Ninja 250 Exhaust System Question

Apex123 · September 27th, 2014, 04:12 PM

Hello, I recently just purchased my first motorcycle. I decided to start off with the ninja 250 2008. I have been riding for about a month now and I am quickly learning a lot! I purchased a green ninja 250 with 10,800 miles on it, not a single scratch, looked like it came from the factory for 2,000 USD. I thought this was a good deal.

The only thing that wasn't brand new was the exhaust. The owner had removed a past attempt at a custom dual exhaust. In replace of this the owner had put in a modified version of the standard exhaust system. Here is a pic:

(Behind the right cowling is hidden a small exhaust can, so I mean this like isnt a open pipe rig :P)

This exhaust works perfectly however does not sound "Perfect" in my opnion. I would like to get a new exhaust.

So, Here's the main point of this thread:
I am planning on replacing my exhaust, I was wondering what would be the smartest of options?

Plan A) Purchase a entirely new exhaust SYSTEM and pay a shop to replace it.

Plan B) No clue

Maybe someone knows of a better way to replace this custom exhaust system? Since the header pipe is there and is fully functional maybe there is a way to just replace the header pipe and then buy a slip on? Idk

Ralgha · September 27th, 2014, 05:45 PM

Buy a full Area P system and put it on yourself. It's pretty easy, unbolt the old one, probably 5 bolts judging by how that looks. Bolt the new one on, 5 bolts to the bike, one bolt to attach the can to the header pipes.

Hardest part about doing it will be rejetting it, but that's not so much hard as it is time consuming and repetitive.

Hero Danny · September 27th, 2014, 06:03 PM

Do a full exhaust, install yourself, some youtube videos and patience is all you need. It's pretty basic.

Rejetting isn't quite that simple though, just do some research, worst case scenario you'll have to pay a shop to rejet for you, but you can probably do it yourself.

Apex123 · September 27th, 2014, 06:27 PM

Hmm, A little confused on some of the process of swapping out an exhaust. Can I not just swap the exhaust systems out? What is rejetting? And what is the cost?

cbinker · September 27th, 2014, 08:12 PM

take the fairing off and take a picture, you may be able to purchase a slip on and save money.

Apex123 · September 28th, 2014, 07:58 AM

@cbinker
I have taken the fairing off to take a look at it. The problem is that it is just to short. What would be your idea? How would I manage a slip on?

cbinker · September 29th, 2014, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex123

@cbinker
I have taken the fairing off to take a look at it. The problem is that it is just to short. What would be your idea? How would I manage a slip on?

Take a picture with the fairing off.

I have a muzzy slip on and the stock header pipe had to be cut down.

SSneekey6.0 · September 29th, 2014, 01:24 PM

If there are any custom exhaust shops around where you live I'd call em up and ask what they would charge to weld on an extension to the pipe. And then you could run a slip on.

OR

Look for a used set of headers on ebay.

Either way.....probably cheaper than buying a full aftermarket exhaust.

smokinsingle · September 29th, 2014, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ralgha

Buy a full Area P system and put it on yourself. It's pretty easy, unbolt the old one, probably 5 bolts judging by how that looks. Bolt the new one on, 5 bolts to the bike, one bolt to attach the can to the header pipes.

Hardest part about doing it will be rejetting it, but that's not so much hard as it is time consuming and repetitive.

+100

Apex123 · September 29th, 2014, 06:02 PM

@SSneekey6.0
Asked a local shop, said you would be into more money to pay them to bend a pipe to fit than to just buy the system.

However, I looked into your other idea. I am planning on picking up OEM Ninja 250 exhaust pipes and buying a slip on. This is the cheapest and best option in my mind. thank you very much for your idea.

@Everyone
Thanks for helping with answering my question. Trying to avoid creating another thread, I snapped my clutch cable today. I purchased a replacement cable and was wondering how hard it is to replace them?

cuong-nutz · September 29th, 2014, 06:12 PM

Replacing the clutch cable is not hard at all. It's just a matter of taking off your old one and routing your new one. You'l have to take off the bracket that holds the cable to the clutch cover and swap it onto your new one.

lizard1043 · October 1st, 2014, 02:24 PM

you would be surprised how easy most fixes on a motorcycle are. I installed an exhaust system on my ninja as well not too long ago.

I installed:

http://www.revzilla.com/product/two-...HXkaAlw28P8HAQ

It rides better than ever.

JohnnyBravo · October 1st, 2014, 02:44 PM

+111 on areaP

GreatScott · October 1st, 2014, 02:53 PM

Wanna send me that old exhaust for a nominal fee?

Apex123 · October 1st, 2014, 03:31 PM

@GreatScott
I could sell it yeah, I was thinking about listing it on ebay. Since its the full system. It sounds pretty good actually. Would you like me to post a video of it running and its sound? And what are you looking at for a price?

GreatScott · October 1st, 2014, 10:02 PM

Yeah, post a video. I'll toy with a number if it sounds decent. I mainly just like the look.

lizard1043 · October 2nd, 2014, 07:52 AM

I got my old one too if you like

GreatScott · October 2nd, 2014, 08:45 PM

There is an actual can hidden in that fairing, right?

Apex123 · October 4th, 2014, 12:56 PM

@GreatScott
Yes, Its not just an open pipe :P.
Its a smaller more streamlined exhaust system, Ill be posting a video of the sound for you in a bit. Working on replacing a clutch cable and its taking 2 + hours.

September 27th, 2014, 04:12 PM	#1
Apex123 ninjette.org member Name: Matthew Location: Hutchinson Minnesota Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): Green Ninja 250 2008 Posts: 66	Ninja 250 Exhaust System Question Hello, I recently just purchased my first motorcycle. I decided to start off with the ninja 250 2008. I have been riding for about a month now and I am quickly learning a lot! I purchased a green ninja 250 with 10,800 miles on it, not a single scratch, looked like it came from the factory for 2,000 USD. I thought this was a good deal. The only thing that wasn't brand new was the exhaust. The owner had removed a past attempt at a custom dual exhaust. In replace of this the owner had put in a modified version of the standard exhaust system. Here is a pic: (Behind the right cowling is hidden a small exhaust can, so I mean this like isnt a open pipe rig :P) This exhaust works perfectly however does not sound "Perfect" in my opnion. I would like to get a new exhaust. So, Here's the main point of this thread: I am planning on replacing my exhaust, I was wondering what would be the smartest of options? Plan A) Purchase a entirely new exhaust SYSTEM and pay a shop to replace it. Plan B) No clue Maybe someone knows of a better way to replace this custom exhaust system? Since the header pipe is there and is fully functional maybe there is a way to just replace the header pipe and then buy a slip on? Idk

September 27th, 2014, 06:03 PM	#3
Hero Danny Inline 4!!! Name: Danny Location: MA Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.	Do a full exhaust, install yourself, some youtube videos and patience is all you need. It's pretty basic. Rejetting isn't quite that simple though, just do some research, worst case scenario you'll have to pay a shop to rejet for you, but you can probably do it yourself. __________________________________________________ Be careful. Remember you are invisible

September 27th, 2014, 08:12 PM	#5
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	take the fairing off and take a picture, you may be able to purchase a slip on and save money. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

September 29th, 2014, 06:12 PM	#11
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	Replacing the clutch cable is not hard at all. It's just a matter of taking off your old one and routing your new one. You'l have to take off the bracket that holds the cable to the clutch cover and swap it onto your new one. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

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September 27th, 2014, 05:45 PM	#2
Ralgha ninjette.org sage Name: Kevin Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Tiger 800 XRT Posts: 828	Buy a full Area P system and put it on yourself. It's pretty easy, unbolt the old one, probably 5 bolts judging by how that looks. Bolt the new one on, 5 bolts to the bike, one bolt to attach the can to the header pipes. Hardest part about doing it will be rejetting it, but that's not so much hard as it is time consuming and repetitive.

September 27th, 2014, 06:27 PM	#4
Apex123 ninjette.org member Name: Matthew Location: Hutchinson Minnesota Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): Green Ninja 250 2008 Posts: 66	Hmm, A little confused on some of the process of swapping out an exhaust. Can I not just swap the exhaust systems out? What is rejetting? And what is the cost?

September 28th, 2014, 07:58 AM	#6
Apex123 ninjette.org member Name: Matthew Location: Hutchinson Minnesota Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): Green Ninja 250 2008 Posts: 66	@cbinker I have taken the fairing off to take a look at it. The problem is that it is just to short. What would be your idea? How would I manage a slip on?

September 29th, 2014, 01:24 PM	#8
SSneekey6.0 ninjette.org member Name: Adam Location: TN Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 46	If there are any custom exhaust shops around where you live I'd call em up and ask what they would charge to weld on an extension to the pipe. And then you could run a slip on. OR Look for a used set of headers on ebay. Either way.....probably cheaper than buying a full aftermarket exhaust.

September 29th, 2014, 06:02 PM	#10
Apex123 ninjette.org member Name: Matthew Location: Hutchinson Minnesota Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): Green Ninja 250 2008 Posts: 66	@SSneekey6.0 Asked a local shop, said you would be into more money to pay them to bend a pipe to fit than to just buy the system. However, I looked into your other idea. I am planning on picking up OEM Ninja 250 exhaust pipes and buying a slip on. This is the cheapest and best option in my mind. thank you very much for your idea. @Everyone Thanks for helping with answering my question. Trying to avoid creating another thread, I snapped my clutch cable today. I purchased a replacement cable and was wondering how hard it is to replace them?

October 1st, 2014, 02:24 PM	#12
lizard1043 ninjette.org member Name: Lizard Location: Katy TX Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 10	you would be surprised how easy most fixes on a motorcycle are. I installed an exhaust system on my ninja as well not too long ago. I installed: http://www.revzilla.com/product/two-...HXkaAlw28P8HAQ It rides better than ever.

October 1st, 2014, 02:44 PM	#13
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	+111 on areaP

October 1st, 2014, 02:53 PM	#14
GreatScott Virgin Blood Name: GreatScott Location: Los Angeles, CA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja-250 Posts: 106	Wanna send me that old exhaust for a nominal fee?

October 1st, 2014, 03:31 PM	#15
Apex123 ninjette.org member Name: Matthew Location: Hutchinson Minnesota Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): Green Ninja 250 2008 Posts: 66	@GreatScott I could sell it yeah, I was thinking about listing it on ebay. Since its the full system. It sounds pretty good actually. Would you like me to post a video of it running and its sound? And what are you looking at for a price?

October 1st, 2014, 10:02 PM	#16
GreatScott Virgin Blood Name: GreatScott Location: Los Angeles, CA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja-250 Posts: 106	Yeah, post a video. I'll toy with a number if it sounds decent. I mainly just like the look.

October 2nd, 2014, 07:52 AM	#17
lizard1043 ninjette.org member Name: Lizard Location: Katy TX Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 10	I got my old one too if you like

October 2nd, 2014, 08:45 PM	#18
GreatScott Virgin Blood Name: GreatScott Location: Los Angeles, CA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja-250 Posts: 106	There is an actual can hidden in that fairing, right?

October 4th, 2014, 12:56 PM	#19
Apex123 ninjette.org member Name: Matthew Location: Hutchinson Minnesota Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): Green Ninja 250 2008 Posts: 66	@GreatScott Yes, Its not just an open pipe :P. Its a smaller more streamlined exhaust system, Ill be posting a video of the sound for you in a bit. Working on replacing a clutch cable and its taking 2 + hours.