Fatty or Gnarly

[gooberff]

Hi all This is my first post as I just found this forum. I have a 92 banshee with fmf woods pipes and answer sa pro silencers.(custom work to mate up). I run a stock air box without the snorkel with a pro design foam filter setup.

 

I am looking at getting new pipes and silencers. I'll go with the fmf turbinecore 2 silencers( spark arrestor) but i am unsure of which pipe to choose, the fmf fatty or the fmf gnarly.

 

I do the majority of my riding in Glamis but I do head up to the high desert also. I'm not looking for a rocket just a cruiser for fun.

[Tim C]

Gnarly pipes are more of a midrange pipe......Between them 2 pipes you would be better off with the Fattys for desert riding. Alot of people will go with more of hi-reving pipe like CPI for there.

[gipperz]

I've used the fmf fattys and liked them, good all around pipe for a mild motor. A very under rated pipe. Just my .o2

[dajogejr]

First thing I'd do since you mentioned desert and Glamis is open up that air box. Any pipe you choose will benefit even more for better breathing.

I'd get a K&N, remove the lid and get a pro flow adapter so the filter seals.

Or, if you're really never gonna see water or mud, ditch the airbox all together and get a pair of pod filters.

 

I thought the gnarly pipes were made of a thicker steel as well...so they don't dent as easily. I know on MX bikes that's the case....

 

FMF makes a fine pipe indeed. If you are going to keep the porting stock, stay away from top end/drap orientated pipes, like Shearer, CPI, Rockets, RDZ and Grand River. You said you want a cruiser...not a rocket.

 

Well...those pipes listed above are great pipes, but are designed to be run on bikes with free flowing air filters, bigger carbs and aggressive port work.

 

Toomey pipes are a fine offering as well. T5 or T6 will fit your needs.

[locogato11283]

id consider toomey t5s...