OEM exhaust

[hipnotoad]

I am contemplating whether or not to get an OEM exhaust for my 86 R and was wondering if anyone could give me some insight as to how it performs. I am not a racer and only ride my R on trails or gravel roads. I assume the OEM exhaust would suit my style of riding because it isn't really a "performance" pipe. Also, in what areas does the stock pipe perform best? Bottom? Mid? Top? All around? Any help here would be awesome. Thanks.

[Rich250RRacer]

Stock pipe with an aftermarket silencer will work good for average trail riding. It pulls very smooth from bottom to top.

[Honda 250r 001]

dont get a stocker. you could find a nice pipe for cheap. and plus the stock pipe looks like h elll if you ask me. i recently bought a dyno port for 60 shipped. theres deals out there you just need to wait. if you ride trails get a fmf fatty, there usually cheap, better on the bottom end, and there a chrome color. i hope this helps.

[hipnotoad]

Actually that is exactly what I am torn between: the stock pipe and the Fatty. The only reason I even am considering the stock pipe is because the rest of the bike is pretty much stock, so I thought I would kind of add the stock look to it while getting the right pipe at the same time.

[addictedtomud]

I'm with Rich250rracer on this one...the stock pipe is not bad at all if you're looking for smooth power and are not worried about peak HP. Great for woods riding on a relatively stock motor! The stock silencer is really heavy and restrictive, so consider an aftermarket one.

[hipnotoad]

I'm liking the sound of the stock exhaust more and more. I am eyeballing a set on ebay right now that aren't in too bad of shape, but I feel the price is a little steep. What do you guys think:

pipe
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380109856549&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=

silencer
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380109856256&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=

The silencer looks pretty banged up, but if I were to spray paint them black, how would that hold up to the heat?

[05LSR250R]

As mentioned before, Get an aftermarket silencer.
That stock silencer is an anchor!

[Gregjy]

I would have to double check but I should have a stock pipe and silencer off mine. Bought it new in 86. I would sell you both for 125 if you pay for the ride. Let me know if you are interested.

[1promodfan]

If it was me, that stock pipe for $125 is a little steep. You can get a nice "Fatty" for that price. IMO those FMF's aren't that bad.

[Honda 250r 001]

if your gonna get a stock i would not pay more than 50 bucks shipped to your door for it. Trust me you will always want more power. :P you can find deals. What do you have on your quad right now? and what every you do DONT get a stock silencer. They blow. heavy. restrictive. aftermarkets are way better and you can find some very cheap. if your gonna spend over 200 bucks on a stock exhaust i think your dumb. (no offence) but you can get aftermarkeys for less than that. i recently sold my lrd pipe for 80 bucks.

[hipnotoad]

Right now I have a Paul Turner TRX 6 pipe with a Pro Circuit silencer that came with the quad when I bought it. I don't really care for either, so I just took them off until I find something better. The quad is all original exept for the plastics and handlebars, so the stock pipe would be a great addition to it's stock look, I think. So does the stock silencer inhibit performance in any way, or is it just ridiculously large and hideous to look at?

[Gregjy]

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