1. 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
    WR = 2st Enduro & CR = 2st Cross

250-500cc Q Stealth or Leo Vince for 2009 WR250

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by muggsy, Dec 3, 2011.

  1. muggsy Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    York, Pa
    Looking to quiet down my WR..... Does anyone use either of these on their 250/300 ? Are either significantly quieter than the stocker ?
    Thanks !!
  2. jo360 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    perth australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1983 exc framed wr430 engine
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 520exc
    have a look at a db snorkel they have had good reviews although a little ugly.
  3. lankydoug Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    TM 300en
    I checked the DB Snorkel website a while back and it was as if they had closed shop. The Leo Vince made my buddies GasGas really quiet but I heard they have a screen type spark arrestor which I would not like. I'd be inclined to go with the Q Stealth. That being said what don't you like about the stocker I think it's all around pretty good.
  4. muggsy Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    York, Pa
    Yeah..... I heard the LV is a screen type arrester also..... I may end up going with the FMF depending on availability.
    Nothing really wrong with the stock unit just a little loud for my taste I guess.... I also have a KTM 200 that's whisper quiet by comparison. It may just be the price you gotta' pay for all that Husky boost !!!
  5. Twatty Husqvarna
    AA Class

    I've got an LV muffler and it is a little quieter than stock, gives the bike a deeper note too.
    I reckon it lets the bike breathe a bit better up top, and it looks SEXY!
  6. Diedrick Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Sweden
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR250
    Suggestions where to buy LV?
  7. motosapiens Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    kuna, idaho
    i got mine from enduro engineering. i was in a hurry as the stocker was kind of falling apart (after only 220 or so hours), and I wanted to have a backup in case i didn't pass sound check at idaho city last summer. i didn't realize it was a screen-type arrestor until I got it. I haven't tried it with the screen in yet. I'm hoping it doesn't clog up too fast. I would probably go for the q-stealth next time.
    lankydoug likes this.
  8. madfish Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    wilmington , nc
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr 300
    Just put a leo vince on wr 300 last night. Very quiet. Spark arrestor is kind of a pain to install but pipe sounds good and looks really cool.
  9. incorrigible Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Eastern PA
    FMC Q is made in the USA and works super I am told by my buds.
  10. muggsy Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    York, Pa
    Thanks for the help guys !..... After some research sounds like they're both good units so I really can't make a bad decision.... although I'll probably be going with the Q Stealth ..... depending of course on availabilty !
  11. MOTORHEAD Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Mount Vernon, Indiana
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none
    Other Motorcycles:
    2014 YAMAHA YZ250
    I have a LV I'll sell you.
  12. Twatty Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Like sex on wheels!
    (see post #5 above for detail answer)
  13. joedirt Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr250
    What year is your 200? How would you compare the handling between the husky and the ktm?
  14. WoodsRiderParts Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Indiana
    I have the LeoVince on my WR, love it. Quieter than stock and looks great.
  15. muggsy Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    York, Pa
    My 200 is an 07 XC. The KTM is definitely more nimble in the really tight single track.. you know, the trails with really tight 180 degree switch backs. As soon as the trail opens up a little however the stability/planted feel of the WR (not to mention the magic motor) is tough to beat ! The suspension on the WR is better, especially on small "trail junk" and is a lot plusher in rock gardens and log crossings etc. I had the KTM revalved by a local tuner (Bud Matto of Mattos' cycle) and it is certainly better than the stock stuff but I still have to ride the bike like I'm mad at for it to work really well. It can be pretty tough come hare scramble season as to which bike gets loaded on the truck !
  16. raysaw Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    701 Enduro
    Other Motorcycles:
    Kawasaki ZX14R
    Can we hav some pics please
  17. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    I do inspections, including sound, at the Funky Chicken every spring. The one thing that impresses me in KTM land are those amazingly quiet 200s... my TXC511 with Akro is nice and quiet, but Ive never heard anything as quiet as those 200s. Something for Husqvarna to strive for IMHO.
  18. joedirt Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr250
    You want your 511 to be as quiet as a 200?
  19. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    Fine by me, I have no desire to have nearby hikers, cyclists, homeowners, etc hear me when I am riding.
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  20. Bench Racer 117 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2007 WR250
    Does anyone know if the '09 will fit on an '07? Not many changes since then so I would guess that it just might work.