Reply To: Hello from Perth, GT250R Rider
Thanks again Marcel,
That Lextek exhaust isn’t too bad, definitely a short exhaust but relatively fat. Certainly within my budget. I was looking at a SC Project or Racefit muffler, if I can pick up one for cheap second hand. I have also found this Akrapovic exhaust for an R6, Yamaha R6 Akrapovic Megaphone Slip-On for cheap. Just trying to find out if the pipe size is 51mm. That way i can just cut off the additional pipe that extend past the rearsets and just install this slip-on whilst I look to do what you mentioned regarding removing the muffler and installing a Y-pipe. Wondering your thoughts on the Y-pipe, I’m aware of the importance that the negative pressure from one pipe to assist removing the exhaust air from the other is critical to the performance improvements. With the one pipe coming from the rear cylinder to the front of the bike a Y-pipe straight onto that pipe section will be a little restrictive for flow as it needs to move forwards then backwards. Unsure if I’km over thinking it. Either way keen to get ride of that muffler box.
Will keep in mind the other modifications and getting in touch beforehand. Keen to remove that power lag in the 5k -7k rev range.
Just to confirm from your view, is starting with the exhaust the best way to start or should i start with other components.
Not sure if I mentioned this before but I did want to strip the bike completely down and look into the engine and gearbox, think this is worthwhile? Anything to gain here? I’m also wanting to strip it so I can respray my frame from the current grey to a neon green. Going for a neon green, black style, so fairings will get repainted in mainly black with some green too. Will also repaint wheels.
Also noticed your comment re stator being in spec, is the OEM in spec? Or do I need to check.
On a side note, watching Circuit of Americas grand prix FP1 and getting more and more excited about doing this project.