Jardine RT-5 Exhaust

jwollam · August 5th, 2012, 08:50 PM

Hi folks,
Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts on the Jardine RT-5 Exhaust.
$400 for a full exhaust seems like a screaming deal, just wondering if there is a reason why it's so cheap.

Link-
http://www.motosport.com/motorcycle/...M-CARBON-FIBER

Thank you!

-John

LoD575 · August 5th, 2012, 10:52 PM

Don't know anything about Jardine exhaust but that price seems like a screaming deal for a complete system.

Soujyu · August 5th, 2012, 10:59 PM

There's no particular reason, actually. The big thing is that with a full aftermarket exhaust, you will have to rejet your carbs, which is additional time and money.

I would say just stick with your stock exhaust. You'll save money and a lot of time. The cost/benefit ratio simply isn't worth it.

LoD575 · August 5th, 2012, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soujyu

There's no particular reason, actually. The big thing is that with a full aftermarket exhaust, you will have to rejet your carbs, which is additional time and money.

I would say just stick with your stock exhaust. You'll save money and a lot of time. The cost/benefit ratio simply isn't worth it.

It depends on future plans for the bike.

I went the full exhaust route and spent time jetting the carbs knowing my 250 will be a dedicated track bike in the future.

sharky nrk · August 6th, 2012, 04:08 AM

It comes down to the individual really, I enjoy my Ninjette much more with full exhaust, pods, and jet kit. To each their own.

choneofakind · August 6th, 2012, 04:28 AM

Rejetting for a full system with the air box (with or without the snorkle) is pretty painless. You really only need to test the stock main jet and one size larger, along with a a couple different numbers of washers. You can have it done in an afternoon. If you switch to pods, you'll have to test more main jets and do more adjustment of the idle mix screws.

For $375 for a name brand full system, go for it! A couple jets and a couple washers will make it a great running bike.
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jwaychoff · August 15th, 2012, 01:22 PM

I just installed the full rt-5 system and so far so good. Haven't put it on the dyno yet and haven't rejetted yet. I am in the process of converting my 250 into a fully race prepped machine, however, in the mean-time I am riding on the street and I will say this exhaust is LOUD. Jardine says it's street legal but im not convinced. This is coming from someone that loves loud bikes. Just a heads up, enjoy

jwollam · August 15th, 2012, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwaychoff

I just installed the full rt-5 system and so far so good. Haven't put it on the dyno yet and haven't rejetted yet. I am in the process of converting my 250 into a fully race prepped machine, however, in the mean-time I am riding on the street and I will say this exhaust is LOUD. Jardine says it's street legal but im not convinced. This is coming from someone that loves loud bikes. Just a heads up, enjoy

That's what I was afraid of, was a seriously loud exhaust.
Thank you so much for the reply, I'm not one for loud exhausts on the 250, just seems like it would make alot of noise and not go anywhere.

jwaychoff · August 15th, 2012, 07:00 PM

yeah no prob. i wouldn't go this route if you're riding on the street. honestly if i could do it over i would have bought an areap system or a graves system... live and learn.

Jiggles · August 15th, 2012, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soujyu

There's no particular reason, actually. The big thing is that with a full aftermarket exhaust, you will have to rejet your carbs, which is additional time and money.

I would say just stick with your stock exhaust. You'll save money and a lot of time. The cost/benefit ratio simply isn't worth it.

You clearly have never ridden a ninjette with a full exhaust. It is well worth the money

jwaychoff · August 15th, 2012, 09:23 PM

+1

choneofakind · August 20th, 2012, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

You clearly have never ridden a ninjette with a full exhaust. It is well worth the money

Jiggles · August 20th, 2012, 11:23 PM

Ha, chodes a dunce!

ForceofWill · August 20th, 2012, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soujyu

There's no particular reason, actually. The big thing is that with a full aftermarket exhaust, you will have to rejet your carbs, which is additional time and money.

I would say just stick with your stock exhaust. You'll save money and a lot of time. The cost/benefit ratio simply isn't worth it.

Says who? If anything it's more worth it on these bikes. Full exhaust/pod filter/jet is ~30% power gain on this bike.

I've heard the jardine in person and not only is it loud but it sounds like ****. No smoothness at all, just loud put put put put put put put.

Jiggles · August 20th, 2012, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForceofWill

Says who? If anything it's more worth it on these bikes. Full exhaust/pod filter/jet is ~30% power gain on this bike.

Thats 20% hard numbers and 10% wish power

lstat · August 20th, 2012, 11:30 PM

I have the RT-5 Carbon on my bike, I love the sound, nice and throaty for the 250. Compared to stock, as every exhaust, it is louder, but I wouldnt rate it as "too loud." I also have a background of racing quads so loud was never an issue for me

Needless to say, I love my Jardine! If it werent installed on the bike when I purchased I probably would have gone Yoshi.

Jiggles · August 20th, 2012, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lstat

I have the RT-5 Carbon on my bike, I love the sound, nice and throaty for the 250. Compared to stock, as every exhaust, it is louder, but I wouldnt rate it as "too loud." I also have a background of racing quads so loud was never an issue for me

Needless to say, I love my Jardine! If it werent installed on the bike when I purchased I probably would have gone Yoshi.

I can hear your ****ing pipe all the way in california. That **** is annoying bro

nickjpass · August 20th, 2012, 11:35 PM

Go for it.

lstat · August 20th, 2012, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

I can hear your ****ing pipe all the way in california. That **** is annoying bro

I like it, get over it!

choneofakind · August 21st, 2012, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Ha, chodes a dunce!

yeah I dared Alex, he responded accordingly

August 5th, 2012, 08:50 PM	#1
jwollam ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Chico, CA Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 95	Jardine RT-5 Exhaust Hi folks, Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts on the Jardine RT-5 Exhaust. $400 for a full exhaust seems like a screaming deal, just wondering if there is a reason why it's so cheap. Link- http://www.motosport.com/motorcycle/...M-CARBON-FIBER Thank you! -John

August 5th, 2012, 10:59 PM	#3
Soujyu ninjette.org sage Name: W Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R (sold), 2012 Tuono V4R Posts: 512	There's no particular reason, actually. The big thing is that with a full aftermarket exhaust, you will have to rejet your carbs, which is additional time and money. I would say just stick with your stock exhaust. You'll save money and a lot of time. The cost/benefit ratio simply isn't worth it. __________________________________________________ 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R - "Aria" (sold) 2012 Aprilia Tuono V4R - "Perrine" Proof that Harleys and Ninjettes are friendly with each other

August 20th, 2012, 11:23 PM	#13
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Ha, chodes a dunce! __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

August 20th, 2012, 11:30 PM	#16
lstat THE ninja Name: Logan Location: Branson, mo Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '03 CBR 600 f4i "Lola" Posts: 73	I have the RT-5 Carbon on my bike, I love the sound, nice and throaty for the 250. Compared to stock, as every exhaust, it is louder, but I wouldnt rate it as "too loud." I also have a background of racing quads so loud was never an issue for me Needless to say, I love my Jardine! If it werent installed on the bike when I purchased I probably would have gone Yoshi. __________________________________________________ -It takes more love to share the saddle than it does to share the bed- Unregistered doesn't know what he is talking about.

August 20th, 2012, 11:35 PM	#18
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Go for it. __________________________________________________

August 5th, 2012, 10:52 PM	#2
LoD575 ninjette.org sage Name: Steve Location: Valdosta GA, US Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 2006 Ninja ZX6R-636 Posts: 661	Don't know anything about Jardine exhaust but that price seems like a screaming deal for a complete system.

August 6th, 2012, 04:08 AM	#5
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	It comes down to the individual really, I enjoy my Ninjette much more with full exhaust, pods, and jet kit. To each their own.

August 6th, 2012, 04:28 AM	#6
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Rejetting for a full system with the air box (with or without the snorkle) is pretty painless. You really only need to test the stock main jet and one size larger, along with a a couple different numbers of washers. You can have it done in an afternoon. If you switch to pods, you'll have to test more main jets and do more adjustment of the idle mix screws. For $375 for a name brand full system, go for it! A couple jets and a couple washers will make it a great running bike. Posted via Mobile Device

August 15th, 2012, 01:22 PM	#7
jwaychoff ninjette.org member Name: JS Location: Colorado Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250, 05 Suzuki SV650 Posts: 17	I just installed the full rt-5 system and so far so good. Haven't put it on the dyno yet and haven't rejetted yet. I am in the process of converting my 250 into a fully race prepped machine, however, in the mean-time I am riding on the street and I will say this exhaust is LOUD. Jardine says it's street legal but im not convinced. This is coming from someone that loves loud bikes. Just a heads up, enjoy

August 15th, 2012, 07:00 PM	#9
jwaychoff ninjette.org member Name: JS Location: Colorado Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250, 05 Suzuki SV650 Posts: 17	yeah no prob. i wouldn't go this route if you're riding on the street. honestly if i could do it over i would have bought an areap system or a graves system... live and learn.

August 15th, 2012, 09:23 PM	#11
jwaychoff ninjette.org member Name: JS Location: Colorado Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250, 05 Suzuki SV650 Posts: 17	+1

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