Yes or no on these mods?

Kerberos · December 7th, 2011, 05:13 PM

Slip on exhaust
http://www.dan-moto.com/zx-250-r-nin...rsrqtaobg5hpi2
$80.00

15 tooth sprocket
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...50R-Parts.aspx
$18.95

Rear bike stand
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ear-Stand.aspx
$143.95

Spools
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...50R-Parts.aspx
$12.99

Rejet kit
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...50R-Parts.aspx

My bike is all stock as of right now. At minimum I want exhaust. Do i have to rejet if i put on a slip on exhaust? I read that i don't have to rejet but i read that it helps a lot. Do i have to remove the snorkel? I was not planning on it.

Yes or no?
Am i missing anything?
The first thing I will be doing is the exhaust and front sprocket.

cant wait till the winter is over. I have not ridden all week

Skippii · December 7th, 2011, 05:19 PM

Absolutely NO on the rejet kit. The jets can be bought for $5 from a motorcycle shop. Needle shims cost less than 10 cents. Jet kits are a total rip off.

Jiggles · December 7th, 2011, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skippii

Absolutely NO on the rejet kit. The jets can be bought for $5 from a motorcycle shop. Needle shims cost less than 10 cents. Jet kits are a total rip off.

As is a slip on, unless you are only interested in changing the sound of your bike

Skippii · December 7th, 2011, 05:25 PM

Additionally, if you keep the stock airbox and headers, you won't need to change the main jets at all--a simple shim under the needles should be the only change you need.

A slip-on alone just doesn't make enough airflow difference to change the power or intake mixture requirements significantly.

Jiggles · December 7th, 2011, 05:25 PM

Stands for much cheaper

http://t-rex-racing.com/catalog.php?category=45

Skippii · December 7th, 2011, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

As is a slip on, unless you are only interested in changing the sound of your bike

I find that the weight savings of a slip on can be worth the money if you are riding on tracks or really technical roads.

Kerberos · December 7th, 2011, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Stands for much cheaper

http://t-rex-racing.com/catalog.php?category=45

thats so much better. thanks for pointing that out. saving money is always a good thing

Kerberos · December 7th, 2011, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

As is a slip on, unless you are only interested in changing the sound of your bike

yea its the sound im looking for. i didnt want to do the jet kit but exhaust and sprocket and getting a stand are whats most important right now. thanks for the info

choneofakind · December 7th, 2011, 07:31 PM

definitely get the stand and spools. The jet kit is up to you, but I see where skippii is coming from on the jet kit. I've just shimmed for a while now, and the bike is fine. I want the jet kit just because I want to see how the needles feel different and I want the hex screws for my bowls, but that's my choice to spend the money. Go with the slip-on for weight loss, ditch the snorkel, and add 2 washers to shim your needles out. That should give you a bit more kick all around. The sprocket swap is up to you

Skippii · December 7th, 2011, 10:32 PM

I don't think I paid more than $35 for my swingarm stand. Maybe HF? Can't remember exactly where I got it.
Sometime when I've got a lot of free time, I think I'll weld up a copy of it, and see how hard it is. Post plans online or something so everyone else can have plans and make their own, or bring it to a shop and have it done. Still shouldn't cost much at all.

k-os · December 8th, 2011, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

definitely get the stand and spools. The jet kit is up to you, but I see where skippii is coming from on the jet kit. I've just shimmed for a while now, and the bike is fine. I want the jet kit just because I want to see how the needles feel different and I want the hex screws for my bowls, but that's my choice to spend the money. Go with the slip-on for weight loss, ditch the snorkel, and add 2 washers to shim your needles out. That should give you a bit more kick all around. The sprocket swap is up to you

Why not just go to the hardware store and buy the socket head cap screws for the float bowls? I think they're M4's.

Malicious Logic · December 8th, 2011, 10:44 AM

Have you checked out the Dan Moto Jisu exhaust? It's pretty cheap like the carbon GP one but to me, it sounds a bit better....I'm a fan of the Akrapovic sound though, and the Jisu sounds similar to that...

Kerberos · December 9th, 2011, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malicious Logic

Have you checked out the Dan Moto Jisu exhaust? It's pretty cheap like the carbon GP one but to me, it sounds a bit better....I'm a fan of the Akrapovic sound though, and the Jisu sounds similar to that...

Mostly that the Dan moto exhaust i picked was 80 bucks lol. Otherwise i would go for a full system but i have no money right now for that.. sad face

Malicious Logic · December 9th, 2011, 12:56 PM

Yeah, the Dan moto Jisu is like $86 I think, maybe a few bucks more. Just kinda gives you some variety between the two so you don't think you're stuck with just the sound of the carbon GP.

choneofakind · December 9th, 2011, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k-os

Why not just go to the hardware store and buy the socket head cap screws for the float bowls? I think they're M4's.

true, but I still won't get the needles. But for 2$ or so, I might as well. Are the screws on the top the same size? I'll just get 16 and replace all the screws.

k-os · December 9th, 2011, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

true, but I still won't get the needles. But for 2$ or so, I might as well. Are the screws on the top the same size? I'll just get 16 and replace all the screws.

I'm pretty sure they are, but if you can, just take out one screw from the top and bottom and get those same size and length screws in Stainless Steel Socket Head Cap Screws.

Skippii · December 9th, 2011, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

true, but I still won't get the needles. But for 2$ or so, I might as well. Are the screws on the top the same size? I'll just get 16 and replace all the screws.

I seriously doubt the DJ needles are any better than the Keihin ones. Any difference in taper that does exist between the two is not going to make any noticable difference.

I haven't examined the two needles side by side, so I can't comment on what differences might exist between the two--though I'd be interested to know. I'm just saying that even if there are differences, it won't matter on a correctly tuned carb.

MotoED · December 10th, 2011, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leogutierrez17

Slip on exhaust
http://www.dan-moto.com/zx-250-r-nin...rsrqtaobg5hpi2
$80.00

I can speak for this exhaust. I have this model installed on my bike. The sound is decent, not too loud, but loud enough to let cager know you're approaching! It could get annoying sometimes though. Good for the price.

THE BIG SITT · December 10th, 2011, 04:42 PM

I've got a DanMoto Jisu exhaust on my bike. The bike came with it on there so I don't know if its that much louder than other exhausts out there… but it does sound good!

P.S.- I'm hoping to get a full exhaust system within the next month or so, so I may sell DM for ~$20

nezumiamalek · December 13th, 2011, 10:33 AM

I have a 15T sprocket in mine. It does its job so I'm glad I got mine.

December 7th, 2011, 05:13 PM	#1
Kerberos ninjette.org member Name: Leo Location: Washington State Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 2010 (Sold), 2013 Ninja 300!! Posts: 156	Yes or no on these mods? Slip on exhaust http://www.dan-moto.com/zx-250-r-nin...rsrqtaobg5hpi2 $80.00 15 tooth sprocket http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...50R-Parts.aspx $18.95 Rear bike stand http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ear-Stand.aspx $143.95 Spools http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...50R-Parts.aspx $12.99 Rejet kit http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...50R-Parts.aspx My bike is all stock as of right now. At minimum I want exhaust. Do i have to rejet if i put on a slip on exhaust? I read that i don't have to rejet but i read that it helps a lot. Do i have to remove the snorkel? I was not planning on it. Yes or no? Am i missing anything? The first thing I will be doing is the exhaust and front sprocket. cant wait till the winter is over. I have not ridden all week __________________________________________________ Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. -BL2

December 7th, 2011, 05:19 PM	#2
Skippii Milkshake Drinker Name: Skippii Location: Richmond, Va Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Orange DRZ400-S, 2005 Ninja 250 & Custom Thundercunt Dirt Chopper Posts: A lot.	Absolutely NO on the rejet kit. The jets can be bought for $5 from a motorcycle shop. Needle shims cost less than 10 cents. Jet kits are a total rip off. __________________________________________________ "What a sweetheart."- ninja_sleeper to me

December 7th, 2011, 05:25 PM	#4
Skippii Milkshake Drinker Name: Skippii Location: Richmond, Va Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Orange DRZ400-S, 2005 Ninja 250 & Custom Thundercunt Dirt Chopper Posts: A lot.	Additionally, if you keep the stock airbox and headers, you won't need to change the main jets at all--a simple shim under the needles should be the only change you need. A slip-on alone just doesn't make enough airflow difference to change the power or intake mixture requirements significantly. __________________________________________________ "What a sweetheart."- ninja_sleeper to me

December 7th, 2011, 05:25 PM	#5
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Stands for much cheaper http://t-rex-racing.com/catalog.php?category=45 __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

December 7th, 2011, 10:32 PM	#10
Skippii Milkshake Drinker Name: Skippii Location: Richmond, Va Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Orange DRZ400-S, 2005 Ninja 250 & Custom Thundercunt Dirt Chopper Posts: A lot.	I don't think I paid more than $35 for my swingarm stand. Maybe HF? Can't remember exactly where I got it. Sometime when I've got a lot of free time, I think I'll weld up a copy of it, and see how hard it is. Post plans online or something so everyone else can have plans and make their own, or bring it to a shop and have it done. Still shouldn't cost much at all. __________________________________________________ "What a sweetheart."- ninja_sleeper to me

December 7th, 2011, 07:31 PM	#9
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	definitely get the stand and spools. The jet kit is up to you, but I see where skippii is coming from on the jet kit. I've just shimmed for a while now, and the bike is fine. I want the jet kit just because I want to see how the needles feel different and I want the hex screws for my bowls, but that's my choice to spend the money. Go with the slip-on for weight loss, ditch the snorkel, and add 2 washers to shim your needles out. That should give you a bit more kick all around. The sprocket swap is up to you

December 8th, 2011, 10:44 AM	#12
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Have you checked out the Dan Moto Jisu exhaust? It's pretty cheap like the carbon GP one but to me, it sounds a bit better....I'm a fan of the Akrapovic sound though, and the Jisu sounds similar to that...

December 9th, 2011, 12:56 PM	#14
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Yeah, the Dan moto Jisu is like $86 I think, maybe a few bucks more. Just kinda gives you some variety between the two so you don't think you're stuck with just the sound of the carbon GP.

December 10th, 2011, 04:42 PM	#19
THE BIG SITT ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Indianapolis Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 771	I've got a DanMoto Jisu exhaust on my bike. The bike came with it on there so I don't know if its that much louder than other exhausts out there… but it does sound good! P.S.- I'm hoping to get a full exhaust system within the next month or so, so I may sell DM for ~$20

December 13th, 2011, 10:33 AM	#20
nezumiamalek ninjette.org member Name: Tim Location: Hillsboro, OR Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 53	I have a 15T sprocket in mine. It does its job so I'm glad I got mine.

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