Installed 2 Bros Exhaust with P1 Tip

addy126 · August 24th, 2009, 08:48 PM

Well I (a chick for some who require this info) removed stock and installed it today (1 hour cuz I'm particular). Went with chrome and the install was easy as pie excluding the Spacer that does not fit flush on the inside. But its attached with some coaxing. Sounds great with the P1 Power Tip, I'd not want it any louder tho. Most talk is about the "sound level" and "smaller profile". No one has mentioned the "heat increase" under the seat and against the back of the legs without that heat shield on the lower pipe below can. Geeze just cruising around for 45 minutes the heat of that thing is a big change from the stock can and shield! For a smaller unit that little bugger throws a large amount of heat at your back end. It does contribute to a more controlled ride by getting that large and heavy Kawi can off the back end. Over all I'd give it about a 3.5 out of 5. Penalizing for heat increase in the back and fit when trying to force that spacer into the bracket and the cost of that Power Tip! Wonder if there is any kind of heat shield for the now open pipe at the bottom....

Well I now sound like I fit in with the big boyz in the group rides... "cool beans".

Momaru · August 24th, 2009, 09:29 PM

Depending on how the can's constructed, might be able to mod your old heatshield to fit on with a couple bolts or some wire hanger setup. There's probably a better solution, but that's a start.

rockNroll · August 25th, 2009, 06:49 AM

Without pictures, it never happened......

rockNroll · August 25th, 2009, 06:49 AM

I'm kidding.. of course

addy126 · August 26th, 2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Momaru

Depending on how the can's constructed, might be able to mod your old heatshield to fit on with a couple bolts or some wire hanger setup. There's probably a better solution, but that's a start.

Thats what I did at first...checked the construction of both cans... the stock with heat shield is not a probable solution. Further the 2 brothers is oval more than the circular shape of the stock set up.

The more riding the more I get used to that heat. The faster you run the more heat is disapated away from the rear.

addy126 · August 26th, 2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by rockNroll

Without pictures, it never happened......

Rock... inserted in original thread.... ask and ye' shall receive

rockNroll · August 26th, 2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by addy126

Rock... inserted in original thread.... ask and ye' shall receive

Lookin good!

andrewexd · August 26th, 2009, 08:26 PM

hmm I've never noticed heat... maybe its because you didn't get the CF

addy126 · August 26th, 2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewexd

hmm I've never noticed heat... maybe its because you didn't get the CF

That could very well be true Andrew. I'd wondered about that. It may calm down once our temps get below 95 degrees. I veered away from the C.Fiber because of the re-packing issues that may be needed over a period of time. I'm tellin ya that aluminum can shoots a fair amt of heat out in stop and go traffic! I've noticed that the smaller profile of the 2 bros. vs. stock can is significantly shorter bringing it closer to the seating position... this probably contributes to the added "warmth".

Cali619 · August 27th, 2009, 02:44 PM

looks nice, are you planning to work on the carb and remove the air box?

Banzai · August 28th, 2009, 03:58 AM

Something like this? This is a hand polished Targa heat shield. Not worth the money, but it was a project that kept me occupied for a bit, and looks pretty good on the bike now that it's shined up. Nothing really helps with the heat, and the shield is mostly cosmetic, but it does help keep you from melting your boot heel on the pipe.

Really, though, slip stream is the key to keeping it all cool.

addy126 · September 3rd, 2009, 09:52 PM

Not planning to bother the carbs/airbox thus the purchase of the slip on. That photo'd heat shield is not bad lookin.... but now that the weather has cooled to a bearable 90 degrees (grin)... the heat from the slip on has subsided. It was that 100+ weather last week that really up'd the heat index under my butt... all is good for now!

thanx guyz! You all rock!

killerkay3 · September 10th, 2009, 01:36 PM

nice, looks good, I'm planning on getting the same one

edwinmcq · September 10th, 2009, 02:47 PM

The 2Bs and the heat shield both look very nice.

mista350z · September 11th, 2009, 06:40 PM

What does the power tip do? I have the same exhaust and it really did heat up.

Banzai · September 13th, 2009, 06:58 AM

The power tip is supposed to decrease the decibel level of the exhaust. The slash tip is worthless, and the straight tip is good for no more than 3db. It's a nice flashy gizmo designed to remove about $30 from your wallet.

randomwalk101 · September 13th, 2009, 04:03 PM

Can you just fit the stock heat shield in to stop the heat?

Banzai · September 13th, 2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by randomwalk101

Can you just fit the stock heat shield in to stop the heat?

No, at least not directly. They have different attachment clamps. You could fabricate something, but it's really less of a heat shield than it is a boot heel shield to keep you from melting you boot heel directly on the pipe. The heat shield is only marginally cooler.

August 24th, 2009, 09:29 PM	#2
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August 27th, 2009, 02:44 PM	#10
Cali619 Giggity Giggity Name: Ryam Location: San Diego Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250R aka Hiryu Posts: 481	looks nice, are you planning to work on the carb and remove the air box? __________________________________________________ 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

August 28th, 2009, 03:58 AM	#11
Banzai Psychic war veteran Name: Thomas Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663	Something like this? This is a hand polished Targa heat shield. Not worth the money, but it was a project that kept me occupied for a bit, and looks pretty good on the bike now that it's shined up. Nothing really helps with the heat, and the shield is mostly cosmetic, but it does help keep you from melting your boot heel on the pipe. Really, though, slip stream is the key to keeping it all cool. __________________________________________________ * If you're arguing with some idiot over the internet, chances are pretty good he's doing the same thing! Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction Last futzed with by Banzai; August 28th, 2009 at 09:33 AM.

September 10th, 2009, 02:47 PM	#14
edwinmcq ninjette.org member Name: Ed Location: Washington DC Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 157	The 2Bs and the heat shield both look very nice. __________________________________________________ www.edmcqueen.com

September 13th, 2009, 06:58 AM	#16
Banzai Psychic war veteran Name: Thomas Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663	The power tip is supposed to decrease the decibel level of the exhaust. The slash tip is worthless, and the straight tip is good for no more than 3db. It's a nice flashy gizmo designed to remove about $30 from your wallet. __________________________________________________ * If you're arguing with some idiot over the internet, chances are pretty good he's doing the same thing! Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction

August 25th, 2009, 06:49 AM	#3
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	Without pictures, it never happened......

August 26th, 2009, 08:26 PM	#8
andrewexd ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: LA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 07 GSXR600 (N250 sold :( ) Posts: 415	hmm I've never noticed heat... maybe its because you didn't get the CF

September 3rd, 2009, 09:52 PM	#12
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	Not planning to bother the carbs/airbox thus the purchase of the slip on. That photo'd heat shield is not bad lookin.... but now that the weather has cooled to a bearable 90 degrees (grin)... the heat from the slip on has subsided. It was that 100+ weather last week that really up'd the heat index under my butt... all is good for now! thanx guyz! You all rock!

September 10th, 2009, 01:36 PM	#13
killerkay3 =°°= Name: Imran Location: Bergen County, NJ Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Yamaha R6 / 2008 Green Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: 103	nice, looks good, I'm planning on getting the same one

September 11th, 2009, 06:40 PM	#15
mista350z ninjette.org member Name: John Location: The OC Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 CBR600rr, 08 Ninja 250r - sold Posts: 81	What does the power tip do? I have the same exhaust and it really did heat up.

September 13th, 2009, 04:03 PM	#17
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Can you just fit the stock heat shield in to stop the heat?

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