If you are on the fence...

tlhamon · April 21st, 2010, 04:03 AM

...about installing a slip-on or full system, just do it. I picked up my bike yesterday (had the jets done) and it was a totally new animal. I am extremely happy with it. The stock 250 looks good, but is seriously neutered by the factory. After riding it home I could hardly wipe the smile off of my face. Of course it's no power monster, but it went from a bike I was ready to give up on to a bike I want to ride the hell out of.

backinthesaddleagain · April 21st, 2010, 06:55 AM

Thomas, what exhaust did you go with?

tlhamon · April 21st, 2010, 06:59 AM

HMF with a quiet core and spark arrestor, K & N filter and DynoJet Kit. $600 altogether with the dealer installing the Jet Kit.

backinthesaddleagain · April 21st, 2010, 07:35 AM

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Broc · April 21st, 2010, 08:09 AM

Hey, I just installed a HMF slip-on aswell. I couldn't pass on the price. Sounds awesome at idle and when blipping the gas but it is rather loud, does run rather well for not jetting. Does feel like I lost alittle top end or maybe it's just because I have that fart can on a civic thing going. Lots of noise but no go

Did your quiet core insert help a lot? I'll probably just order the quiet core and make a screen to take the space of the spark arrestor. The spark arrestor is expensive by itself, plus I'm not worried about catching the streets on fire

tlhamon · April 21st, 2010, 05:21 PM

I noticed that it's really only loudish when accelerating, when I'm at a constant speed, it's pretty quiet. If you think it's too loud, definitely get the core and spark arrestor. The arrestor creates some back pressure too, so if you don't plan on rejetting the bike, it will help. I must say that having my bike rejetted made a huge difference in how much better it runs than stock.

Broc · April 21st, 2010, 06:47 PM

Ya it does mellow out very nicely but you said it! That thing opens up on acceleration, it is rather annoying and I love using the entire RPM range. I might just sell it on here, dunno if I really wanna spend the extra $40 for the spark arrestor & quiet core. I have a feeling it really wont mellow it out that much. I'll rock it for a few weeks & see.

I was gonna do the full exhaust(area p quiet core,) rejet, pods, use my air/fuel ratio gauge to dial it in....but all I saw was $$$ and alot of tuning time. Not for me, this bike will be gone in a few years. Again at the end of the day, it's still a 250. 29whp is not a big jump

The ends don't justify the means for me, but alot of people seem to love hopping these 250's up.

xtrapsi · April 21st, 2010, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broc

Again at the end of the day, it's still a 250. 29whp is not a big jump

Are you kidding??

Thats like...double the HP!!

April 21st, 2010, 04:03 AM	#1
tlhamon ninjette.org member Name: Thomas Location: Traverse City, MI Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None Yet Posts: 183	If you are on the fence... ...about installing a slip-on or full system, just do it. I picked up my bike yesterday (had the jets done) and it was a totally new animal. I am extremely happy with it. The stock 250 looks good, but is seriously neutered by the factory. After riding it home I could hardly wipe the smile off of my face. Of course it's no power monster, but it went from a bike I was ready to give up on to a bike I want to ride the hell out of. __________________________________________________ It's not worth doing if you aren't completely stressed out about it.

April 21st, 2010, 06:59 AM	#3
tlhamon ninjette.org member Name: Thomas Location: Traverse City, MI Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None Yet Posts: 183	HMF with a quiet core and spark arrestor, K & N filter and DynoJet Kit. $600 altogether with the dealer installing the Jet Kit. __________________________________________________ It's not worth doing if you aren't completely stressed out about it.

April 21st, 2010, 08:09 AM	#5
Broc ninjette.org member Name: Broc Location: America Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Black - Sold / 2011 Honda CB1000R Posts: 176	Hey, I just installed a HMF slip-on aswell. I couldn't pass on the price. Sounds awesome at idle and when blipping the gas but it is rather loud, does run rather well for not jetting. Does feel like I lost alittle top end or maybe it's just because I have that fart can on a civic thing going. Lots of noise but no go Did your quiet core insert help a lot? I'll probably just order the quiet core and make a screen to take the space of the spark arrestor. The spark arrestor is expensive by itself, plus I'm not worried about catching the streets on fire __________________________________________________ 2009 Black 250R - Stock and staying that way. No matter what you do it's still a 250 at the end of the day! Save your money for gear, riding lessons, & a 600cc

April 21st, 2010, 05:21 PM	#6
tlhamon ninjette.org member Name: Thomas Location: Traverse City, MI Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None Yet Posts: 183	I noticed that it's really only loudish when accelerating, when I'm at a constant speed, it's pretty quiet. If you think it's too loud, definitely get the core and spark arrestor. The arrestor creates some back pressure too, so if you don't plan on rejetting the bike, it will help. I must say that having my bike rejetted made a huge difference in how much better it runs than stock. __________________________________________________ It's not worth doing if you aren't completely stressed out about it.

April 21st, 2010, 06:47 PM	#7
Broc ninjette.org member Name: Broc Location: America Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Black - Sold / 2011 Honda CB1000R Posts: 176	Ya it does mellow out very nicely but you said it! That thing opens up on acceleration, it is rather annoying and I love using the entire RPM range. I might just sell it on here, dunno if I really wanna spend the extra $40 for the spark arrestor & quiet core. I have a feeling it really wont mellow it out that much. I'll rock it for a few weeks & see. I was gonna do the full exhaust(area p quiet core,) rejet, pods, use my air/fuel ratio gauge to dial it in....but all I saw was $$$ and alot of tuning time. Not for me, this bike will be gone in a few years. Again at the end of the day, it's still a 250. 29whp is not a big jump The ends don't justify the means for me, but alot of people seem to love hopping these 250's up. __________________________________________________ 2009 Black 250R - Stock and staying that way. No matter what you do it's still a 250 at the end of the day! Save your money for gear, riding lessons, & a 600cc

April 21st, 2010, 06:55 AM	#2
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Thomas, what exhaust did you go with?

April 21st, 2010, 07:35 AM	#4
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

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