Sticky Please.




Parts:
Stock exhaust
fiberglass pack for motorcycle exhaust
1.5 ” Perforated tube
[/URL]http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a267/H8DCelica94/shotieExhaust006.jpg (http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a267/H8DCelica94/shotieExhaust006.jpg)


Optional parts
1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pipe adapter


Tools:
Hacksaw
1 1/2 metal drill cutter (pictured)
welder - take to a muffler shop or a professional
step by step.
1) remove stock can from bike when it is not hot.
2) remove beauty cap
3) saw off aluminum can at the edge of the can.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a267/H8DCelica94/shotieExhaust007.jpg (http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a267/H8DCelica94/shotieExhaust007.jpg)
4) take drill cutter and cut center out.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a267/H8DCelica94/shotieExhaust019.jpg (http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a267/H8DCelica94/shotieExhaust019.jpg)
5) cut the backing plate along the perforated dots for easy cutting.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a267/H8DCelica94/shotieExhaust018.jpg (http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a267/H8DCelica94/shotieExhaust018.jpg)
6) attach adapter and weld in place.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a267/H8DCelica94/shotieExhaust017.jpg (http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a267/H8DCelica94/shotieExhaust017.jpg)
7) take aluminum can and cut to desired length. Measure twice cut once!
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a267/H8DCelica94/shotieExhaust016.jpg (http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a267/H8DCelica94/shotieExhaust016.jpg)
8 ) remove cat.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a267/H8DCelica94/shotieExhaust020.jpg (http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a267/H8DCelica94/shotieExhaust020.jpg)
9) cut perforated tube to size.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a267/H8DCelica94/ninjashortcan008.jpg (http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a267/H8DCelica94/ninjashortcan008.jpg)
10) cut fiberglass to size and roll onto perf tube really tight. The trick is to keep that extended part of the end cap to keep the fiber glass secured.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a267/H8DCelica94/shotieExhaust003.jpg (http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a267/H8DCelica94/shotieExhaust003.jpg)
11)Peice together and weld it up.
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Thats all there is to it.
I cannot take all the credit for this modification. I may be the first to cut the can to a smaller size, but there have been others who cut the can and gutted the insides before me. Please give credits to redrider from newninja.com that made this mod look so easy. And to HKr1 from kawiforums for giving me the initial idea to have a shorter exhaust.

What did you use to weld the end back to the aluminum can?

i suggest having a professional do the work.

BUT.... i have tried using a muffler welding putty and JBWeld.

welding putty sucked balls and didnt do shit. Thats the reason some of the fiberglass hasblack crap on it.

JBWeld is holding up very well. I havenothad any problems as of yet.

I WOULD STILL RECOMMEND HAVING A PRO DO IT!

Also me and chris are going to try and make the stock can sound good by gutting it and using a straight pipe rapped in fiber glass we'll let you guys know how good it works with video for the people who like the stock look but with a sexy deep aftermarket sound

I was thinking JB weld also. :scooter

do you have to buy the fiberglass pack and perforated tube or can you use whats in the exhaust.

do you have to buy the fiberglass pack and perforated tube or can you use whats in the exhaust.

I would recommend using the fiberglass because it quiets the can a lot. If you didn't have any fiberglass you'd probably set off a few car alarms if you know what I mean.:naughty2 You really cant use whats in the can because there is 4 different tubes in one can...its weird don't ask...anyways just got a muffler shop and I'm sure you can buy a 1.5" perforated tube pretty cheap. No more than $15

how much does the fiberglass cost

how much does the fiberglass cost

its pretty cheap too....if your a real cheap ass you would just steal some insulation from your attic you'll never miss it.:noteeth

P.S. This is Christian, the monster bike rider. Post an Intro about yourself for the other members too when you have a chance.

where did vtec44 get the zx-2r stickers at

dunno ask him.

He owns a decal company so he made it himself. :noteeth

i wouldnt mind having that in black lettering

He owns a decal company so he made it himself. :noteeth

Hey Vtec can I get two black ones please...if you have any made. When I get my seat cowl I want to put it across the top or on the sides.

It's currently in "beta" phase so I'll let you guys know when it's ready.

It's currently in "beta" phase so I'll let you guys know when it's ready.


Good deal.......I don't mind being a guinea pig:noteeth

woah, this thread is so way off topic...

Scott- The fiberglass can be obtain in any motorcycle parts place that has dirt bike stuff. I got mine from Fun Bike Center. The cost can vary. You can also use steel wool. But results will differ from mine. The reason you cant just use the original stuff is because they are just baffles. its big hunk of welded up stuff thats really heavy. If you want to talk about weight savings the modified can is around 7 lbs or less. The stock is around 12lbs or so.

PM me if you have any more questions. or get at me on AIM, SN = H8Dninja250r

oh yea...

VTEC - i know that this would be ghetto, but.... would you be able to make an entire vinyl mask to cover the entire leftside fairing? i know thats alot of area to cover, but if its a cheaper alternative to getting the fairing painted/replaced. i would be up for it.

oh yea...

VTEC - i know that this would be ghetto, but.... would you be able to make an entire vinyl mask to cover the entire leftside fairing? i know thats alot of area to cover, but if its a cheaper alternative to getting the fairing painted/replaced. i would be up for it.

I think you're thinking about vinyl wraping, which is a different type of vinyl compare to the one we use for decals. The "wraps" are thicker and come only in white so it can be printed and then put on a vehicle. The're designed for large are coverage, so it's a different beast all together. Unfortunately, we can't do that because of the different material. We can do some area, but not the whole thing do to the complexity of the motorcycle fairings in general.

ahh. okay. good to know. thanks

Just buy 4 stroke packing and your good to go. I shortened my can about 2 months ago but I used stainless 2" for the through pipe.

OH and the stock exhaust is all steel no aluminum.It is just chrome.

thanks for the input. jhcrash. can you put up a pic of yours for us to compare. and how far did u decide to shorten it?

thanks for the input. jhcrash. can you put up a pic of yours for us to compare. and how far did u decide to shorten it?

I cut mine right at the bottom of the words just after the mounting point.

Here are a couple pics.
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee91/jhcrash/untitled.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee91/jhcrash/untitled1.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee91/jhcrash/untitled2.jpg
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another blue! why am i not surprised.....

very nice looking can. the tip makes the can look aftermarket.

another blue! why am i not surprised.....

very nice looking can. the tip makes the can look aftermarket.

I got the blue because everything I have ever owned has been yamaha,so I am partial to blue. But I do see alot of them, so probably come spring time it may be a little different.If I can get time away from my bobber project.

And thanks on the can it sure makes it look alot better, and I am sure doing this mod to a stock can gets it real close to the aftermarket power.

if i had the money i would have dynoed by now. but im gonna wait until i get the filter and rejet before i dyno.

if i had the money i would have dynoed by now. but im gonna wait until i get the filter and rejet before i dyno.

Dyno tune?or just dyno run?

Well you can decide after you get some stuff installed.

I know I'm a little late, but this is a great Ninja 250 modification thread! If I can muster up the courage to cut parts of my bike I might give it a shot.

Will doing this make the bike louder or just a deeper sound?

I plan to do this while waiting/debating on a slip on system does this mod produce a more deep sounding exhaust?

Will doing this make the bike louder or just a deeper sound?

It should do both.

I did this to my vance and hines supersport. It was much louder and had a deep tone. If you pack it tight, less will go through the baffle and go straight out.