Exhausts from China/Ali-Express type

definitelyinc... · Trackday Trickster Joined: 09 Nov 2016 Karma :

Hello everyone,

Has anyone got experiences purchasing exhausts from Ali-Express and other places, where the exhausts come from China, I'm looking at them, full systems, for (what look to be) my bike (2013 ER6N).

I'm tempted of spending £150/200 on one of these rather than £400/500+ on the branded exhausts, as it will take a while for me to save up, considering I've also got other modifications planned, and this is by no means the most urgent purchase.

Has anyone purchased any of these unbranded exhausts for their bikes, experiences?

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https://www.aliexpress.com/item/ER6N-ER6F-NINJA650-Motorcycle-Exhaust-Muffler-for-Kawasaki-ER6N-ER6F-NINJA650-2012-2016/32788764419.html?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/GT-Motor-Full-Exhaust-System-and-Carbon-Fiber-Muffler-for-Kawasaki-ER6N-ER6F-Ninja650R-2012-2016/32687766769.html?
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(Slip ons are not an option as my exhaust is a one-piece, unless I invest in older headers, I have to invest in a full system)

Cheers

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tom_e · Brolly Dolly Joined: 27 Feb 2016 Karma :

Can you not just chop the original can off and put an aftermarket slip on on the end? This is the only way to fit a new end can to my bike so it's not unusual.

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Save the money for a sportsbike when you get a proper licence.

Or some track days.
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definitelyinc... · Trackday Trickster Joined: 09 Nov 2016 Karma :

tom_e · Brolly Dolly Joined: 27 Feb 2016 Karma :

No need to weld anything, slip ons can be clamped onto the existing pipe.

I've got a cheap Chinese slip on from Aliexpress as I wanted to try a stubby one, it's now in my shed as a backup. It weighs an absolute ton and the quality is a bit rough if you get up close.

I wouldn't want to try they're full systems I imagine they'll rust through pretty quickly, fit won't be great and they'll probably add weight rather than take it away.

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P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Call delkevic. Ask for their assistance.

Petemate · Trackday Trickster Joined: 13 Nov 2015 Karma :

From experience, the following:-
During the (budget) restoration of my little 250 Custom Honda, I purchased a full system from The Motor Lodge. Cost 110GBP. It is rusting badly, and the appearance leads me to believe that there was just a quick layer of chrome plate applied straight to the bare metal with no other treatment first.
For the cost, I suppose the system is good performance-wise. However, as I do not see what I could possibly have done to avoid the rusting. I am regarding the system as a 'consumable' item. The original is no longer available new, (the bike is virtually a CM125C but for bore and stroke) and even if the CM125C system was available OEM new, no good as with the engine being a shorter bore, the second radii of the headers would foul the underside of the engine. So I will thoroughly flatten what remains of the finish on the silencers and pop on some silver BBQ paint to make it last a bit longer. Strangely, the headers seem to be holding out without bad rusting but of course are very discoloured.
We will see how it goes. I suppose 110 quid every 4-5 years is not bad, and it may even last a good bit longer.
Motad not available. Pattern silencers could be obtained and fitted but who is to say how long they would last? Cheapest seem to be about 35 quid each, higher quality ones double that but still no guarantee of good chrome. If the original was available, I would have considered purchase when I was doing the resto but I bit the bullet and went for the el cheapo.
So whatever bike I end up with in the future, I will be tempted to go for original even given the cost. Depends on how long one keeps a bike I suppose.
My bad.
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331X2 · Crazy Courier Joined: 10 Jul 2013 Karma :

Don't do it, 180 degree twins sound shit with loud exhausts. I know this because I ride one...

Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

It'll fall to bits quick smart.

Black Widow, SP Engineering or Delkevic if you want UK based cheap tat. Will probably last a little better.
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wots · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Aug 2012 Karma :

Delkevic is cheap for this bike, about £130, removes the cat and silencer.

BUT, it sounds seriously shit and seriously loud, ear plugs were never enough, don't forget it is right underneath you. My bike was always one of the loudest on rides, but not in a good way. It was awful.

For the love of god, just don't.
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SkyBadger · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 21 Sep 2016 Karma :

you can probably find videos on youtube which will give you an idea what these exhausts sound like fitted.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPjj8RiPLy4

If you are after a budget exhaust I would recommend the SP engineering ones.

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ThatDippyTwat · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Aug 2016 Karma :

My Chinese "pit bike" can is decent. My UK sourced downpipe has already got surprising amounts of corrosion. It's the fastest I've ever seen this much orange fur appear.

I think it's pure luck, or just knowing the quality of parts (Importer, specialist Chinese distributor etc). If you plan on keeping the bike, get a decent stainless system and forget about it.
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Alpineandy · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2015 Karma :

You can fit a 'slip-on' on pretty much any bike.
Just need to get one with the right bore.
Any mildly competent mechanic can sort it quickly.
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Azoth · Brolly Dolly Joined: 07 Jul 2016 Karma :

Try it and see if it works. I suspect we're getting screwed on oil, voodoo-science aftermarket handlebars and aftermarket exhaust systems. Would be interested to read your experiences of a Chinese pipe.
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wots · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Aug 2012 Karma :

The headers are just replacements all nice and shiny, I wouldn't bother. Especially, as they can be a twat to get off as the bolts corrode at the manifold.

It is a slip-on, but it isn't. As it comes with the link pipe, all the hangers and everything to fit it. As from the header pipe at the bottom on it is one (heavy) piece.

I've got this kit in my garage, which I've used for about a couple of hours, because I hated it.

https://www.delkevic.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=2154_2433_2434&product_id=7649&Title=DS70+225mm+Oval+Carbon+Fibre+Silencer+to+fit+ER-6F+ER+6F+%282006-2008%29&SKU=KIT0399
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Conzar · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2012 Karma :

A stubby can on A ER6 is going to sound fucking wank and you will look like a right n00b
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