Anyone have experience with FMF exhaust on an RC

KDA · 07-24-2009, 5:00 PM

I have a set of Jardine high mount slip-ons on mine now. One side has a bit of rash from a low speed fall. I am interested in picking up a set of some sort of aftermarket slip-ons I can install when I go to sell the bike at some point. I use it for track days so will leave the Jardines on there until I sell it. I know many really like the Sato stuff, but does anyone have any experience with the FMF exhaust. They are significantly discounted and I just want something that looks ok, sounds good and keeps performance at least comparable to stock. Thanks for any feedback.

zerogara · 07-25-2009, 11:38 AM

I like FMF quality too and ease of maintenance (repacking) and as they were made to last in dirt they are very durable, while very light.
Volume size wise the 450s mufflers should be adequate for the RC, but while the singles don;t rev as high or are tuned for top end performance but more for low-mid range it may affect the RCs performance up high. I would avoid anything made for MX and look for enduro mufflers. In most I;ve seen the canister is pretty similar with a connecting pipe of about 12" to fit the curve of the head pipe.
Let us know how it turns out.

Twincam · 07-25-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by KDA

I have a set of Jardine high mount slip-ons on mine now. One side has a bit of rash from a low speed fall. I am interested in picking up a set of some sort of aftermarket slip-ons I can install when I go to sell the bike at some point. I use it for track days so will leave the Jardines on there until I sell it. I know many really like the Sato stuff, but does anyone have any experience with the FMF exhaust. They are significantly discounted and I just want something that looks ok, sounds good and keeps performance at least comparable to stock. Thanks for any feedback.

How bad is the rash? Would a sticker not hide it?

I've got an FMF exhaust on my KX125 (previous owner put it on there) but as I've never had her running I can't comment on how they perform etc.

KDA · 07-25-2009, 10:41 PM

FMF made systems for the RC. I'm not talking about adapting an MX exhaust. Anyone have any experience with these FMF Racing (Sport) - Products for 2003 HONDA RC 51.

The rash would not be hidden by a sticker, particularly if someone was considering buying the bike. Thanks for any input.

954WRECKER · 07-26-2009, 4:10 PM

I got the titanium one a few weeks ago. I'm very happy with them overall. Good sound, good looks, and good fit in my opinion. GREAT PRICE!

zerogara · 07-26-2009, 4:15 PM

Not bad, I thought FMF only made dirt bike exhausts. By looking at their site they seem they are getting in the power commander business as well.
All my experience with their products (using and installing for others) have always been positive.

954WRECKER · 07-26-2009, 4:24 PM

There is a guy who sells the Blue and the Bronze ones for $299.99 on Ebay. I almost chose the blue one but decided to keep it safe and go with the plain colored one for $357 delivered.

954WRECKER · 07-26-2009, 4:36 PM

Saw these also when I was shopping for the RC exhaust.

I just decided to go with the titanium rather than the aluminum.

KDA · 07-27-2009, 11:03 AM

Thanks for the feedback. The Ebay seller is who I was planning to get them from. Although the Aluminum Jardine at $333 is a great deal also. I'll have to give it some thought. Thanks.

954WRECKER · 07-28-2009, 8:03 PM

I hope I didn't mess anything up for you by posting those links. The guy has plenty of those Blue FMF's and they usually end with zero bids and he relists them over and over every week.

KDA · 07-29-2009, 11:30 AM

Thanks for the thought. I have not bought any yet. Will probably go with the bronze color if I get some. The FMF's seem like a great deal for a new set up. Thanks.