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HMF SLIP ON REVIEW
http://hmfracing.com/shop/pipes/kawasaki/ninja-250-08
PRICE: $260-$360 (depending on how you build it). Mine was $320 OTD with shipping, tax, black color, and euro endcap from the HMF website.
WEIGHT: Total shipping weight was 8 lbs (with box, packing and parts)
LENGTH: 14” (17” with euro endcap)
DECIBLES: tops out at 103
OVERVIEW:
I havn’t seen any reviews, photos, or videos for the HMF slip on for the Ninja 250r so I figured I’d throw myself under the bus on this one. I was driving myself crazy trying to decide if I should be a guinea pig for this pipe. I figured I didn’t want anyone else to go through the same thing before ordering. I take so much info from this forum that I think it’s time for me to give something back. So if you’re looking for an affordable, nice looking, good sounding pipe, look no further... Just remember I’m not a professional exhaustier and this is my first slip on.
A fully customizable slip on for the Ninja 250r. You can get just about any color you want (including carbon colors) and choose between 3 different styles of endcaps which you can also have in any color (except euro endcap). I have a black bike and wanted a black slip on but didn’t want to pay $500 for a carbon Yoshi. This was a GREAT deal and I was thinking it was almost too good to be true. HMF is a reputable company that has been around for years specializing in ATV exhaust. I hadn’t heard much about them with sportbikes, but everything I did hear was great words. -Lots of Hyabusa stuff. Only $260 for a nice looking, fully customizable slip on sounded a little fishy to me but I ordered anyway... and I’m really happy I did.
SHIPPING:
5 business days to get to my door in Illinois. This was amazing since they say that they build each pipe to order and could take over a week to ship out pending how busy they are. It came in an unmarked box surrounded by packing paper and inside a plastic bag. The finish is great and everything was looking perfect and clean until I noticed big permanant marker marks on the pipe where the endcap bolts are. It’s like they gave sharpies to coffee drinking 8yr olds and had them measure it out. But that didn’t upset me too much since the overall quality and look of the pipe was amazing. Sharpie marks were not enough to upset me at this point and I ended up rubbing them out with a little elbow grease (that’s what she said). Included was a bag with mounting parts, installation instructions, a small heat shield and 2 decals.
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INSTALLATION:
...was a bitch. But the 4 step instructions seemed easy enough. The instructions said “a little twisting and pushing might be necessary.” Your’e damn right it’s necessary. After a handfull of busted blisters and an hour of twisting, pushing and WD40, I was able to get the pipe half way on the head pipe. I even had to have some help holding the header and bike so I didn’t break anything. Other than that, installation was a snap.
PERFORMANCE:
I really didn’t expect much from performace but there is a very noticeable difference in pick up while shifting gears. Even my girlfriend on the back of the bike pointed it out to me. The “oh sh*t” factor definitely increased a few points. Weight is much lighter than stock. 8lbs shipping weight with box, packing and parts.
LOOKS:
Lookin good! Matches my black bike perfectly. You can get just about any color you want including carbon colors. So if you’re looking to match your green, blue, black or red bike, this is perfect. 3 styles of endcaps to choose from (mine is euro).
SOUND:
I got way more than I expected out of this. The noise is very deep and grunty. Not whiney and doesn’t sound like a weed eater. I’ve only had it to about 55mph so far but even then it still has a low, deep noise. The sound is VERY LOUD. -louder than the barking dogs of hell. I was very surpised at this and have had lots of head turns and even an old woman shaking her fist at me from her driveway. I was only doing 35mph in a 30, so the sound makes it seem like I’m being a punk. If you are looking for something that isn’t too loud, this pipe is not for you. -These sound clips don't do it justice.
http://www.youtube.com/v/ruAizJNq-Us&hl=en&fs=1
http://www.youtube.com/v/sBjutuV3XEw&hl=en&fs=1
...no helmet. woops.
http://www.youtube.com/v/Xw095rBo2yg&hl=en&fs=1
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MY PERSONAL RATINGS:
If you're looking for a great sounding, great looking, cheap slip on and still can't decide, I'd definitely put some thought into getting an HMF. I'm really happy with it.
SHIPPING: 10/10
INSTALLATION: 6/10
PERFORMANCE: 10/10
LOOKS: 9/10
SOUND: 10/10
http://hmfracing.com/shop/pipes/kawasaki/ninja-250-08
PRICE: $260-$360 (depending on how you build it). Mine was $320 OTD with shipping, tax, black color, and euro endcap from the HMF website.
WEIGHT: Total shipping weight was 8 lbs (with box, packing and parts)
LENGTH: 14” (17” with euro endcap)
DECIBLES: tops out at 103
OVERVIEW:
I havn’t seen any reviews, photos, or videos for the HMF slip on for the Ninja 250r so I figured I’d throw myself under the bus on this one. I was driving myself crazy trying to decide if I should be a guinea pig for this pipe. I figured I didn’t want anyone else to go through the same thing before ordering. I take so much info from this forum that I think it’s time for me to give something back. So if you’re looking for an affordable, nice looking, good sounding pipe, look no further... Just remember I’m not a professional exhaustier and this is my first slip on.
A fully customizable slip on for the Ninja 250r. You can get just about any color you want (including carbon colors) and choose between 3 different styles of endcaps which you can also have in any color (except euro endcap). I have a black bike and wanted a black slip on but didn’t want to pay $500 for a carbon Yoshi. This was a GREAT deal and I was thinking it was almost too good to be true. HMF is a reputable company that has been around for years specializing in ATV exhaust. I hadn’t heard much about them with sportbikes, but everything I did hear was great words. -Lots of Hyabusa stuff. Only $260 for a nice looking, fully customizable slip on sounded a little fishy to me but I ordered anyway... and I’m really happy I did.
SHIPPING:
5 business days to get to my door in Illinois. This was amazing since they say that they build each pipe to order and could take over a week to ship out pending how busy they are. It came in an unmarked box surrounded by packing paper and inside a plastic bag. The finish is great and everything was looking perfect and clean until I noticed big permanant marker marks on the pipe where the endcap bolts are. It’s like they gave sharpies to coffee drinking 8yr olds and had them measure it out. But that didn’t upset me too much since the overall quality and look of the pipe was amazing. Sharpie marks were not enough to upset me at this point and I ended up rubbing them out with a little elbow grease (that’s what she said). Included was a bag with mounting parts, installation instructions, a small heat shield and 2 decals.
INSTALLATION:
...was a bitch. But the 4 step instructions seemed easy enough. The instructions said “a little twisting and pushing might be necessary.” Your’e damn right it’s necessary. After a handfull of busted blisters and an hour of twisting, pushing and WD40, I was able to get the pipe half way on the head pipe. I even had to have some help holding the header and bike so I didn’t break anything. Other than that, installation was a snap.
PERFORMANCE:
I really didn’t expect much from performace but there is a very noticeable difference in pick up while shifting gears. Even my girlfriend on the back of the bike pointed it out to me. The “oh sh*t” factor definitely increased a few points. Weight is much lighter than stock. 8lbs shipping weight with box, packing and parts.
LOOKS:
Lookin good! Matches my black bike perfectly. You can get just about any color you want including carbon colors. So if you’re looking to match your green, blue, black or red bike, this is perfect. 3 styles of endcaps to choose from (mine is euro).
SOUND:
I got way more than I expected out of this. The noise is very deep and grunty. Not whiney and doesn’t sound like a weed eater. I’ve only had it to about 55mph so far but even then it still has a low, deep noise. The sound is VERY LOUD. -louder than the barking dogs of hell. I was very surpised at this and have had lots of head turns and even an old woman shaking her fist at me from her driveway. I was only doing 35mph in a 30, so the sound makes it seem like I’m being a punk. If you are looking for something that isn’t too loud, this pipe is not for you. -These sound clips don't do it justice.
http://www.youtube.com/v/ruAizJNq-Us&hl=en&fs=1
http://www.youtube.com/v/sBjutuV3XEw&hl=en&fs=1
...no helmet. woops.
http://www.youtube.com/v/Xw095rBo2yg&hl=en&fs=1
MY PERSONAL RATINGS:
If you're looking for a great sounding, great looking, cheap slip on and still can't decide, I'd definitely put some thought into getting an HMF. I'm really happy with it.
SHIPPING: 10/10
INSTALLATION: 6/10
PERFORMANCE: 10/10
LOOKS: 9/10
SOUND: 10/10
