Is this important?

reabo · February 24th, 2015, 03:09 AM

I noticed today a bit of metal hanging off my ninja 250. I ride it all weathers and i think this piece has rusted and snapped. The question is, is it important? What is it? and can i fix it myself?

It seems like a bracket for the exhaust. I've attached a photo, hopefully its clear enough.

micoulisninja · February 24th, 2015, 05:52 AM

yes it is a bracket holding the muffler in place... the muffler is attached to the midpipe with it but it won't go off since it is still being held by the passenger footpeg bolt...however you must fix it becuase it gets a lot of vibration there from exhaust gas pulses
you could find another piece in good shape in salvage or have it welded, reinforced with some small metal plate...

reabo · February 24th, 2015, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by micoulisninja

yes it is a bracket holding the muffler in place... the muffler is attached to the midpipe with it but it won't go off since it is still being held by the passenger footpeg bolt...however you must fix it becuase it gets a lot of vibration there from exhaust gas pulses
you could find another piece in good shape in salvage or have it welded, reinforced with some small metal plate...

ah ty for your reply!

Is this suitable?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MIKALOR-W2...item3399cbc5a6

If so what size should i be after? My exhaust is stock.

The Red Scourge · February 24th, 2015, 07:16 AM

I may be wrong, but it looks to me that that is the bracket that holds the heat shield on.

reabo · February 24th, 2015, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by The Red Scourge

I may be wrong, but it looks to me that that is the bracket that holds the heat shield on.

I think it is the clamp the first poster mentioned. It does wrap all the way round and under the heat shield. The item i linked to from ebay looks like it, but im not sure what size to buy or if it is the right part. It does look like it though.

LittleRedNinjette · February 24th, 2015, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by The Red Scourge

I may be wrong, but it looks to me that that is the bracket that holds the heat shield on.

reabo · February 24th, 2015, 08:01 AM

I'll get another photo tomorrow. I want to make sure before i order anything

cuong-nutz · February 24th, 2015, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by LittleRedNinjette

Hero Danny · February 24th, 2015, 09:33 AM

Man that thing looks rusted lol... do you store it outside? Doesn't seem like a little rain riding would cause so much rust.

Do you have the pregen or newgen?

reabo · February 24th, 2015, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Hero Danny

Man that thing looks rusted lol... do you store it outside? Doesn't seem like a little rain riding would cause so much rust.

Do you have the pregen or newgen?

Its a newgen 08 ninja. I ride all weather (i rains loads). In the uk they salt the roads too during the winter.

I store it outside with a stormex cover. Sucks. Wish i could keep it inside. :/

allanoue · February 24th, 2015, 02:57 PM

if it is a clamp and you want to know the size, get some string and measure the circumference of the pipe.

reabo · February 25th, 2015, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by The Red Scourge

I may be wrong, but it looks to me that that is the bracket that holds the heat shield on.

Red i took the heat shield off and it is indeed attached to it

You were right! Ty!

Guys is this bracket really important? I'd like to avoid having to spend money to replace the heat shield.

LittleRedNinjette · February 25th, 2015, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by reabo

Red i took the heat shield off and it is indeed attached to it

You were right! Ty!

Guys is this bracket really important? I'd like to avoid having to spend money to replace the heat shield.

Looks like you can get the entire heat shield off ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/09-Kawasaki-...51d242&vxp=mtr
Not sure what the UK pricing on that is.

It will probable rattle a little without that bit but i dont think its the end of the world if its not replaced.

reabo · February 25th, 2015, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by LittleRedNinjette

Looks like you can get the entire heat shield off ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/09-Kawasaki-...51d242&vxp=mtr
Not sure what the UK pricing on that is.

It will probable rattle a little without that bit but i dont think its the end of the world if its not replaced.

Ah ok, it works out as £10 but then i have to pay postage and it's damaged as hell! I wonder how much they are new. I'll have a look about.

LittleRedNinjette · February 25th, 2015, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by reabo

Ah ok, it works out as £10 but then i have to pay postage and it's damaged as hell! I wonder how much they are new. I'll have a look about.

That was only one of the shields i saw on ebay. Do a search and you can probably find something local and in good shape.

Good luck.

The Red Scourge · February 25th, 2015, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by reabo

Red i took the heat shield off and it is indeed attached to it

You were right! Ty!

I'm just glad I could help! I just swapped out my old muffler, so it looked familiar. Good luck in your heat shield search!

February 24th, 2015, 05:52 AM	#2
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February 24th, 2015, 07:16 AM	#4
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