GSXR muffler on Ninja 250R

BRad704 · May 31st, 2013, 07:10 AM

Yeah, it's a farkle because I did it just for the look and sound, not really to save weight or go faster.

muffler from 06-07 GSXR 600 (or 750 works too), cut and welded to the stock muffler flange. Had to shorten the midpipe by about 3" too. I did make my own baffle out of a piece of the perf tubing from the stock muffler. about 1" diameter and 6" long, wrapped in fiberglass packing with blockoff plates tacked in to prevent the glass from blowing out. I still need to shim needles but it ran fine on the way home last night.

If I want to go back to stock, I can replace the muffler for about $50 and weld the extra back onto the midpipe. OR, I could just buy a full A/M system one day.

I did it for the look and I love it.
I did it for the sound and I love it (but only with the baffle in)

It does sound a little 'tinny' or raspy in the video, but that is due to the mic on my phone. In person, it's not quite the same.

Link to original page on YouTube.

csmith12 · May 31st, 2013, 07:19 AM

A friend of mine did this mod too. She loves it. I think it looks pretty cool.

BRad704 · May 31st, 2013, 07:26 AM

Before and After pic

Closer view of muffler

Yes, I will openly acknowledge that my welds look like crap and it is all rashed up. Cheap on Ebay, and I haven't gotten to sand and paint yet. As for the welds, again, part of the finishing process that I did not get to do last night. All that will be cleaned and slicked and painted and never spoken of again.

Live2ride · May 31st, 2013, 07:28 AM

I considered this when I had my 250; it looks amazing and sounds great, good job!

BRad704 · May 31st, 2013, 07:31 AM

Thanks guys! I'm hoping the rain holds off at lunch today, so I can ride for a little while.

And before it is said/asked... Yes, engine was already hot before I made the vid and started reving to 10k.

Jono · May 31st, 2013, 10:42 AM

Coolio!

massacremasses · May 31st, 2013, 10:49 AM

Im not gonna lie... I dont miss how the 250 sounds. lol

SSG54 · May 31st, 2013, 08:13 PM

i have it on mine!

Red250R · June 1st, 2013, 02:44 PM

lol yeah i have it on mine too. except i didn't go to the lengths that you did. i kept the stock pipes the same length and cut the collar off of my old rashed stock muffler. then i welded that collar onto the gsxr exhaust at a different angle than all of you so it points to the ground. sure i cant lean nearly that far down anymore but i never take turns that fast. nor are there really many turns around here that require me to. Nonetheless, on mine its basically a straight pipe and i love the sound as well. But now its gone. just changed over to a full tyga exhaust. literally, like an hour ago lol

JosueDG · June 4th, 2013, 08:22 PM

Oh poo! Wanted to add this to my Ninja but I don't have access to a welder :S

BRad704 · June 5th, 2013, 08:12 AM

Everyone should have a welder.

This isn't what I use (Hobart Handler 140) but it's pretty cheap and could get you started. Just bear in mind that thin stuff like these muffler shells will burn through REALLY quickly.

http://www.harborfreight.com/welding...8887-8494.html

http://www.hobartwelders.com/product...ed/handler140/

Red250R · June 6th, 2013, 03:19 PM

Yeah i blew a couple holes in mine while trying to tac it on lol

crazymadbastard · June 6th, 2013, 04:30 PM

Looks good, how did you hang it? The stock has a bracket, but I could not see how you supported the muffler.

BRad704 · June 7th, 2013, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazymadbastard

Looks good, how did you hang it? The stock has a bracket, but I could not see how you supported the muffler.

In this pic, you can see the exhaust hangar just below the tip of my footpeg. Just a tab and bolt on the pipe, all original. The muffler is so light, there's not really any need for additional support.

massacremasses · June 7th, 2013, 07:15 AM

you fix the end yet?

I couldnt rock it like that....you could weld all around then grind it down smooth and paint it with high temp paint...

BRad704 · June 7th, 2013, 08:13 AM

Haven't fixed the end yet...

And I cant see it while riding, soooo.....

I think I am going to remove the chrome cover, use a thin piece of metal (likely from a damaged fender) and make a full cover for the end of the oval pipe, with the edges hammered/rolled over the edge. Then I can make it a bolt on cover and replace the chrome to cover it up.

Yes, it is all gonna eventually get hi-temp black

massacremasses · June 7th, 2013, 09:06 AM

ha if it doesnt bug you know worries. That kind of stuff just drives me nuts... I am a perfectionist though.

BRad704 · June 7th, 2013, 12:35 PM

I like things done technically correct, but I'm also a realist.

massacremasses · June 7th, 2013, 12:40 PM

I here that I am too. Ill show you my custom exhaust when its done.

Red250R · June 7th, 2013, 01:50 PM

If you use a car exhaust clamp, you can tighten it down more than the stock clamp. It won't even wobble at all.

May 31st, 2013, 07:10 AM	#1
BRad704 Big Dreams, Small Wallet Name: Brad Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R (Sold), 93 VFR750F (In Pieces) Posts: 508	GSXR muffler on Ninja 250R Yeah, it's a farkle because I did it just for the look and sound, not really to save weight or go faster. muffler from 06-07 GSXR 600 (or 750 works too), cut and welded to the stock muffler flange. Had to shorten the midpipe by about 3" too. I did make my own baffle out of a piece of the perf tubing from the stock muffler. about 1" diameter and 6" long, wrapped in fiberglass packing with blockoff plates tacked in to prevent the glass from blowing out. I still need to shim needles but it ran fine on the way home last night. If I want to go back to stock, I can replace the muffler for about $50 and weld the extra back onto the midpipe. OR, I could just buy a full A/M system one day. I did it for the look and I love it. I did it for the sound and I love it (but only with the baffle in) It does sound a little 'tinny' or raspy in the video, but that is due to the mic on my phone. In person, it's not quite the same. Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ ~BRad

May 31st, 2013, 07:19 AM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	A friend of mine did this mod too. She loves it. I think it looks pretty cool. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

May 31st, 2013, 07:28 AM	#4
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	I considered this when I had my 250; it looks amazing and sounds great, good job! __________________________________________________

May 31st, 2013, 07:31 AM	#5
BRad704 Big Dreams, Small Wallet Name: Brad Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R (Sold), 93 VFR750F (In Pieces) Posts: 508	Thanks guys! I'm hoping the rain holds off at lunch today, so I can ride for a little while. And before it is said/asked... Yes, engine was already hot before I made the vid and started reving to 10k. __________________________________________________ ~BRad

May 31st, 2013, 10:49 AM	#7
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May 31st, 2013, 10:42 AM	#6
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Coolio!

June 1st, 2013, 02:44 PM	#9
Red250R ninjette.org guru Name: Scott Location: Buffalo, NY Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 257	lol yeah i have it on mine too. except i didn't go to the lengths that you did. i kept the stock pipes the same length and cut the collar off of my old rashed stock muffler. then i welded that collar onto the gsxr exhaust at a different angle than all of you so it points to the ground. sure i cant lean nearly that far down anymore but i never take turns that fast. nor are there really many turns around here that require me to. Nonetheless, on mine its basically a straight pipe and i love the sound as well. But now its gone. just changed over to a full tyga exhaust. literally, like an hour ago lol

June 4th, 2013, 08:22 PM	#10
JosueDG ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: Lake Balboa Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Kawi Ninja 300 Posts: 109	Oh poo! Wanted to add this to my Ninja but I don't have access to a welder :S

June 5th, 2013, 08:12 AM	#11
BRad704 Big Dreams, Small Wallet Name: Brad Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R (Sold), 93 VFR750F (In Pieces) Posts: 508	Everyone should have a welder. This isn't what I use (Hobart Handler 140) but it's pretty cheap and could get you started. Just bear in mind that thin stuff like these muffler shells will burn through REALLY quickly. http://www.harborfreight.com/welding...8887-8494.html http://www.hobartwelders.com/product...ed/handler140/ __________________________________________________ ~BRad

June 6th, 2013, 03:19 PM	#12
Red250R ninjette.org guru Name: Scott Location: Buffalo, NY Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 257	Yeah i blew a couple holes in mine while trying to tac it on lol

June 6th, 2013, 04:30 PM	#13
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	Looks good, how did you hang it? The stock has a bracket, but I could not see how you supported the muffler. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

June 7th, 2013, 07:15 AM	#15
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	you fix the end yet? I couldnt rock it like that....you could weld all around then grind it down smooth and paint it with high temp paint... __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

June 7th, 2013, 08:13 AM	#16
BRad704 Big Dreams, Small Wallet Name: Brad Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R (Sold), 93 VFR750F (In Pieces) Posts: 508	Haven't fixed the end yet... And I cant see it while riding, soooo..... I think I am going to remove the chrome cover, use a thin piece of metal (likely from a damaged fender) and make a full cover for the end of the oval pipe, with the edges hammered/rolled over the edge. Then I can make it a bolt on cover and replace the chrome to cover it up. Yes, it is all gonna eventually get hi-temp black

June 7th, 2013, 09:06 AM	#17
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	ha if it doesnt bug you know worries. That kind of stuff just drives me nuts... I am a perfectionist though. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

June 7th, 2013, 12:35 PM	#18
BRad704 Big Dreams, Small Wallet Name: Brad Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R (Sold), 93 VFR750F (In Pieces) Posts: 508	I like things done technically correct, but I'm also a realist. __________________________________________________ ~BRad

June 7th, 2013, 12:40 PM	#19
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	I here that I am too. Ill show you my custom exhaust when its done. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

June 7th, 2013, 01:50 PM	#20
Red250R ninjette.org guru Name: Scott Location: Buffalo, NY Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 257	If you use a car exhaust clamp, you can tighten it down more than the stock clamp. It won't even wobble at all.

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