Which exhaust do you have and why?

zail · April 23rd, 2009, 07:45 AM

As the title says... did you choose it on looks/ performance/ sound/ ease of fitting/ price or a combo? Had you seen your exhaust on a ninja 250 before you bought it? Why did you choose yours over the other available?

The reason is I want to get a new exhaust to complete my mods and cos I think the stock one looks a bit like a skinny pedal bin! Ideally I want something that looks good, isn't shiny (carbon fibre would be good!), is (relatively) easy to fit and doesn't break the bank....

Anyway, I 'd like to get peoples thoughts - currently in the UK we seem to be limited to the scorpion range as the only exhaust we don't have to import so would be particularly interested to hear anyones views on that....

Thanks!

almost40 · April 23rd, 2009, 07:59 AM

Area P Quiet core because its not MEGA loud and makes great power.

TnNinjaGirl · April 23rd, 2009, 08:12 AM

2 Brothers because it was free. Glad I have it now. Apparently my bike sounds like no other bike around and I am regularly identified by my friends and other bikes at bike nights.

capt_bugaloo · April 23rd, 2009, 09:36 AM

Stock, because I don't like PO-ing off my neighbors when I commute to work at 7 AM.

hzrnbgy · April 23rd, 2009, 10:16 AM

HMF racing because it looks nice, sounds good and inexpensive.

Performance wise, 5-7% increase is noticeable without rejetting or shimming

kutelilkittie · April 23rd, 2009, 12:34 PM

Carbon fiber Yoshi full system. Looks and I want to be louder than the ducati 996 I ride with. I sound like a frikin bi plane now, it's awsome
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tntremainiac · April 23rd, 2009, 12:43 PM

Yosh stainless
Sounds good, looks good, price was right.

camaroz1985 · April 23rd, 2009, 12:52 PM

Stock. I don't want a loud exhaust droning in my ear for 5 hours. Also because it is the cheapest

headshrink · April 23rd, 2009, 01:55 PM

+1 for stock.

Price & sound [level] is right. True, a little more power would be nice (I still have to do the needle shim or rejet because I run lean), but imo the cost/benifit makes me look more toward the 650r at that point, rather than invest a lot in squeezing small amounts of power from my 250r.

I'm also in CA, so when those #$%@$%@# bastards (can I say that word?) start making me smog my bike soon, it won't be much of an issue.

lilninja · April 23rd, 2009, 03:05 PM

two brothers cuz it was on the bike when i got it. but i love the way it sounds.

Viper-Byte · April 23rd, 2009, 04:22 PM

AreaP Carbon Fibre Quiet Core (Full system)

Why? It looks great, sounds great, performance gains and power curve based on dyno charts are very good. It was very well priced and the customer service from AreaP was top notch

Jiu Jitsu Player · April 23rd, 2009, 04:44 PM

I wound up going with a 2 bros CF slip on for now. I accidentally bid on it on ebay and wound up getting it for $250 with shipping. To me its the best sounding exhaust out right now, tied with the yoshi. I just love the style of the 2 bros CF. Plus the price is pretty killer also.

mxnello · April 23rd, 2009, 05:00 PM

FMF Apex, slip-on sounds good, solid improvement over stock can, lighter not overly loud IMO.

ninjablk08 · April 23rd, 2009, 05:09 PM

2 brothers CF cause it was on the bike when i got it and it sounds great ,going to remove snorkel will see how it changes sounds

mcteague · April 23rd, 2009, 05:17 PM

Stock, as I don't want to be a jerk and give the impression that people who ride motorcycles are self centered punks who value their right to make noise over everyone else's right to preserve their hearing. Hmm, maybe I am a jerk.

Tim

DirtyBoy · April 23rd, 2009, 05:26 PM

Stock GSX-R exhaust. I did it mainly for looks. I think it fits the shape of the bike perfectly. I also like the black cover which compliments the color scheme of the bike. And lastly I like the way its mounted low and close to the fairing with no mount needed.

Jacksmeow · April 23rd, 2009, 05:35 PM

I just can't make up my mind....After years of riding a loud cruiser, a quiet bike is kinda nice. The stock exhaust doesn't look so bad after Jax put wheel tape on my rims. I was leaning towards the Yoshi carbon fiber because I like the way it looked, but I want to see one in person.

Mo1981 · April 23rd, 2009, 05:37 PM

Black D&D slip-on. I liked that almost every part of it was black, including the heatshield. It also has a deeper sound to it w/o sounding like it's passing gas, lol... It is loud, but every vehicle I've ever owned had a loud exhaust. It's just who I am, much to my wife's chagrin...

TrueFaith · April 23rd, 2009, 09:06 PM

Full Area-P 12" standard (yeah, the LOUD one) because that's what Scotty installed on the bike before he sold it to me. I don't like loud pipes on bikes and I've never had one on any of my bikes. That said, this Area-P really grew on me and I really don't consider it as loud as some people think. I don't ride at redline wherever I go and I've yet to have anyone say the pipe was loud. It has a real nice bassy burble that will vibrate your fillings a bit when you start her up, but once I'm on the road I don't notice it being increadibly louder than the stock pipe. Crank the throttle and the decibels will certainly rise with the rpms, but in normal driving without any severe throttle imputs it can actually sound quite docile. On the other hand, if someone screws with you on the road and you just want to pass them and leave them in the dust, that muffler can leave quite a parting statement. I feel like I have the best of both worlds in one muffler.

GreezMunky · April 23rd, 2009, 09:08 PM

Yoshi full system. I love the deep growl it has to it. A guy riding an 09 GSX-R1000 commented on how mean it sounded and made his bike look bad, lol. Also, because I still believe in "Loud pipes save lives" even though other people seem to disagree. And no, I'm not a "self centered punk" either.

Nemy · April 23rd, 2009, 09:15 PM

Leovince slip-on w/ db killer.

loud pipes save lives, looks great, weight savings, power increase, and love the sound.

Army Aviator · April 23rd, 2009, 09:18 PM

12" Area-P full system, supported by replacing the airbox with K&N filter pods and jetting the carbs. It's loud the way I like it and it's made more than one fellow soldier feel inadequate because his 600 seems quieter than my 250.

But seriously, like TrueFaith said, it's not as bad as a few people made it seem like it might be. I started with the quiet core version for about 6 months and I'm much happier now that I've traded for a 12" can.

headshrink · April 23rd, 2009, 09:19 PM

Not judging my 250r brothers, but we should all be mindful of the image we project (with or without pipes). When we get demonized, they get angry and start passing more laws....

GreezMunky · April 23rd, 2009, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

Not judging my 250r brothers, but we should all be mindful of the image we project (with or without pipes). When we get demonized, they get angry and start passing more laws....

Crap, in that case, I better go unmod my diesel truck and have it stop spouting a black cloud of death every time I nail the gas before those tree huggers get ahold of me..

Somebody somewhere will always have a problem with what someone else prefers, human nature. Different strokes for different folks.

headshrink · April 23rd, 2009, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreezMunky

Crap, in that case, I better go unmod my diesel truck and have it stop spouting a black cloud of death every time I nail the gas before those tree huggers get ahold of me..

Somebody somewhere will always have a problem with what someone else prefers, human nature. Different strokes for different folks.

Ohhh... I'm not saying that.... not into pacifying or appeasing people, just being respectful (reasonably that is). So no, I'm also not saying to get rid of your pipe..... just please don't let 'er rip in front of my house when the baby is sleeping. Along the same note, I say keep spouting that black cloud, just don't do donuts on your neighbors' lawns to rub it in ;p

GreezMunky · April 23rd, 2009, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

Ohhh... I'm not saying that.... not into pacifying or appeasing people, just being respectful (reasonably that is). So no, I'm also not saying to get rid of your pipe..... just please don't let 'er rip in front of my house when the baby is sleeping. Along the same note, I say keep spouting that black cloud, just don't do donuts on your neighbors' lawns to rub it in ;p

Ahahahah, it's funny you should mention trucks and yards. Short story. My front yard needed to get mowed and one of my neighbors (pretty sure which one it was) left a nasty little note taped to my front door. So what did I do? 11 at night I climb into my truck, roll it onto my front yard, and start rocking it back and forth to flatten my "too tall" weeds down..

Needless to say, nasty neighbor came out in her bath robe with her arms crossed glaring at me. I parked the truck, grabbed the Round up, and now have the UGLIEST yard on the entire street. They didn't like look at the weeds so now they can stare at the entire dead yard.

Don't worry, yard is getting re seeded soon..

GreezMunky · April 23rd, 2009, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

So no, I'm also not saying to get rid of your pipe..... just please don't let 'er rip in front of my house when the baby is sleeping.

Meant to reply to this too. I agree with this view. Some noise is okay, just gotta be careful where you're using it.

mcteague · April 24th, 2009, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemy

Leovince slip-on w/ db killer.

loud pipes save lives, looks great, weight savings, power increase, and love the sound.

Rubbish.

http://www.virginiawind.com/byways/l...save_lives.asp
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/str...ths/index.html
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/dis...r_risk_rights/
etc.,etc.

Tim

Cali619 · April 24th, 2009, 07:01 AM

Jardine RT5 slip on and in the process of removing the Kleen air system and air box. Also shimming the needles and installing larger main jets. Its louder than stock but not unbearable. I live in part of town where its common to hear a harley accidentally set off car alarms so my bike is quiet compared to others. Not expensive and increasing the airflow to add even a small amount of power makes the ride more enjoyable as well.

zail · April 24th, 2009, 07:17 AM

Thanks for all the replies - certainly some food for thought there! So far looks wise I like Matt's Black D&D slip-on best I think but Matt says it's really loud so... hmmm... Don't want to annoy my neighbours (or anyone elses either!) - we already have a 'busa rider 3 garages down who seems to think he needs to wake up the neighbourhood with 10 mins of revving echoing through his garage at 7am before leaving for work......

Going to do a bit more reaseach on what I get get for def in the UK - do any of you technical gurus know if the cans for carbed and FI bikes are fundementally different?

TrueFaith · April 24th, 2009, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

Not judging my 250r brothers, but we should all be mindful of the image we project (with or without pipes). When we get demonized, they get angry and start passing more laws....

My Area-P 12" standard doesn't come close to the noise some of the Harley riders around here make, even with a WOT. I've heard my neighbors complaining about how much noise these hogs make flying down the main drag here, but they think my Ninja with the Area-P is "cute".

Nemy · April 24th, 2009, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcteague

Rubbish.

http://www.virginiawind.com/byways/l...save_lives.asp
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/str...ths/index.html
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/dis...r_risk_rights/
etc.,etc.

Tim

to each their own.

All the claims that you can't hear an exhaust if you're in front of the bike is more than rubbish, though. Albeit it's not as loud but sound waves don't travel in one direction. Also keep in mind that accidents can happen from the rear and the sides when people change lanes. I pay attention to avoiding an accident from the front, it's much harder to preempt someone merging into your lane.

And just from the first link:

Quote:

The other serious problem I have with this supposition is that it is, at best, a secondary safety measure, not a primary or proactive measure. Assuming that the other driver will act with caution once you have identified your presence by the sound of your bike roaring up from behind is foolhardy at best. That's like assuming that if you were to wear a bright yellow safety vest, or full riding gear, you can relax because now you're protected!

That's like saying you shouldn't wear full riding gear. IMHO every little bit counts, whether it's a high viz vest/helmet or a louder exhaust that drivers might see or hear a split second earlier.

Mo1981 · April 24th, 2009, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zail

Thanks for all the replies - certainly some food for thought there! So far looks wise I like Matt's Black D&D slip-on best I think but Matt says it's really loud so... hmmm... Don't want to annoy my neighbours (or anyone elses either!) - we already have a 'busa rider 3 garages down who seems to think he needs to wake up the neighbourhood with 10 mins of revving echoing through his garage at 7am before leaving for work......

Going to do a bit more reaseach on what I get get for def in the UK - do any of you technical gurus know if the cans for carbed and FI bikes are fundementally different?

I wouldn't classify it as really loud. I would put it on par with the regular Area P. It's not obnoxious at all. As long as you're not red-lining it in 1st or 2nd in your neighborhood, you will be fine. I normally cruise in 2nd or 3rd in my neighborhood and there are some cruisers here that are WAY louder than me.
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capt_bugaloo · April 24th, 2009, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemy

to each their own.

The trouble with that is that if the neighbors are unhappy with a loud pipe, they will make your business theirs.

You know, I have no problem with someone who only rides out on the open highway or the track having a loud exhaust system. If you don't ride your bike in the city every day like I do, maybe you really don't need a quiet exhaust.

Nemy · April 24th, 2009, 05:20 PM

True and I'm also against the excessively loud exhausts - the reason I have a silencer on my pipe. But it doesn't have to be excessive to help be noticed by a cage. I was simply arguing the other side of the coin - a viewpoint that isn't to be disregarded as rubbish.

April 24th, 2009, 07:54 PM

I have a supertrapp muffler on mine. Its sounds just like a four wheeler.

Nemy · April 24th, 2009, 09:47 PM

lol I bet! I just googled supertrapp and they look mean!! like they'd fit right in on a pickup/monster truck too. Got any pics? First time I've seen someone post about it.

kutelilkittie · April 24th, 2009, 10:13 PM

its soooooo pretty!!!!

ninjabrewer · April 24th, 2009, 10:56 PM

Stock, cause I am a cheap skate. I originally got the bike because of gas mileage, and, correct me if I am wrong, but I have noticed that bikes that have exhaust and intake mods, have much lower gas milage. I haven't checked my milage since Sound_wave and I shimmed the carbs, but I don't want to invest alot a money into mods, esp when it is rather short right now. My next several buys is going to be riding gear, ie boots, pants and possibly new gloves, the ones I have now are getting tight. But, enough about me,

On with the exhaust show...

nb

mcteague · April 25th, 2009, 04:38 AM

Sorry if I offended with the jerk comment. By ending the rant suggesting that I too may be one was an attempt to highlight the humor.

Anyway, I have also noticed a correlation between the loudness of the bike and the lack of much safety gear. If loud pipes were really about safety you would assume that those riders would also sport high-viz colors and headlight modulators. I have NEVER seen this combination.

I still maintain that loud pipes are about vanity and the "loud pipes save lives" line is pure rationalization to deflect criticism.

Tim

April 23rd, 2009, 07:45 AM	#1
zail ninjette.org member Name: zail Location: Bristol, UK Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250r Posts: 156	Which exhaust do you have and why? As the title says... did you choose it on looks/ performance/ sound/ ease of fitting/ price or a combo? Had you seen your exhaust on a ninja 250 before you bought it? Why did you choose yours over the other available? The reason is I want to get a new exhaust to complete my mods and cos I think the stock one looks a bit like a skinny pedal bin! Ideally I want something that looks good, isn't shiny (carbon fibre would be good!), is (relatively) easy to fit and doesn't break the bank.... Anyway, I 'd like to get peoples thoughts - currently in the UK we seem to be limited to the scorpion range as the only exhaust we don't have to import so would be particularly interested to hear anyones views on that.... Thanks!

April 23rd, 2009, 07:59 AM	#2
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	Area P Quiet core because its not MEGA loud and makes great power. __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

April 23rd, 2009, 09:36 AM	#4
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	Stock, because I don't like PO-ing off my neighbors when I commute to work at 7 AM. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

April 23rd, 2009, 03:05 PM	#10
lilninja ninjette.org member Name: Lisa Location: detroit, mi Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki ninja 250 Posts: 28	two brothers cuz it was on the bike when i got it. but i love the way it sounds. __________________________________________________ VPS Servers go to Filelan.com

April 23rd, 2009, 04:22 PM	#11
Viper-Byte ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Wellington, New Zealand Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R in Green! (Sold) Now 2011 Triumph Daytona 675 SE Posts: 564	AreaP Carbon Fibre Quiet Core (Full system) Why? It looks great, sounds great, performance gains and power curve based on dyno charts are very good. It was very well priced and the customer service from AreaP was top notch __________________________________________________ 2008 GREEN Kawasaki Ninja 250R. AreaP Quiet Core Carbon Fibre : 8000k HIDs : Dynojet Jet kit : Double Bubble Windscreen

April 23rd, 2009, 08:12 AM	#3
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	2 Brothers because it was free. Glad I have it now. Apparently my bike sounds like no other bike around and I am regularly identified by my friends and other bikes at bike nights.

April 23rd, 2009, 10:16 AM	#5
hzrnbgy ninjette.org member Name: HzrnBgy Location: Hawaii Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Black Ninja 250R, 2004 Yellow Ninja 250R Posts: 111	HMF racing because it looks nice, sounds good and inexpensive. Performance wise, 5-7% increase is noticeable without rejetting or shimming

April 23rd, 2009, 12:34 PM	#6
kutelilkittie Jackalope Master Name: Jen Location: Northern NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kawi Green Ninja 250CF Yoshi FullCowlAM Ducati blinkersGhetto tail chop Posts: 30	Carbon fiber Yoshi full system. Looks and I want to be louder than the ducati 996 I ride with. I sound like a frikin bi plane now, it's awsome Posted via Mobile Device

April 23rd, 2009, 12:43 PM	#7
tntremainiac ninjette.org member Name: Todd Location: Jersey Shore Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Concours 1400 (Fat Ninja), Triumph Thunderbird Sport, Ninja 250, 80 Honda Streettracker Posts: 22	Yosh stainless Sounds good, looks good, price was right.

April 23rd, 2009, 12:52 PM	#8
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Stock. I don't want a loud exhaust droning in my ear for 5 hours. Also because it is the cheapest

April 23rd, 2009, 01:55 PM	#9
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	+1 for stock. Price & sound [level] is right. True, a little more power would be nice (I still have to do the needle shim or rejet because I run lean), but imo the cost/benifit makes me look more toward the 650r at that point, rather than invest a lot in squeezing small amounts of power from my 250r. I'm also in CA, so when those #$%@$%@# bastards (can I say that word?) start making me smog my bike soon, it won't be much of an issue.

April 23rd, 2009, 04:44 PM	#12
Jiu Jitsu Player Live 2 Ride Forced 2 Work Name: Chris Location: Guam Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 RED 250r Posts: 386	I wound up going with a 2 bros CF slip on for now. I accidentally bid on it on ebay and wound up getting it for $250 with shipping. To me its the best sounding exhaust out right now, tied with the yoshi. I just love the style of the 2 bros CF. Plus the price is pretty killer also. __________________________________________________ SAVAGE MODE: [ON] OFF www.7milesdown.com

April 23rd, 2009, 05:00 PM	#13
mxnello ninjette.org member Name: Nello Location: Central, NJ Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R 'Blue' Posts: 53	FMF Apex, slip-on sounds good, solid improvement over stock can, lighter not overly loud IMO.

April 23rd, 2009, 05:09 PM	#14
ninjablk08 ninjette.org guru Name: oscar Location: antioch, ca (bay area) Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): blk ninja 250 2008 Posts: 391	2 brothers CF cause it was on the bike when i got it and it sounds great ,going to remove snorkel will see how it changes sounds __________________________________________________ 2 bro CFSO, factory pro 3, hotbody DS , krayzie graphics rim tape, brake flasher, DIY fender chop, DIY flushmounts & LED rear, K&N filter, 15/43 Driven, DID race chain, air stuff removed, clipons

April 23rd, 2009, 05:17 PM	#15
mcteague ninjette.org member Name: Tim Location: Maryland Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 117	Stock, as I don't want to be a jerk and give the impression that people who ride motorcycles are self centered punks who value their right to make noise over everyone else's right to preserve their hearing. Hmm, maybe I am a jerk. Tim

April 23rd, 2009, 05:26 PM	#16
DirtyBoy ninjette.org member Name: Leo Location: Phoenix, Az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 66	Stock GSX-R exhaust. I did it mainly for looks. I think it fits the shape of the bike perfectly. I also like the black cover which compliments the color scheme of the bike. And lastly I like the way its mounted low and close to the fairing with no mount needed. __________________________________________________ 49T sprkt/ EK gold chain/ Galfer pads and SS lines/120 frt 150 rr Pilot Powers/ GSX-R can/Desnorkled/ Raised needles/ Slider spools/ Cowl/ LED rear signals/ Fender eliminator/ Tinted lights / Emu seat

April 23rd, 2009, 05:35 PM	#17
Jacksmeow ninjette.org member Name: Gale Location: East TN Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki Ninja 250R; '05 Kawasaki Vulcan 800A, sometimes I ride my husband's '01 GSX-R 600 Posts: 28	I just can't make up my mind....After years of riding a loud cruiser, a quiet bike is kinda nice. The stock exhaust doesn't look so bad after Jax put wheel tape on my rims. I was leaning towards the Yoshi carbon fiber because I like the way it looked, but I want to see one in person. __________________________________________________ Gale '08 Ninja 250R Lime Green '05 Kawasaki Vulcan 800A (Big Girl Bike!)

April 23rd, 2009, 09:06 PM	#19
TrueFaith ninjette.org sage Name: Wayne Location: Brookfield, MA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Honda CBR250R Posts: 585	Full Area-P 12" standard (yeah, the LOUD one) because that's what Scotty installed on the bike before he sold it to me. I don't like loud pipes on bikes and I've never had one on any of my bikes. That said, this Area-P really grew on me and I really don't consider it as loud as some people think. I don't ride at redline wherever I go and I've yet to have anyone say the pipe was loud. It has a real nice bassy burble that will vibrate your fillings a bit when you start her up, but once I'm on the road I don't notice it being increadibly louder than the stock pipe. Crank the throttle and the decibels will certainly rise with the rpms, but in normal driving without any severe throttle imputs it can actually sound quite docile. On the other hand, if someone screws with you on the road and you just want to pass them and leave them in the dust, that muffler can leave quite a parting statement. I feel like I have the best of both worlds in one muffler.

April 23rd, 2009, 09:08 PM	#20
GreezMunky ninjette.org guru Name: Tor Location: TX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r (sold), 2010 Daytona 675 Posts: 301	Yoshi full system. I love the deep growl it has to it. A guy riding an 09 GSX-R1000 commented on how mean it sounded and made his bike look bad, lol. Also, because I still believe in "Loud pipes save lives" even though other people seem to disagree. And no, I'm not a "self centered punk" either.

April 23rd, 2009, 09:15 PM	#21
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	Leovince slip-on w/ db killer. loud pipes save lives, looks great, weight savings, power increase, and love the sound.

April 23rd, 2009, 09:18 PM	#22
Army Aviator ninjette.org member Name: Nate Location: Alabama Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 28	12" Area-P full system, supported by replacing the airbox with K&N filter pods and jetting the carbs. It's loud the way I like it and it's made more than one fellow soldier feel inadequate because his 600 seems quieter than my 250. But seriously, like TrueFaith said, it's not as bad as a few people made it seem like it might be. I started with the quiet core version for about 6 months and I'm much happier now that I've traded for a 12" can.

April 23rd, 2009, 09:19 PM	#23
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Not judging my 250r brothers, but we should all be mindful of the image we project (with or without pipes). When we get demonized, they get angry and start passing more laws....

April 24th, 2009, 07:01 AM	#29
Cali619 Giggity Giggity Name: Ryam Location: San Diego Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250R aka Hiryu Posts: 481	Jardine RT5 slip on and in the process of removing the Kleen air system and air box. Also shimming the needles and installing larger main jets. Its louder than stock but not unbearable. I live in part of town where its common to hear a harley accidentally set off car alarms so my bike is quiet compared to others. Not expensive and increasing the airflow to add even a small amount of power makes the ride more enjoyable as well. __________________________________________________ Facebook DY Fender chop, Danmoto CB slip-on w/baffle, Airbox removed, Kleen-air removed, shimmed needles, Mikuni #117.5 Main jets, K&N RU-1822 air filter pods

April 24th, 2009, 07:17 AM	#30
zail ninjette.org member Name: zail Location: Bristol, UK Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250r Posts: 156	Thanks for all the replies - certainly some food for thought there! So far looks wise I like Matt's Black D&D slip-on best I think but Matt says it's really loud so... hmmm... Don't want to annoy my neighbours (or anyone elses either!) - we already have a 'busa rider 3 garages down who seems to think he needs to wake up the neighbourhood with 10 mins of revving echoing through his garage at 7am before leaving for work...... Going to do a bit more reaseach on what I get get for def in the UK - do any of you technical gurus know if the cans for carbed and FI bikes are fundementally different?

April 24th, 2009, 05:20 PM	#35
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	True and I'm also against the excessively loud exhausts - the reason I have a silencer on my pipe. But it doesn't have to be excessive to help be noticed by a cage. I was simply arguing the other side of the coin - a viewpoint that isn't to be disregarded as rubbish.

April 24th, 2009, 07:54 PM	#36
badcop621 Guest Posts: n/a	I have a supertrapp muffler on mine. Its sounds just like a four wheeler.

April 24th, 2009, 09:47 PM	#37
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	lol I bet! I just googled supertrapp and they look mean!! like they'd fit right in on a pickup/monster truck too. Got any pics? First time I've seen someone post about it.

April 24th, 2009, 10:56 PM	#39
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Stock, cause I am a cheap skate. I originally got the bike because of gas mileage, and, correct me if I am wrong, but I have noticed that bikes that have exhaust and intake mods, have much lower gas milage. I haven't checked my milage since Sound_wave and I shimmed the carbs, but I don't want to invest alot a money into mods, esp when it is rather short right now. My next several buys is going to be riding gear, ie boots, pants and possibly new gloves, the ones I have now are getting tight. But, enough about me, On with the exhaust show... nb __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

April 25th, 2009, 04:38 AM	#40
mcteague ninjette.org member Name: Tim Location: Maryland Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 117	Sorry if I offended with the jerk comment. By ending the rant suggesting that I too may be one was an attempt to highlight the humor. Anyway, I have also noticed a correlation between the loudness of the bike and the lack of much safety gear. If loud pipes were really about safety you would assume that those riders would also sport high-viz colors and headlight modulators. I have NEVER seen this combination. I still maintain that loud pipes are about vanity and the "loud pipes save lives" line is pure rationalization to deflect criticism. Tim

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