Area P *Pregen* Groupbuy... Anyone Interested?

kkim · April 11th, 2011, 04:31 PM

I was talking with Kerry Bryant of Area P and trying to convince him to have another Ninjette GB for the new gens when the subject of a possible GB for the pregens came up.

So, is there any interest out there among the pregen owners? Final pricing will still need to worked out, but it will be around $300 for a full Area P exhaust system. I can tell you, this is a great deal. no other details at this time... just trying to see if it would be worth it to try and organize.

For more info on the product, check the AP website.
http://www.areapnolimits.com/product...Ninja-1988.php

and a user thread from ninjette, here...
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=13852&

If you're interested, post here so I can relay the info and pass on your interest to Kerry. No commitments, just gauging interest.

Xoulrath · April 11th, 2011, 05:03 PM

Wow Kelly, you are a good guy for helping the forum like this, and Kerry is a great asset to the business world. Kudos to the both of you and good luck with the GB.

ztrack157 · April 11th, 2011, 06:47 PM

Awesome if it happens giving the pregens some love.

choneofakind · April 11th, 2011, 06:53 PM

Damn why couldn't you have done this about 4 months ago?... I would SO have been in on this before I bought my slipons. So BUMP for anyone debating this. I've heard nothing but good stuff about this system and that price is FANTASTIC

sombo · April 11th, 2011, 06:54 PM

I'd be interested. I have been thinking about putting in my budget for later this year to get the full system with the long quiet core muffler and the sport package (would total over $600 in the end for both kits).

kkim · April 13th, 2011, 12:32 PM

Okay, I'm guessing, due to a lack of shown interest in this particular product, a GB is not in order? If so, I'll let Kerry know and I'll drop the GB idea entirely.

sombo · April 14th, 2011, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

Okay, I'm guessing, due to a lack of shown interest in this particular product, a GB is not in order? If so, I'll let Kerry know and I'll drop the GB idea entirely.

That sucks that I seem to be the only pregenner interested in this.

FrugalNinja250 · April 14th, 2011, 07:06 AM

I would be interested if it had the long quite ss muffler and I'd want to get an O2 sensor bung welded on.

Hunsy34 · April 14th, 2011, 05:42 PM

my only concern is then i have to get my bike rejetted and how much is that gonna cost me? semi interested

fjyang · April 15th, 2011, 12:53 AM

I would be interested but I read about it a little late. Can we scope a GB with 5-7 members?

kkim · April 15th, 2011, 01:14 AM

I'll ask Kerry to respond to your questions.

Thanks, guys.

JeffM · April 15th, 2011, 06:53 AM

Maybe, maybe.....hmmmmmm. That is a great deal...

20ninja03 · April 15th, 2011, 01:18 PM

Might be interested also depending on how much it would cost to rejet

kbryant · April 15th, 2011, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrugalNinja250

I would be interested if it had the long quite ss muffler and I'd want to get an O2 sensor bung welded on.

We can do that for you.

sowega · April 15th, 2011, 03:27 PM

FWIW, I just installed the Area P on my 09, and the quality is up there with the Akrapovic stuff I had on my old ZX7R. You won't be disappointed.

kbryant · April 15th, 2011, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hunsy34

my only concern is then i have to get my bike rejetted and how much is that gonna cost me? semi interested

Jetting is not too difficult a project. But if you have a performance shop or dealer do it, I would imagine about 3 hours labor or so (plus the Jet Kit).

kbryant · April 15th, 2011, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fjyang

I would be interested but I read about it a little late. Can we scope a GB with 5-7 members?

Yep - 5 minimum and we can probably come in around $300 (plus/minus) as K. Kim indicated. Truly a killer deal on this system.

kbryant · April 15th, 2011, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 20ninja03

Might be interested also depending on how much it would cost to rejet

As noted above - "Jetting is not too difficult a project. But if you have a performance shop or dealer do it, I would imagine about 3 hours labor or so (plus the Jet Kit)."

kbryant · April 15th, 2011, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sowega

FWIW, I just installed the Area P on my 09, and the quality is up there with the Akrapovic stuff I had on my old ZX7R. You won't be disappointed.

Thank you for the compliment. Igor (Akrapovic) is a friend and one of our best customers in our Silent Sport Division. We definetly strive to meet or exceed his quality standards (and it's not easy

).

kkim · April 15th, 2011, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffM

Maybe, maybe.....hmmmmmm. That is a great deal...

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

I've heard nothing but good stuff about this system and that price is FANTASTIC

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

this is a great deal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbryant

Truly a killer deal on this system.

okay, without a doubt, the price of this offer is a bargain... I don't care who makes the product. Add the fact that happens to be one of the premier exhaust companies, plus their great customer service and follow up service, plus the fact that it's "made in the USA", plus the fact that we're talking about a full system priced at just a bit more than what you would pay for a slip on from a no name company that did no R&D on their product... I just don't get that pregen owners are not literally jumping on this offer.

What am I missing here???

Mahalo, Kerry, for stopping by to answer the forum members' questions.

sombo · April 15th, 2011, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

okay, without a doubt, the price of this offer is a bargain... I don't care who makes the product. Add the fact that happens to be one of the premier exhaust companies, plus their great customer service and follow up service, plus the fact that it's "made in the USA", plus the fact that we're talking about a full system priced at just a bit more than what you would pay for a slip on from a no name company that did no R&D on their product... I just don't get that pregen owners are not literally jumping on this offer.

What am I missing here???

Mahalo, Kerry, for stopping by to answer the forum members' questions.

Not sure either since I was planning on buying the long tube full system at some point this year. This group buy offer would shave off over $200. How is that not a steal? Plus I can tell you that having a 2-1 exhaust on the pre-gen is great as it helps give some extra low end grunt (when everything is running properly that is).

I currently have an old Yoshimura 2-1 exhaust on the bike that a previous owner installed. I need to replace it soon as there is an exhaust leak at the engine side due to years of corrosion. This seems to be the best (and virtually only full system as most just make slip-ons these days) to replace mine with and you just can't beat the price he is offering.

komohana · April 16th, 2011, 12:07 AM

Mark me down as interested...

only cuz i gots da cash to do so now

hi everybody

kkim · April 16th, 2011, 02:11 AM

mahalo, braddah Steve.

komohana · April 16th, 2011, 02:13 AM

jus showed wife the pix and details at area p's website....

i'm definately a GO!

kkim · April 16th, 2011, 02:26 AM

cool... thanks. I will definitely let you know if/when this interest thread ever morphs into an actual GB. Thanks for your show of interest... say thanks to the "boss", too.

komohana · April 16th, 2011, 02:35 AM

OH i already did!... but a mere 'thanx' won't do.

will have to work THAT one out later

mahalo bruddah

Hunsy34 · April 16th, 2011, 03:07 PM

does anyone know how much a jet kit is? I heard their around $90 bucks or so

kkim · April 16th, 2011, 03:14 PM

$80 as listed on AP's website...

http://www.areapnolimits.com/product...Ninja-1988.php

CZroe · April 16th, 2011, 06:57 PM

If I had a pregen I'd be all over this.

Hunsy34 · April 17th, 2011, 07:22 AM

Never had to take my bike to a shop so I dont know the average cost for a mechanic an hour can anyone help me out and how long would it take them to put the jet kit and exhaust on?

kkim · April 17th, 2011, 10:59 AM

Jason,

call a couple of shops in your area and find out. each shop differs and will price the work accordingly.

are you not capable of doing the work yourself? ( I highly recommend going this route)

There are some great DIYs on ninjette that can help show you the way to accomplish installing an exhaust and rejetting.

Hunsy34 · April 19th, 2011, 01:32 PM

Yeah I have seen some write ups about jetting your own bike I am just not sure I will be able to get it so that it runs properly without any sputtering and what not. My buddy works on motorcycles but not sure I trust him rejetting my bike. Probably just take it to a shop if I decide to go with this pipe. Tax refund money is itching to go towards this pipe.

Hunsy34 · April 21st, 2011, 05:46 AM

I read an article on how to shimm the needle with some washers I believe in was in the 08+ ninja section is this the same thing we would have to do when we get this exhuast? I have torn my carbs out and cleaned them and the pics I saw on shimming your needle doesnt seem to bad as long as I can somone knows the right size washers and how many to put on.

Def interested in this exhaust refund check comes tomorrow or the day after.

kkim · April 21st, 2011, 10:34 AM

if you can take the carbs out to clean them, you are defintely qualified to install a jet kit. Shimming will also work with this exhaust, but for maximum HP gain and adjustability, I would recommend a jet kit.

Hunsy34 · April 21st, 2011, 12:07 PM

Fair enough just let me know details how where to send the money and stuff. Lets get a count started

1. Hunsy34 (Jason Hunsberger)

sombo · April 21st, 2011, 05:40 PM

1. Hunsy34 (Jason Hunsberger)
2. Sombo (Mike Manenkoff)

komohana · April 21st, 2011, 07:06 PM

1. Hunsy34 (Jason Hunsberger)
2. Sombo (Mike Manenkoff)
3. Komohana (Steve Carter)

kkim · April 21st, 2011, 08:32 PM

Mahalo for the interest, guys and for starting a list of members who would like to see this happen. I will contact Kerry and see if we can't get something off the ground for an "official" GB for this exhaust.

Hunsy34 · April 22nd, 2011, 08:53 AM

Thanks Kelly appreciate all the time and effort your putting in trying to get this group buy done

CZroe · April 22nd, 2011, 09:47 AM

Point the ninja250.org guys here and I'm sure it will pick up.

April 11th, 2011, 04:31 PM	#1
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	*Area P Pregen* Groupbuy... Anyone Interested? I was talking with Kerry Bryant of Area P and trying to convince him to have another Ninjette GB for the new gens when the subject of a possible GB for the pregens came up. So, is there any interest out there among the pregen owners? Final pricing will still need to worked out, but it will be around $300 for a full Area P exhaust system.** I can tell you, this is a great deal. no other details at this time... just trying to see if it would be worth it to try and organize. For more info on the product, check the AP website. http://www.areapnolimits.com/product...Ninja-1988.php and a user thread from ninjette, here... http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=13852& If you're interested, post here so I can relay the info and pass on your interest to Kerry. No commitments, just gauging interest. Last futzed with by kkim; April 12th, 2011 at 02:07 AM.

April 11th, 2011, 05:03 PM	#2
Xoulrath ninjette.org sage Name: T Location: U.S. Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Current: '11 ZX-6R; Previous: '09 Ninjette; '08 ZX-6R (Ex-Wife '09 TU250X) Posts: 981	Wow Kelly, you are a good guy for helping the forum like this, and Kerry is a great asset to the business world. Kudos to the both of you and good luck with the GB. __________________________________________________ R.I.P EthioKnight (Alex)

April 11th, 2011, 06:47 PM	#3
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Awesome if it happens giving the pregens some love. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

April 15th, 2011, 06:53 AM	#12
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Maybe, maybe.....hmmmmmm. That is a great deal... __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

April 16th, 2011, 12:07 AM	#22
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	Mark me down as interested... only cuz i gots da cash to do so now hi everybody __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

April 11th, 2011, 06:53 PM	#4
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Damn why couldn't you have done this about 4 months ago?... I would SO have been in on this before I bought my slipons. So BUMP for anyone debating this. I've heard nothing but good stuff about this system and that price is FANTASTIC

April 11th, 2011, 06:54 PM	#5
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	I'd be interested. I have been thinking about putting in my budget for later this year to get the full system with the long quiet core muffler and the sport package (would total over $600 in the end for both kits).

April 13th, 2011, 12:32 PM	#6
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Okay, I'm guessing, due to a lack of shown interest in this particular product, a GB is not in order? If so, I'll let Kerry know and I'll drop the GB idea entirely.

April 14th, 2011, 07:06 AM	#8
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	I would be interested if it had the long quite ss muffler and I'd want to get an O2 sensor bung welded on.

April 14th, 2011, 05:42 PM	#9
Hunsy34 ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Doylestown, PA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 2016 Ninja 300 1994 KTM 300 EXC Posts: 123	my only concern is then i have to get my bike rejetted and how much is that gonna cost me? semi interested

April 15th, 2011, 12:53 AM	#10
fjyang ninjette.org member Name: Frank Location: Pasadena Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 87 Ninja 250, 90 Ninja ZX750R, GPZ 900r, 02 Moto Guzzi LeMans, 95 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 121	I would be interested but I read about it a little late. Can we scope a GB with 5-7 members?

April 15th, 2011, 01:14 AM	#11
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I'll ask Kerry to respond to your questions. Thanks, guys.

April 15th, 2011, 01:18 PM	#13
20ninja03 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250 Posts: 78	Might be interested also depending on how much it would cost to rejet

April 15th, 2011, 03:27 PM	#15
sowega ninjette.org guru Name: Ed Location: Atlanta, GA Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 899, 748, 250, 250, 70 Posts: 348	FWIW, I just installed the Area P on my 09, and the quality is up there with the Akrapovic stuff I had on my old ZX7R. You won't be disappointed.

April 16th, 2011, 02:11 AM	#23
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	mahalo, braddah Steve.

April 16th, 2011, 02:13 AM	#24
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	jus showed wife the pix and details at area p's website.... i'm definately a GO! __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

April 16th, 2011, 02:26 AM	#25
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	cool... thanks. I will definitely let you know if/when this interest thread ever morphs into an actual GB. Thanks for your show of interest... say thanks to the "boss", too.

April 16th, 2011, 02:35 AM	#26
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	OH i already did!... but a mere 'thanx' won't do. will have to work THAT one out later mahalo bruddah __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

April 16th, 2011, 03:07 PM	#27
Hunsy34 ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Doylestown, PA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 2016 Ninja 300 1994 KTM 300 EXC Posts: 123	does anyone know how much a jet kit is? I heard their around $90 bucks or so

April 16th, 2011, 03:14 PM	#28
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	$80 as listed on AP's website... http://www.areapnolimits.com/product...Ninja-1988.php

April 16th, 2011, 06:57 PM	#29
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	If I had a pregen I'd be all over this.

April 17th, 2011, 07:22 AM	#30
Hunsy34 ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Doylestown, PA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 2016 Ninja 300 1994 KTM 300 EXC Posts: 123	Never had to take my bike to a shop so I dont know the average cost for a mechanic an hour can anyone help me out and how long would it take them to put the jet kit and exhaust on?

April 17th, 2011, 10:59 AM	#31
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Jason, call a couple of shops in your area and find out. each shop differs and will price the work accordingly. are you not capable of doing the work yourself? ( I highly recommend going this route) There are some great DIYs on ninjette that can help show you the way to accomplish installing an exhaust and rejetting.

April 19th, 2011, 01:32 PM	#32
Hunsy34 ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Doylestown, PA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 2016 Ninja 300 1994 KTM 300 EXC Posts: 123	Yeah I have seen some write ups about jetting your own bike I am just not sure I will be able to get it so that it runs properly without any sputtering and what not. My buddy works on motorcycles but not sure I trust him rejetting my bike. Probably just take it to a shop if I decide to go with this pipe. Tax refund money is itching to go towards this pipe.

April 21st, 2011, 05:46 AM	#33
Hunsy34 ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Doylestown, PA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 2016 Ninja 300 1994 KTM 300 EXC Posts: 123	I read an article on how to shimm the needle with some washers I believe in was in the 08+ ninja section is this the same thing we would have to do when we get this exhuast? I have torn my carbs out and cleaned them and the pics I saw on shimming your needle doesnt seem to bad as long as I can somone knows the right size washers and how many to put on. Def interested in this exhaust refund check comes tomorrow or the day after.

April 21st, 2011, 10:34 AM	#34
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	if you can take the carbs out to clean them, you are defintely qualified to install a jet kit. Shimming will also work with this exhaust, but for maximum HP gain and adjustability, I would recommend a jet kit.

April 21st, 2011, 12:07 PM	#35
Hunsy34 ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Doylestown, PA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 2016 Ninja 300 1994 KTM 300 EXC Posts: 123	Fair enough just let me know details how where to send the money and stuff. Lets get a count started 1. Hunsy34 (Jason Hunsberger)

April 21st, 2011, 05:40 PM	#36
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	1. Hunsy34 (Jason Hunsberger) 2. Sombo (Mike Manenkoff)

April 21st, 2011, 07:06 PM	#37
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	1. Hunsy34 (Jason Hunsberger) 2. Sombo (Mike Manenkoff) 3. Komohana (Steve Carter) __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

April 21st, 2011, 08:32 PM	#38
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Mahalo for the interest, guys and for starting a list of members who would like to see this happen. I will contact Kerry and see if we can't get something off the ground for an "official" GB for this exhaust.

April 22nd, 2011, 08:53 AM	#39
Hunsy34 ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Doylestown, PA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 2016 Ninja 300 1994 KTM 300 EXC Posts: 123	Thanks Kelly appreciate all the time and effort your putting in trying to get this group buy done

April 22nd, 2011, 09:47 AM	#40
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Point the ninja250.org guys here and I'm sure it will pick up.

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