. check it out.

awoodman · Post by **awoodman** » 09:43 am Jun 28 2006

ok, and do the boyesen reed petals fit in the stock kdx cage, if the petals are meant for a kdx200? im assuming so...

crazyaboutriding · Post by **crazyaboutriding** » 10:23 am Jun 28 2006

yep. also that sight tells you what the jetting should be and other stough like suspension mods. you should check it out its a good sight.

awoodman · Post by **awoodman** » 03:34 pm Jun 28 2006

I have, but I guess not enough...thanks!...and Inda, if i put an FMF pipe on and put boyesen power reeds in, and drill my airbox to vent it, will the jetting combo that you told be still be good? And one more thing...If i buy the FMF Gnarly rev, will it bolt on nicely? or will i have to bend things? because i don't want to have to bend anything...

kdennan · Post by **kdennan** » 10:39 am Jun 29 2006

Just loosen all the mount bolts and attach the pipe with the springs first. I then tighten the bolts that mount to the frame and finally the pipe. Crazy had some good thoughts on Jeff Fredettes site. I have the torque ring as well. It does make the pipe extend more out but everything still should line up no sweat. remember the sequence for mounting the pipe. Read Indawoods' post on how to test your jetting. Everyone here has taken the time to learn the art. It would be great and easy if every bike was the same but you can only be sure if you check your own.
Trust me, it feels great when you get it down and you say to yourself that you did it all on your own.

awoodman · Post by **awoodman** » 10:41 am Jun 29 2006

ok, thanks man...

kdennan · Post by **kdennan** » 10:53 am Jun 29 2006

No problem. Just to clarify; Inda's recommendation would certainly be a good baseline to start with. Go get a case of plugs (BR8ES) and check that first.
I removed my airbox lid completely and remounted the cdi on the rear fender. I also took advice from Mr. Fredette and cut a piece of inner tube which I zip-tied in the space in front of the airbox to the rectangle shaped opening to the frame. Works great at keeping the trail grit from flying in. I rode 70 miles the other day on a ride that had everything from water that came up to the bottom of the radiators to you name it. The uni-filter still looks fresh.
Actually, if you get some time on your hands and really would like to see what other kinds of tricks Fredette knows you can order a set-up video from him that really is cool. I went through my bike last winter after only riding it a few times that fall. I bought it new. Not much grease or whatever it was anywhere it should have been. You can call Jeff to as he is real cool and very helpful. (he is out of the shop until July 10th so you'll be speaking to his mom. she can still take your order though)

awoodman · Post by **awoodman** » 11:32 am Jun 29 2006

ok, great!

canyncarvr · Post by **canyncarvr** » 03:48 pm Jun 29 2006

Re: 'because i don't want to have to bend anything... '

FmF pipes are famous for lousy fit. If yours doesn't fit hand-in-glove, don't be surprised.

If it's a complete goober, make 'em take it back!!

Yes, that has happened...

The first time you crash on the RH side the pipe alignment likely goes to goobers anyway..so get used to bending things!!

crazyaboutriding · Post by **crazyaboutriding** » 04:23 pm Jun 29 2006

huh, i must have gotten lucky, i haven't had any trouble puting mine on...

awoodman · Post by **awoodman** » 05:33 pm Jun 29 2006

Post by **Indawoods** » 05:34 pm Jun 29 2006

The only thing you should be bending is the pipe itself....

Here's a link on how to do it as posted in a previous post.

https://www.piperepair.com/tips.htm

My FMF's fit fine... others have not been so lucky. If you want a pipe that fits out of the box... get a PC pipe.

awoodman · Post by **awoodman** » 08:59 pm Jun 29 2006

but is there a rev pipe made by pc that fits the 06 kdx200?

Post by **Indawoods** » 09:17 pm Jun 29 2006

They make an all-around pipe... more on the bottom and top. Not too much either way....

awoodman · Post by **awoodman** » 09:48 pm Jun 29 2006

i think ill go with the fmf desert...

Post by **Indawoods** » 09:57 pm Jun 29 2006

I think I would too!

awoodman · Post by **awoodman** » 08:36 pm Aug 01 2006

to bring back an old thread...i live in NH and the elevation is only like 300 ft. so will the jetting combo that you told me still work good? I didnt know if you were talking about the midwest or not...you told me to go with a 155 main and 45 pilot...

Post by **Indawoods** » 08:41 pm Aug 01 2006

That should be fine... I'm at 600

awoodman · Post by **awoodman** » 08:46 pm Aug 01 2006

and what are you running for a fuel ratio and what are your jets?

Post by **Indawoods** » 09:08 pm Aug 01 2006

I have an RB modified carb so my jetting runs leaner. 152/42 and fuel is 50:1 AMSOIL Interceptor.

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FMF Woods or Desert pipe for my '06 KDX 200?