DIY- AP Exhaust Hanger

kkim · December 20th, 2008, 04:43 PM

With the 250R becoming more popular, more companies are starting to offer their versions of products. I got this piece purely by luck.

I got an email from Area P saying that I had won a new product they are now offering through a random drawing of their past customers... their new stainless steel exhaust hanger. Damn!! I think this is the first thing I've every won in my life, which as some of you know, has been a comparatively long time.

I already have an exhaust hanger that I purchased through another vendor that I posted about here...
http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=120986

So, I get the package today and this is what I find... the hanger, stainless steel mounting hardware, installation instructions and stickers!

Run outside and compare it to the zartan hanger I currently have on the bike

Install is as simple as removing the previous hanger and installing the AP hanger with their supplied hardware...

Tighten up the 3 bolts and this is the finished product...

pic of bike with zartan's hanger...

AP's hanger only comes in the stainless steel (it has now been updated to include powercoated black), but is paintable. Zartan's comes in both SS and black. In comparing the two, they are of the same thickness of material and support the muffler with the same degree of stability.

It boils down to personal preference and color choice, but it's good to see we owners are starting to see choices.

I'm thinking of mounting dual exhausts like the pre gens so I can use them both... wadda think???

Mahalo to Kerry and family at Area P for the freebie and for making my day.

AP has this up on their website if you are interested.

CRXTrek · December 20th, 2008, 04:51 PM

Here is the black AP hanger...For the stealth bikes

py2e · May 16th, 2009, 10:35 AM

CRXTrek,

How did you fit the brackets on to the stock pipes? I just put my brackets on and there is an inch offset.

B2FiNiTY · May 16th, 2009, 12:23 PM

It looks like it is flipped based on the above pic and kelly's pic.

I just installed mine a few minutes ago, bike looks much cleaner with both rear foot pegs removed now.

py2e · May 16th, 2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B2FiNiTY

It looks like it is flipped based on the above pic and kelly's pic.

I just installed mine a few minutes ago, bike looks much cleaner with both rear foot pegs removed now.

Sorry but to clarify, I mean offset as in it seems like I need an 1 inch thick washer since the bracket bents outward.

CRXTrek · May 16th, 2009, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by py2e

Sorry but to clarify, I mean offset as in it seems like I need an 1 inch thick washer since the bracket bents outward.

Loosen up the clamp that holds the muffler to the header pipe and twist the muffler a little bit to line up the hanger .

zartan · May 16th, 2009, 03:01 PM

Are you installing an area p hanger or a zartan one??

py2e · May 16th, 2009, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zartan

Are you installing an area p hanger or a zartan one??

area p

zartan · May 17th, 2009, 12:27 AM

Sorry haven't fit one of those. maybe pm Kerry , He is Area P!
his forum name is kbryant. I am sure he can work you through it.

CRX's advise seems sound... give it a try.

dubojr1 · June 18th, 2010, 07:12 AM

kkim... Do you find that the muffler, at idle, begins to move left to right with the stroke of the engine. I've tried to vary the RPM at idle to control it but I'm not really having any luck with that. I'd like a little more support I think so this doesn't happen.

Suggestions, thoughts?

kamikaze · June 18th, 2010, 08:54 AM

have to say i like the black better...

kkim · June 18th, 2010, 12:37 PM

Jason,

I have noticed either of the hangers do not provide as solid a support as the stock setup and does allow the exhaust to "vibrate" a bit. It doesn't bother me and to date has not resulted in any type of problem due to it.

If you do find a solution, please share it with us.

sofo · June 18th, 2010, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

Jason,

I have noticed either of the hangers do not provide as solid a support as the stock setup and does allow the exhaust to "vibrate" a bit. It doesn't bother me and to date has not resulted in any type of problem due to it.

If you do find a solution, please share it with us.

Chicks dig throbbing mufflers guys.

December 20th, 2008, 04:43 PM	#1
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	DIY- AP Exhaust Hanger With the 250R becoming more popular, more companies are starting to offer their versions of products. I got this piece purely by luck. I got an email from Area P saying that I had won a new product they are now offering through a random drawing of their past customers... their new stainless steel exhaust hanger. Damn!! I think this is the first thing I've every won in my life, which as some of you know, has been a comparatively long time. I already have an exhaust hanger that I purchased through another vendor that I posted about here... http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=120986 So, I get the package today and this is what I find... the hanger, stainless steel mounting hardware, installation instructions and stickers! Run outside and compare it to the zartan hanger I currently have on the bike Install is as simple as removing the previous hanger and installing the AP hanger with their supplied hardware... Tighten up the 3 bolts and this is the finished product... pic of bike with zartan's hanger... AP's hanger only comes in the stainless steel (it has now been updated to include powercoated black), but is paintable. Zartan's comes in both SS and black. In comparing the two, they are of the same thickness of material and support the muffler with the same degree of stability. It boils down to personal preference and color choice, but it's good to see we owners are starting to see choices. I'm thinking of mounting dual exhausts like the pre gens so I can use them both... wadda think??? Mahalo to Kerry and family at Area P for the freebie and for making my day. AP has this up on their website if you are interested.

May 16th, 2009, 10:35 AM	#3
py2e ninjette.org member Name: Pete Location: Clifton, NJ Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 BLACK Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 164	CRXTrek, How did you fit the brackets on to the stock pipes? I just put my brackets on and there is an inch offset. __________________________________________________

May 16th, 2009, 03:01 PM	#7
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	Are you installing an area p hanger or a zartan one?? __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

May 17th, 2009, 12:27 AM	#9
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	Sorry haven't fit one of those. maybe pm Kerry , He is Area P! his forum name is kbryant. I am sure he can work you through it. CRX's advise seems sound... give it a try. __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

June 18th, 2010, 07:12 AM	#10
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	kkim... Do you find that the muffler, at idle, begins to move left to right with the stroke of the engine. I've tried to vary the RPM at idle to control it but I'm not really having any luck with that. I'd like a little more support I think so this doesn't happen. Suggestions, thoughts? __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

December 20th, 2008, 04:51 PM	#2
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758	Here is the black AP hanger...For the stealth bikes

May 16th, 2009, 12:23 PM	#4
B2FiNiTY ninjette.org member Name: D Location: cali Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawi Ninja 250R Posts: 114	It looks like it is flipped based on the above pic and kelly's pic. I just installed mine a few minutes ago, bike looks much cleaner with both rear foot pegs removed now.

June 18th, 2010, 08:54 AM	#11
kamikaze ex-ninjette.org guru :o Name: Trevor Location: Barrie, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2003 SV1000 S Posts: 475	have to say i like the black better...

June 18th, 2010, 12:37 PM	#12
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Jason, I have noticed either of the hangers do not provide as solid a support as the stock setup and does allow the exhaust to "vibrate" a bit. It doesn't bother me and to date has not resulted in any type of problem due to it. If you do find a solution, please share it with us.

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