• 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     WR = 2st Enduro & CR = 2st Cross

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125-200cc I need my CR 125 quieter

dfeckel

dfeckel

Husqvarna
AA Class
My ears are still ringing from the Sandy Lane Enduro yesterday. The little tiddler did great, but it's just too loud. I'm running the stock pipe with an FMF TC2 silencer. Even with fresh packing, it's too loud. I repacked the silencer three rides ago, and I couldn't actually tell any difference with the fresh packing. I need a spark arrestor for ECEA enduros, but the TC2 is the only option I can buy for the 2008 CR125.

Which brings me to this option--making either an FMF Q or Q Stealth fit with a little cutting and welding. Specifically, I would cut the midpipe off my TC2 and weld it onto whichever Q silencer I get. And I'll move the mounting tabs accordingly, too.

The smallest engine application FMF makes the Q Stealth for is the KTM 200--no 125s. The do make the regular Q silencers for KTM 125s. Will the silencer inner diameter be too big if I go with a Q stealth? Should I go with a regular Q that's made for a 125?
 
Try looking around for stock WR silencer with the SA there should be someone that has one for sale check Ebay or C/list I don't think you would lose any performance with the change if you find one
 
For some reason Husky bikes are loud. Every KTM I hear with a TCII is much more quiet for some reason.

You could go with a stock WR silencer. I replaced mine with a TCII because the stock one is such a pain to repack.

At real low rpm the stock WR silencer is much more quiet. But once the bike gets on the pipe it is just as loud as the TCII, at least to my ears it is.

You could probably make a Q work with some welding. If you want even less noise for less money you could look into making a KTM hocky stick silencer fit.
 
Or you could add the DB snorkle :D

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Those KTM hockey sticks are probably the quietest 2t silencers out there. If you're going to do any cutting and welding, that's what I'd use.

Sure is easier to put in a long day of riding on a quiet bike.
 
make a turn-down for the tip. old school used to use a curved rad hose section and a hose clamp. youre pretty creative, fab something up and post it up.
 
dfeckel;85210 said:
dB Snorkel? Mmmm...no. I certainly don't object to its existence, but I object to its existence on my bike. :)
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Dave,
I have one... I never used it in a competitive event, but use it on my tiny practice loop at home, to keep the neighbors from complaining. For an '08 CR125, buy the OEM WR125 silencer. It is the simplest solution.

I bought a TC2 for the '09 WR125, but haven't run it yet. I was really wishing that FMF would do it in a Q though.

No OEM option for the '09-'10 125 with the new frame and silencer mount. WR250-300 only have sparky's because they still use old frame and mount using the same style silencer used since '02.
 
Good info, everyone. I initially rejected the WR silencer option, because I figured they didn't have a spark arrestor, like the new ones. I'm glad to hear they do have arrestors. I'll check 'em out.
 
Slight hijack here guys. What does anyone know about a Q or quieter silencer that will fit the WR250 frame?
 
my 08 cr 125 blew an 85 at a harescramble sound check ....
Good thing they don't test it while its on the pipe!!
I'd double check on the wr silencer ... it might not be stamped for usfs, may have the arrestor but they are suppose to be stamped. I'd just go with a db snorkel and get over it. ktm hockey stick would work also or maybe a Q or stealth for another bike rejiggered to fit on the 125.
 
I was hoping the Turbine core 2 was quietr than stock.
Does a wr 250 silencer fit - they look bigger? I was having same issue with stock wr125
I know Nwrider had a spark arrestor one for sale may moons ago
 
the fmf tc sparky is quieter than the stock doma unit. a lot of the noise on my bike is intake, foam and tape for water crossings helps. that db snorkle is wicked cool and im getting one. ever ride a stealthy bike? man is it cool esp in the secret sauce. :cool:
 
I snagged a used FMF Q for an early-aughts KTM from Malcom Smith Motorsports on fleabay for $60 delivered. I seriously considered the WR stocker with SA, but it came up at $224 on Hall's, which is a bit too spendy at the moment.

I agree that the airbox is likely contributing to the noise level, but I've already sealed up the sides, and I don't want to fashion any kind of cover for it--don't want to lose power due to intake constriction.

I'll have to do a bit of cutty-weldy on the Q. I'll post up when it's done.
 
Has anyone got anywhere with a making the Husky quieter?
Anyone use the DB snorkel and does it reduce the power much?
I saw that Shane Watts actually won a GNCC round early this year with one of the DB snorkels on a KTM 200 :applause:- so they can be too bad - except being ugly as and getting in the way
 
I'm sorry to say the Q silencer is still sitting on my shelf, waiting on my lazy butt to get around to taking the bike to my welder. STill running the TC2, but now with an FMF pipe. Still loud.
 
dfeckel;129281 said:
I'm sorry to say the Q silencer is still sitting on my shelf, waiting on my lazy butt to get around to taking the bike to my welder. STill running the TC2, but now with an FMF pipe. Still loud.
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That's okay I need to hear you so I can get out of the way when you pass me.

A repack may help.....a lot!
 
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