Official Area-P Pre-08 Ninja 250 Exhaust Thread - Page 3

logintoseepics · April 4th, 2009, 12:36 PM

The dyno chart speaks for itself, that is for sure. Glad that you had a well tuned carb going into the project as well. Knowing that your carbs were in tune before and the fact that you feel and see ~3hp difference says a lot for the pods/jetting/exhaust setup. 3 horses and torque will certainly add a little bit of response to that throttle.

Looking forward to having this exhaust on by end of summer

Just got back from a nice sunny day ride myself, I really love these bikes.

kbryant · April 4th, 2009, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

thanks, Kerry. That torque curve improvement at the lower revs is pretty impressive.

congrats on a job well done. Is the system available for sale at this time?

Thank you! We'll schedule it into production later this month after all the tooling & fixtures are completed. All the info should also be up on our website within the next week or so. Should be available in late May.

Alex · April 4th, 2009, 04:03 PM

/moving thread to 1st-gen tech...

komohana · April 5th, 2009, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

/moving thread to 1st-gen tech...

1st-gen tech..

oh we LOVE the sound o' that one!

Purspeed · April 5th, 2009, 10:47 PM

Here are a few pictures of the exhaust! I shot a closup of the carbon fiber for a bit of detail.

Notice the clean profile of the Ninja 250r with the Area-P exhaust?

More pictures and videos to come...

Alex · April 5th, 2009, 10:51 PM

Looks great!

Purspeed · April 6th, 2009, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Looks great!

Thanks Alex!

There will be more to come, as I had a busy weekend.

sometimesido · April 6th, 2009, 09:21 AM

I really like the short carbon fiber can best!

Purspeed · April 6th, 2009, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sometimesido

I really like the short carbon fiber can best!

The shorty carbon looks awesomest...

Verus Cidere · April 6th, 2009, 10:36 PM

I agree, the shorty carbon looks awesome! I'm still getting a long quiet core one though. I want my bike louder than stock, but still relatively quiet.

Definitely carbon though. I'm still hoping to be the 1st flat-cap pregen. Nobody steal that from me please!

Oh, another question really fast: The connection between the exhaust hanger and the exhaust itself is different in your pic from the stock bolt. Is that part included in the setup? Also, is it still possible to have passenger pegs? I don't have mine on either, but I might end up putting them back on. That can still be done right? Thanks!

sometimesido · April 6th, 2009, 10:52 PM

I'd get the shorty carbon with this:
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=16772

miks · April 6th, 2009, 10:56 PM

That looks amazing, another great product by AREAP!

Verus Cidere · April 6th, 2009, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sometimesido

I'd get the shorty carbon with this:
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=16772

Yeah, I just saw that and thought it was awesome! The only other sound dampener for an exhaust I'd heard of was the one from Two Bros that only lessens sound by 2 - 3 DB! Yet another thing that AP does better than the rest!

But, as I'll be getting the quiet core, and the flat-cap, I can't use it, nor will I need to! Oh well...

logintoseepics · April 7th, 2009, 08:56 AM

What is this 'flat-cap' you keep referencing? I'm getting the quiet core carbon myself, not too interested in being loud but I want the improved performance and the deeper tone.

kbryant · April 7th, 2009, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by logintoseepics

What is this 'flat-cap' you keep referencing? I'm getting the quiet core carbon myself, not too interested in being loud but I want the improved performance and the deeper tone.

This is a picture of a '08-09 model system, but the Flat Conical End Cap is the same.

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Purspeed · April 7th, 2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verus Cidere

I agree, the shorty carbon looks awesome! I'm still getting a long quiet core one though. I want my bike louder than stock, but still relatively quiet.

Definitely carbon though. I'm still hoping to be the 1st flat-cap pregen. Nobody steal that from me please!

Oh, another question really fast: The connection between the exhaust hanger and the exhaust itself is different in your pic from the stock bolt. Is that part included in the setup? Also, is it still possible to have passenger pegs? I don't have mine on either, but I might end up putting them back on. That can still be done right? Thanks!

The connection between the exhaust hanger and exhaust is simply a spacer and washer/s that is included in the Area-P package.

I happened to remove the rear pegs and left-side bracket to remove a bit of weight and clean up the looks. However, the exhaust fully allows you to use your stock rear pegs, if you so choose. There are no clearance or other issues and I actually received the bike back with the rear pegs and removed the myself after the fact.

The beauty about this system is that all stock components still work perfectly. But, if you wish, you can remove stock components to save weight or for aesthetics.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Snake · April 7th, 2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verus Cidere

Yeah, I just saw that and thought it was awesome! The only other sound dampener for an exhaust I'd heard of was the one from Two Bros that only lessens sound by 2 - 3 DB! Yet another thing that AP does better than the rest!

But, as I'll be getting the quiet core, and the flat-cap, I can't use it, nor will I need to! Oh well...

That is the same one I am planing to buy.

sharky nrk · April 7th, 2009, 02:50 PM

wow 5 ft.lbs at 5k is huge for driveability of a small disp bike, huge. looks like this exhaust is a gigantic winner - looks good, drops weight, and linear full powerband improvements

jpnfrk · April 7th, 2009, 08:23 PM

It looks great!!

Snake · April 7th, 2009, 08:25 PM

I can't wait until it comes out for the 07 & older models.

Verus Cidere · April 7th, 2009, 11:01 PM

Hey Rick! Stop stealing my ideas!

Hehehe.... Looks like I might end up being the second pregen with a flat-cap! Dang!

Snake · April 8th, 2009, 09:20 AM

Hey first come first served.

Verus Cidere · April 9th, 2009, 12:57 AM

Yeah, I know I know! Would've been nice though!

Purspeed · April 9th, 2009, 10:08 AM

The flat cap looks cool, but I like the standard outlet better myself.

kkim · May 11th, 2009, 06:11 PM

Hey PS... any updates as to how you like the kit to date?

Snake · May 12th, 2009, 09:26 AM

Kbryant, Have you set a date yet for it to be available for market?

Purspeed · May 14th, 2009, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

Hey PS... any updates as to how you like the kit to date?

Glad you asked, Kkim.

The Area-P exhaust is the part the Kawasaki forgot.

Area-P has transformed the bike and made riding much, much more pleasurable. The weight and revs is really what you feel on a daily basis.

The bike is so much lighter (on an already light platform) and the revs come so quick that the package as a whole flies like angry hornet. And the sound doesn't pretend about anything. The sound simply reflects the capability of the bike. The sound is serious and incredibly good.

Going back to a stock system would mean me selling this bike. The difference is so significant that without the exhaust, I would have a tough time keeping the bike. The weight, performance drop and sound of the stock exhaust is not a part of my reality (thanks Area-P!).

Regarding availability, Area-P is standing by for confirmed orders before tooling up for production. Production can be launched fairly quickly, so if you are interested in this exhaust, then contact Area-P and let them know.

I usually would not write this, but with this product I am comfortable stating that you will not be dissappointed. In fact, you will extremely impressed by the craftsmanship, design and performance. Pictures don't do this product justice.

This exhaust system is beautiful. The price is incredible. Life is good.

komohana · May 15th, 2009, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purspeed

Glad you asked, Kkim.

The Area-P exhaust is the part the Kawasaki forgot....

...Regarding availability, Area-P is standing by for confirmed orders before tooling up for production. Production can be launched fairly quickly, so if you are interested in this exhaust, then contact Area-P and let them know.

thanx for the update, and i'm gonna contact them cuz i am very interested!
being lazy here... whats the best contact addy for this?

thanx in advance

kkim · May 15th, 2009, 02:23 AM

You can PM kbryant on this forum. Kerry monitors this forum on a regular basis.

or

contact info here...
http://www.areapnolimits.com/contactus.html

komohana · May 15th, 2009, 02:25 AM

mahalo kelly

kbryant · May 15th, 2009, 09:36 AM

We're excited about putting this system into production. As noted, we've simply been awaiting further interest prior to scheduling production to begin.

Snake · May 15th, 2009, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbryant

We're excited about putting this system into production. As noted, we've simply been awaiting further interest prior to scheduling production to begin.

What is the pricing as of now?

kbryant · May 15th, 2009, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

What is the pricing as of now?

Same prices as noted on our website www.areapnolimits.com for the '08-09 models (4 different combinations).

We are also considering an intro offer - if you purchase the Dynojet kit at the same time as the system, we will include the set of Air Filter Pods, Crankcase Breather, and Aluminum Battery Box at no charge.

We'll have the website page up shortly on the '88 - 07 model particulars.

kkim · May 15th, 2009, 10:53 AM

Hi Kerry,

How about an initial intro offer for ninjette forum members only?

It would highlight the close association we have shared throughout this development stage, plus possibly up membership here.

I'm sure that would at first limit the number of production units from your end, but at least you would have confirmed orders if you structured it to make the discount available to a confirmed number of people before you started production, much like group buy.

kbryant · May 15th, 2009, 11:46 AM

Absolutely! Once we get closer to production, we'll make it "officially" a Ninjette deal.

Snake · May 15th, 2009, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbryant

Absolutely! Once we get closer to production, we'll make it "officially" a Ninjette deal.

That is great!!!!! I am sure you will get at least 10 confirmed orders from the members here.

kkim · May 15th, 2009, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

That is great!!!!! I am sure you will get at least 10 confirmed orders from the members here.

Don't be so hasty, Rick. You'll be surprised how many excuses you'll hear when the time comes for people to put their money where their mouth is. To avoid any ill will that could arise from ninjette's dealing with Area P, perhaps as the time draws nearer, one of the parties interested from the ninjette side could work up a commitment list from all of the ninjette pregen owners intending to purchase.

That way, a legitimate list of customers could be presented to Kerry without the usual hassles this type of special deals inevitably incurs to the vendor. Last thing I would want to jeopardize is the loss of support Kerry has graciously lent to ninjette to date.

Any volunteers?

Purspeed · May 15th, 2009, 07:13 PM

I took off my lower fairings today and spent a fair amount of time staring at the Area-P exhaust. All I can say is wow. The craftsmanship is simply in a class of its own.

What would the world of motorcycles be like if all aftermarket parts were this good?

IlBLisSlI · May 16th, 2009, 08:20 AM

all i can say is that i'm very very impressed with how this looks. i was thinking about getting the full muzzy for my 250 (right before i totaled it) but after i buy my new one this next week i'll definitely be looking to buy this instead. can't wait

Verus Cidere · May 17th, 2009, 08:53 PM

I'm getting one of these exhausts! I have to save up enough money first though. Highschooler on a part time salary here! But she will be mine!!!

April 4th, 2009, 04:03 PM	#83
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	/moving thread to 1st-gen tech... __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 5th, 2009, 10:51 PM	#86
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Looks great! __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 6th, 2009, 09:21 AM	#88
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	I really like the short carbon fiber can best! __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 6th, 2009, 10:36 PM	#90
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	I agree, the shorty carbon looks awesome! I'm still getting a long quiet core one though. I want my bike louder than stock, but still relatively quiet. Definitely carbon though. I'm still hoping to be the 1st flat-cap pregen. Nobody steal that from me please! Oh, another question really fast: The connection between the exhaust hanger and the exhaust itself is different in your pic from the stock bolt. Is that part included in the setup? Also, is it still possible to have passenger pegs? I don't have mine on either, but I might end up putting them back on. That can still be done right? Thanks! __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

April 6th, 2009, 10:52 PM	#91
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	I'd get the shorty carbon with this: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=16772 __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 4th, 2009, 12:36 PM	#81
logintoseepics ninjette.org newbie Name: Robert Location: GR Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2004 yellow Posts: 7	The dyno chart speaks for itself, that is for sure. Glad that you had a well tuned carb going into the project as well. Knowing that your carbs were in tune before and the fact that you feel and see ~3hp difference says a lot for the pods/jetting/exhaust setup. 3 horses and torque will certainly add a little bit of response to that throttle. Looking forward to having this exhaust on by end of summer Just got back from a nice sunny day ride myself, I really love these bikes.

April 6th, 2009, 10:56 PM	#92
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	That looks amazing, another great product by AREAP! __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 7th, 2009, 08:56 AM	#94
logintoseepics ninjette.org newbie Name: Robert Location: GR Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2004 yellow Posts: 7	What is this 'flat-cap' you keep referencing? I'm getting the quiet core carbon myself, not too interested in being loud but I want the improved performance and the deeper tone.

April 7th, 2009, 02:50 PM	#98
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	wow 5 ft.lbs at 5k is huge for driveability of a small disp bike, huge. looks like this exhaust is a gigantic winner - looks good, drops weight, and linear full powerband improvements

April 7th, 2009, 08:23 PM	#99
jpnfrk Her name is Itoshii Name: Nani Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 311 Blog Entries: 3	It looks great!! __________________________________________________ "A frog in a well can not see the ocean" ~ Japanese proverb

April 7th, 2009, 08:25 PM	#100
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	I can't wait until it comes out for the 07 & older models.

April 7th, 2009, 11:01 PM	#101
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	Hey Rick! Stop stealing my ideas! Hehehe.... Looks like I might end up being the second pregen with a flat-cap! Dang! __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

April 8th, 2009, 09:20 AM	#102
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	Hey first come first served.

April 9th, 2009, 12:57 AM	#103
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	Yeah, I know I know! Would've been nice though! __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

April 9th, 2009, 10:08 AM	#104
Purspeed ninjette.org guru Name: Purspeed Location: Los Angeles, CA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	The flat cap looks cool, but I like the standard outlet better myself. __________________________________________________ "This is my Ninja. There are many like it, but this one is mine..." ~ Purspeed (ca. Nov, 2008)

May 11th, 2009, 06:11 PM	#105
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Hey PS... any updates as to how you like the kit to date?

May 12th, 2009, 09:26 AM	#106
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	Kbryant, Have you set a date yet for it to be available for market?

May 15th, 2009, 02:23 AM	#109
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	You can PM kbryant on this forum. Kerry monitors this forum on a regular basis. or contact info here... http://www.areapnolimits.com/contactus.html

May 15th, 2009, 02:25 AM	#110
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.	mahalo kelly __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

May 15th, 2009, 09:36 AM	#111
kbryant Area P Name: Kerry Location: SoCal & South Florida Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Too many to list Posts: 439	We're excited about putting this system into production. As noted, we've simply been awaiting further interest prior to scheduling production to begin.

May 15th, 2009, 10:53 AM	#114
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Hi Kerry, How about an initial intro offer for ninjette forum members only? It would highlight the close association we have shared throughout this development stage, plus possibly up membership here. I'm sure that would at first limit the number of production units from your end, but at least you would have confirmed orders if you structured it to make the discount available to a confirmed number of people before you started production, much like group buy.

May 15th, 2009, 11:46 AM	#115
kbryant Area P Name: Kerry Location: SoCal & South Florida Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Too many to list Posts: 439	Absolutely! Once we get closer to production, we'll make it "officially" a Ninjette deal.

May 15th, 2009, 07:13 PM	#118
Purspeed ninjette.org guru Name: Purspeed Location: Los Angeles, CA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	I took off my lower fairings today and spent a fair amount of time staring at the Area-P exhaust. All I can say is wow. The craftsmanship is simply in a class of its own. What would the world of motorcycles be like if all aftermarket parts were this good? __________________________________________________ "This is my Ninja. There are many like it, but this one is mine..." ~ Purspeed (ca. Nov, 2008)

May 16th, 2009, 08:20 AM	#119
IlBLisSlI i'm a cow killer Name: Drew Location: Daytona FL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250r Posts: 142	all i can say is that i'm very very impressed with how this looks. i was thinking about getting the full muzzy for my 250 (right before i totaled it) but after i buy my new one this next week i'll definitely be looking to buy this instead. can't wait

May 17th, 2009, 08:53 PM	#120
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	I'm getting one of these exhausts! I have to save up enough money first though. Highschooler on a part time salary here! But she will be mine!!! __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

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