Pipe for VTR250

Hi all,

My GF has finally seen the light Sold the little 250 Rebel cruiser
and she's now got a VTR250. Great bike for what it is.

She rode my 1000 and just HAD to have something similar. It's totally
standard and we want to get a pipe on it to make it much louder and
meatier. Not really for performance, there isn't much to be had, but
just for the sound.

Any ideas what to get? She's been told by a number of places to get a
Madaz muffler, any good?

Also, the setup requires cutting the original off and welding on the new
one. Do you think it's worth getting another set of full pipes to put
hte muffler on, and then if we want to sell the bike, we can put the
standard set back on for a roadworthy if there is any problems?


cheers,

James

VTR1000 1997 - "Black Betty" - For sale
XJ750 '82
RGV 250 proddy race bike
Honda VTR250

 

once saw one with a Staintune - looked and sounded great

ck

 

If you just want to make some racket get your bike shop to order in a
generic muffler from MCS (Motorcycle Specialties). MCS supply loads of
generic gear levers, brake and clutch levers, blinkers etc etc. On
my/my GF's VT250 both mufflers were rusted out so I just bought two
cone shaped ones (there are a variety of shapes) for about $70 ea.
They're a "universal" fit so you have to drill a hole or two in the
bracket (supplied) but they fitted in about 10 mins. They're straight
through diffusion mufflers so loudness is guaranteed.

 

Don't bother.

Save the money for another bike, or matching leathers.

The headers/can is all in one set up (as you have noticed) and changing it
back for rego is a pointless task (plus you may need to rejet between
changes). If you want it louder (and meatier) why do suddenly become gun
shy at rego time?

Hammo

 

once saw one with a Staintune - looked and sounded great[/QUOTE]

Yeah, my old Spada (same motor as the VTR250) had a Staintune which
sounded quite nice, and it was louder than stock, but still legal (89db
I think it measured at). Staintune will give you a label to stick on it
that'll see you through rego no worries.

big

 

YOU need Akrapovic....and a handy spannerman.

Head on out to Vic Motorcycle Wreckers and hassle them for a system or head
down to Chapel St armed with tools for a clandestine operation!

justAL

 

Oh, forgot the smilie. Sarcastic tones for the Akra suggestion.

 

Give it back!!

****. Now they'll spam me!

 

Wow!! A GF that loves bikes.......where can I get one like that? Has she
got a bike lovin sister?

DJ

 

Give back to the motorcycling community. Get a good girl and convert her.

JL

 

They're out there, but they usually get snapped up pretty quickly.

They are rare, and therefore precious.


BTH

 

Conversion is easier. Get 'em hooked from the pillion seat, then chuck
'em the keys to their own bike so you can go back to enjoying yours ;-)

 

HAHAHAHA YES WE ARE....ARENT WE JAMES?

IM THE GIRL WHO SAW THE LIGHT!!

WHAT A GREAT BIKE...I LOVE IT...I LOVE IT....WOOOOOOOOOO

I RIDE MY OWN DAMN BIKE!

 

ok so some think staintune is a bit of alright...i have been told by
zillions (well maybe not) of people that madaz is the way to go..and
also neptune mufflers in NZ...Im heading off to vic mc wreckers today
they have an exhaust and a few other things i want there and motorbits
has 2...so worth a look and a chat to see whats actually involved i
reckon


...hopefully i can find someone with a staintune muffler so as to hear
this for myself...

I RIDE MY OWN DAMN BIKE!

 

No need to shout about it. We all feel that way around here.

Theo

 

sorry I forget about caps lock





I RIDE MY OWN DAMN BIKE!

 

I RIDE ANY DAMN TOWN BIKE!

 

What's wrong with a length of steel reo down the muffler and a bash with a
sledgehammer?

 

I've got a woman who loves fast, powerful, sleek, stylish and sexy
bikes.....
..... so I bought a K75 to get me some peace!

 

That's OK Clem, send Gnat down here and we'll look after her

JL
04 X Raptor - stylish ? Love it or hate it ! ;-)