Spark Arrestors?

[Scott]

With the wild fire at Centennial Lake should the BMA and OFTR add spark arrestors to the riding requirements As it has with the sound requirement of 94db?

Please comment

 

[KevinAnderson]

The OFTR website states you need a spart arrestor. Under "legal requirements".

https://oftr.ca/off-road-riding/

 

[Dutch]

Do you have one Kevin?

 

[KevinAnderson]

I do. I have a Fisch spark arrestor that fastens to the stock muffler.

 

[Dutch]

Doubling down, nice.
Your pipe will be hotter when you drop it and start another fire on fanny hill, lol

 

[rossw]

Doubling down, nice.
Your pipe will be hotter when you drop it and start another fire on fanny hill, lol

Do spark arresters cause you pipe to be hotter?

 

[Scott]

My 2023 KTM 300 does not have a spark arrestor. Two-strokes run cooler than 4T.
I've ordered the Enduro Engineering arrestor but it is expensive at $169.66. The Fisch spark arrestor is cheaper at $129.95 and its Canadian made in BC. But the Fisch website does not recommend them for KTM Tpi bikes.

 

[rossw]

My 2023 KTM 300 does not have a spark arrestor. Two-strokes run cooler than 4T.
I've ordered the Enduro Engineering arrestor but it is expensive at $169.66. The Fisch spark arrestor is cheaper at $129.95 and its Canadian made in BC. But the Fisch website does not recommend them for KTM Tpi bikes.

Thanks for the info Scott.

 

[zedro]

While legally not considered to be spark arrested, 2 stroke expansion pipes technically act this way at the stinger (the narrow pipe end before the muffler), so your 2 stroke is safe (just keep your packing in good shape).

Spark arrestors on 4 strokes can cause sparks if you let the carbon build up so make sure they are clean (just even for performance) . So as usual the laws and safety don't necessarily align.

 

[Scott]

I’ve heard that the OPP have been checking for spark arrestors at Limerick , but no tickets