Area P Race Exhaust First Ride Impression

sherjay · January 25th, 2011, 11:26 PM

First and foremost, I want to thank Mr. Kerry Bryant for choosing my bike and personally working on her. Secondly, thanks to this forum for having me as a member. Got my bike from Area P after getting the "long deal" (New Area P Race Exhaust System, replacement of the oem airbox with K&N Dual Flange Air Filter and Crankcase Breather Element, Kleen Air System removed/plugged, Area P/Dynojet Customized Jet Kit. All installation and Dyno Tuned by the man himself, KBryant). Now Im not really doing much justice to Area P by attempting to do a review as I am not qualified as many of you members are. THIS IS NOT A REVIEW. This is more like a comparison/difference from stock to now, coming from a rider with only 1800 miles of riding experience. With that said here are my thoughts.
Right from the get go, the shifting from neutral to 1st then to 2nd was smooth. I remember how rough it was when it was stock. It is smooth through out all the gears. Also, I was surprised how I managed to stay at 4th and 5th gear on the streets. Where as before I would try to shift up to 7th

. It almost seemed like the gear ratio was changed. She is now more responsive and intuitive on her own. Freeways are much easier. The bike seems very happy riding on the freeways as of before it seems like it was struggling or trying too hard. It feels like it had so much more to give. I pushed the bike up to 95 mph on the speedometer at around 10 to 11000 (maybe more) rpm on the tach. (This is a very rough estimate as I was too excited to be really paying that much attention, this was just a quick glance at the gauges) The bike had definitely more, much more to give. But the time, place and situation was not safe enough for me so I had to back down. But it definitely felt good, no doubt. This is exactly what my face looked like, alternating

. My bike is definitely a whole new being. She is not the same. I only had a total of around 3 hours of ride for now (2 hr on streets and about an hour on the freeway) The funny thing is, the second time I rode the bike it was better than the first. Can't wait to take her to the tracks.
The sound is incredible. I cant believe a 250 can growl like that. I know the sound bytes are coming out but I truly believe that it's 10x better hearing it live than recorded. It's almost unbelievable. Although, it might be a little to loud for me as I don't want to get too much attention from the authorities. But I do enjoy the sound. It feels good like a shot of endorphins in your veins every time you hit that throttle. For real!

I currently have the flat conical tip. But believe me when I say, she growls with emotion. She sounds mean. And it's not one of those high pitched sound but more of a heartfelt deep sound.
Area P has something good going for them. Mr. Bryant is such a wonderful person. Not because he chose my bike but the way he is. You got to meet him to believe it. Here are some pics and oh yeah, the diameter difference of the stock to race is huge. You saw it and heard it first here in ninjette.org.

scotty · January 25th, 2011, 11:54 PM

Looks good! 31 Hp! Not bad!!

00NissanNinja · January 26th, 2011, 12:14 AM

Nice! Sounds good too. 31hp at the wheels would be awesome on these bikes. That's about where I want mine to be at one day.

wayanlam · January 26th, 2011, 01:37 AM

when i first put on the exhaust i thought i was going to deafen myself and the neighbors! i was so used to having such a quiet bike that when i started her up inside the garage i thought i must have gotten the wrong exhaust, and that maybe they sent me a 12" non quiet core exhaust, lol

after about a week of riding the bike i got used to the wonderful growl, and rarely do i hear such a good sounding ninja here in Bali (so far i think im the only one here with an areaP

).

the other locally made, or even the yoshi exhausts that the 250 owners get here often have this rather verbal after-tone kinda like cracking a whip, which sorta penetrates into the inner ear and isn't too pleasant.

from your pictures i notice that the header has been changed compared to what i have, and its now held together with springs where the two pipes join into one, where as mine, its all one single piece.

hope you have a great time with the bike and whatever you do on the track, make sure you dont slide out on your right side!

"knocks on wood"

Powerlogix · January 26th, 2011, 06:29 PM

Congrats on the mods, sounds really nice.

sherjay · January 26th, 2011, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powerlogix

Congrats on the mods, sounds really nice.

Thanx

JMcDonald · January 26th, 2011, 07:21 PM

Nice! That looks like a really nice piece of work. Let us know the results when you try a full top-speed run

.

wayanlam · January 26th, 2011, 09:22 PM

lol, here we go again with the top speed! weeeeeeeee, haha, jk jk

JMcDonald · January 26th, 2011, 09:45 PM

Indeed, or at least there you gooooooooo :P .

kbryant · January 30th, 2011, 01:17 PM

Thank you for the kind words Arjay. New pictures and sound bytes with your very clean bike are now up on our website. Enjoy.

http://www.areapnolimits.com/product...-Race-2008.php

wayanlam · January 31st, 2011, 02:25 AM

o gosh, i havent been to kerrys website in a long time (very satisfied customer!) and now having read the info about this new exhaust... i get that feeling again like when i was still using the stock exhaust and was about to take the plunge and buy the AP exhaust!

the new higher position looks really good, but i dont think it would fit with the stock footrest to hang off. and i always ride the bike with my gf, hehe.

i did notice that the header pipes looked bigger in jays preview pics, but i wasn't sure if i was just imagining it.

and so a new breed of street "usable" race exhaust has been born from the hard labors of Kerry and his team!

Animal78 · February 7th, 2011, 02:31 PM

That sounds insane! I have the Yoshi full system it's loud but that's even louder! I would bet the larger primary pipes help alot the Yosh system has smaller diameter piping and keeps that crossover balance tube.

MattRichling · June 28th, 2011, 08:37 PM

Im waiting on the 12' version right now. SO excited!

adri99an · June 28th, 2011, 08:45 PM

Niiiiiiiiiicccceeeeee! WOW-----I'm jealous!

Snake · June 28th, 2011, 09:20 PM

Sounds great! One more great product from Area P!

January 25th, 2011, 11:54 PM	#2
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	Looks good! 31 Hp! Not bad!! __________________________________________________

January 26th, 2011, 12:14 AM	#3
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	Nice! Sounds good too. 31hp at the wheels would be awesome on these bikes. That's about where I want mine to be at one day. __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

January 26th, 2011, 01:37 AM	#4
wayanlam ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Wayan Location: Bali - Indonesia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.	when i first put on the exhaust i thought i was going to deafen myself and the neighbors! i was so used to having such a quiet bike that when i started her up inside the garage i thought i must have gotten the wrong exhaust, and that maybe they sent me a 12" non quiet core exhaust, lol after about a week of riding the bike i got used to the wonderful growl, and rarely do i hear such a good sounding ninja here in Bali (so far i think im the only one here with an areaP ). the other locally made, or even the yoshi exhausts that the 250 owners get here often have this rather verbal after-tone kinda like cracking a whip, which sorta penetrates into the inner ear and isn't too pleasant. from your pictures i notice that the header has been changed compared to what i have, and its now held together with springs where the two pipes join into one, where as mine, its all one single piece. hope you have a great time with the bike and whatever you do on the track, make sure you dont slide out on your right side! "knocks on wood" __________________________________________________ Kawasaki Z250, Bored up to 300cc with 12.8 CR, 41hp at wheel 27nm torque, Two bros full exhaust with DB killer Dynojet Power Commander V, KnN Open filter, intake and exhaust ported, Puig Windshield

January 26th, 2011, 07:21 PM	#7
JMcDonald ninjette.org sage Name: J Location: Oklahoma Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Posts: 771	Nice! That looks like a really nice piece of work. Let us know the results when you try a full top-speed run . __________________________________________________ Factory Pro Jet Kit, K&N R-0990 Pod Filter, Sportisi VR Black Exhaust, BRT TIS Ignition, White Paint, and 16/41 Sprockets. Soon: Maybe a 37T Rear Sprocket if I get things running like I'd hoped.

January 26th, 2011, 09:22 PM	#8
wayanlam ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Wayan Location: Bali - Indonesia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.	lol, here we go again with the top speed! weeeeeeeee, haha, jk jk __________________________________________________ Kawasaki Z250, Bored up to 300cc with 12.8 CR, 41hp at wheel 27nm torque, Two bros full exhaust with DB killer Dynojet Power Commander V, KnN Open filter, intake and exhaust ported, Puig Windshield

January 26th, 2011, 06:29 PM	#5
Powerlogix ninjette.org member Name: Binh Location: N. Cali Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 ninja 250 Posts: 85	Congrats on the mods, sounds really nice.

January 26th, 2011, 09:45 PM	#9
JMcDonald ninjette.org sage Name: J Location: Oklahoma Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Posts: 771	Indeed, or at least there you gooooooooo :P . __________________________________________________ Factory Pro Jet Kit, K&N R-0990 Pod Filter, Sportisi VR Black Exhaust, BRT TIS Ignition, White Paint, and 16/41 Sprockets. Soon: Maybe a 37T Rear Sprocket if I get things running like I'd hoped.

January 30th, 2011, 01:17 PM	#10
kbryant Area P Name: Kerry Location: SoCal & South Florida Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Too many to list Posts: 439	Thank you for the kind words Arjay. New pictures and sound bytes with your very clean bike are now up on our website. Enjoy. http://www.areapnolimits.com/product...-Race-2008.php

January 31st, 2011, 02:25 AM	#11
wayanlam ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Wayan Location: Bali - Indonesia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.	o gosh, i havent been to kerrys website in a long time (very satisfied customer!) and now having read the info about this new exhaust... i get that feeling again like when i was still using the stock exhaust and was about to take the plunge and buy the AP exhaust! the new higher position looks really good, but i dont think it would fit with the stock footrest to hang off. and i always ride the bike with my gf, hehe. i did notice that the header pipes looked bigger in jays preview pics, but i wasn't sure if i was just imagining it. and so a new breed of street "usable" race exhaust has been born from the hard labors of Kerry and his team! __________________________________________________ Kawasaki Z250, Bored up to 300cc with 12.8 CR, 41hp at wheel 27nm torque, Two bros full exhaust with DB killer Dynojet Power Commander V, KnN Open filter, intake and exhaust ported, Puig Windshield

February 7th, 2011, 02:31 PM	#12
Animal78 ninjette.org member Name: Larry Location: Albemarle NC Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250(sold) 2000 Ninja 250 (sold) 2012 Ninja 250r 2020 Harley Sportster (rarely ridden) Posts: 104	That sounds insane! I have the Yoshi full system it's loud but that's even louder! I would bet the larger primary pipes help alot the Yosh system has smaller diameter piping and keeps that crossover balance tube.

June 28th, 2011, 08:37 PM	#13
MattRichling ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Ottawa Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R Black Posts: 72	Im waiting on the 12' version right now. SO excited!

June 28th, 2011, 08:45 PM	#14
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	Niiiiiiiiiicccceeeeee! WOW-----I'm jealous!

June 28th, 2011, 09:20 PM	#15
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Sounds great! One more great product from Area P!

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