Looking for high performance exhaust for Yamaha Scorpio

**Yamaha R15** · 6th March 2009, 18:53

Hi there, I'm looking for a performance exhust for my Scorpio. Can anyone help me find a good exhust. I don't want to spend too much, but would like a good brand and quality.

Thanks

**Gubb** · 6th March 2009, 18:57

When dealing with a muffler for a 225, you're not really going to get any performance from it, just the sound.

It's purely wank factor, which is why I did it.

**FJRider** · 6th March 2009, 19:07

Originally Posted by Yamaha R15

Hi there, I'm looking for a performance exhust for my Scorpio. Can anyone help me find a good exhust. I don't want to spend too much, but would like a good brand and quality.

Thanks

Any increase in horsepower, in ANY aftermarket exaust system for a Scorpio, could be measured in (low) single figure percentage's... save your money untill you have a bike worth the effort, and money, of "performance" parts....like an FJ1200...

**R6_kid:Me** · 7th March 2009, 01:16

Anything made for the TTR225/230 should work good. Im pretty sure its a dirtbike that runs the same motor with bigger carb and possibly different cams. They're a pretty decent trail bike so i wouldnt be surprised if two bros made something for them - otherwise get something like the twobros/yoshi pipes for the Ninja 250 and make it work.

I think you may actually get 1-2hp over stock if it's all setup right, but with small motors its harder than you think to get it 'right'! Just ask the guys running FXR's in buckets with modified pipes and they'll tell you all about it!

**White trash** · 7th March 2009, 05:59

Bwahahahahahaha....

Sorry, that's not very constructive is it.

Bwahahahahahahaha.

**AllanB** · 7th March 2009, 06:41

Where are you located ###### is not on my Map of NZ

If you want cheap, for $100 you can purchase either a shorty reverse cone (425mm long) chrome muffler - be aware these are loud!
Or
A long 650mm Dunstall type megaphone - note these come in two designs - one has fixed steel baffles and is reasonably muted, the second has a open perforated core that can be removed for packing. The second one is loud as the packing it comes from is collected from old Asian men's undies and self destructs within 500kms! You can buy decent packing for about $40 a bag and it lasts and sounds a lot better.

Either three options may require you to get a joiner made between the new muffler and stock header depending on where the stock on joins. Any decent muffler shop will be able to make one.

You can get them online here:
http://www.motorbikeparts.co.nz

They are Asian made but the quality of the metal and welds is surprisingly good for the price.

If you don't like them chrome a plater will strip them for $30 and you can paint them black

**discotex** · 7th March 2009, 07:43

If it was me I'd save my money and get some decent tyres instead.

**jrandom** · 7th March 2009, 07:50

I think the Scorpio actually sounds quite decent as it is. Nice little single. Why fuck with it?

I'm with discotex. If you want to spend money on your 225, throw away the stock plastic rim protectors and put some goddamn proper tyres on it. BT45s or BT39s both come in 18" sizes and would do very nicely.

**EJK** · 7th March 2009, 20:11

Originally Posted by AllanB

If you want cheap, for $100 you can purchase either a shorty reverse cone (425mm long) chrome muffler - be aware these are loud!
Or
A long 650mm Dunstall type megaphone - note these come in two designs - one has fixed steel baffles and is reasonably muted, the second has a open perforated core that can be removed for packing. The second one is loud as the packing it comes from is collected from old Asian men's undies and self destructs within 500kms! You can buy decent packing for about $40 a bag and it lasts and sounds a lot better.

Either three options may require you to get a joiner made between the new muffler and stock header depending on where the stock on joins. Any decent muffler shop will be able to make one.

You can get them online here:
http://www.motorbikeparts.co.nz

They are Asian made but the quality of the metal and welds is surprisingly good for the price.

If you don't like them chrome a plater will strip them for $30 and you can paint them black

Someone at Unitec had one with similar muffler. It made the scorpio sound like a motard. I doubt it will increase any performance however if you want a $100 sound, then go for it.

Originally Posted by discotex

If it was me I'd save my money and get some decent tyres instead.

+1

I concur

**Yamaha R15** · 8th March 2009, 10:37

Originally Posted by EJK

Someone at Unitec had one with similar muffler. It made the scorpio sound like a motard. I doubt it will increase any performance however if you want a $100 sound, then go for it.

+1

I concur

What is a motard and what does it sound like?
I was thinking for getting some nice tires but stock tires are great. I have scratched my toes and foot pegs and never felt that I am losing grip.

**discotex** · 8th March 2009, 11:23

Originally Posted by Yamaha R15

What is a motard and what does it sound like?
I was thinking for getting some nice tires but stock tires are great. I have scratched my toes and foot pegs and never felt that I am losing grip.

Fair enough. The stock tyres probably do ok in the warm and dry but don't be that guy posting up "I should have listened to you guys and got some decent tyres" once it gets colder and wetter.

You should listen to EJ as he's fully explored the limits of the Scorpio

**EJK** · 8th March 2009, 19:37

Actually the stock tires are OK. Maybe due to the bike's lightness the tyre held up well till the very edge.

Just note in the future, the Bridgestone BT45s can be fitted on Scorpios.

Edit: Oh btw, the motards sound like Bap bap bap bap bap. Well anyways have a look at this video.

I think this guy is preety awesome.

**Yamaha R15** · 8th March 2009, 21:46

Originally Posted by EJK

Actually the stock tires are OK. Maybe due to the bike's lightness the tyre held up well till the very edge.

Just note in the future, the Bridgestone BT45s can be fitted on Scorpios.

Edit: Oh btw, the motards sound like Bap bap bap bap bap. Well anyways have a look at this video.

I think this guy is preety awesome.

Hey thanks for your help. And will keep in mind about the BT 45s.

Scorpios exhust sound is like Bap bap bap bap bap...or close..

**EJK** · 9th March 2009, 08:13

Originally Posted by discotex

Fair enough. The stock tyres probably do ok in the warm and dry but don't be that guy posting up "I should have listened to you guys and got some decent tyres" once it gets colder and wetter.

You should listen to EJ as he's fully explored the limits of the Scorpio

I should have kept my Scorpio and made it into a Stunt bike like this guy in the vid.

Gah, one day... I think I'll add that to my "will do" list.

**saltydog** · 9th March 2009, 10:40

Originally Posted by FJRider

save your money untill you have a bike worth the effort, and money, of "performance" parts....like an FJ1200...

Like an FJ1200? I had one of these for about 3 years. Grunty but questionable performance. It was a comfortable big sports/tourer though.

And how are those scorpion stunt riders? good skills indeed.