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Old 10-27-2015, 06:10 PM
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I've got a lot from this forum so thanks everyone. Just did the Krieger CCT and I had no idea what a difference it would make - the engine puts now instead of sounding like a blender with bolts in it.
I am doing the other mods on this site and want to slap on a KLX300 header for increased airflow but haven't been able to find out what years fit. I have an '06. Figured I'd follow that up with an aftermarket slip on which should just fit fine on the KLX300 header and mate up with my KLX250s frame right?

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Old 10-27-2015, 06:33 PM
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header will fit but you will need a klx300 exhaust. I have both a klx300 header and an aftermarket can. I had to fab a custom bracket to mount the can to the frame.

edit...the aftermarket can only had one mounting point to the frame. I added aluminum bar stock to the stock mounts to strengthen the single mounting point.
 

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Old 10-27-2015, 07:49 PM
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Thanks for that. Need to know what years KLX300 headers will fit my 06 KLX250s though-
 
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Pretty sure any year will fit.
I just bought my 300 system when it came up for sale, no idea of the year, slapped it straight on a 2012.
 
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Originally Posted by Narfle
Thanks for that. Need to know what years KLX300 headers will fit my 06 KLX250s though-
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Old 10-28-2015, 01:37 PM
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Narfle, the entire 300 system will bolt on - BUT the individual components are different.

You run into real fitment problems when you mix-and-match 300 and 250 exhaust components - so don't do it. If you want details, I can give them to you - I presently own both bikes..

In a nutshell: Use a KLX300 header - you'll be using a KLX300 slipon - stock or aftermarket. The only advantage is price(not performance) - If you can get a complete KLX300 system cheaper than a 250 slipon, you win.. The KLX300 stock silencer is easily "uncorked" by just removing the "butt plug" at the end and, uncorked, it will perform similarly to a 250 header+slipon..
 

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