My COMET GT250!! Done just 1400Kms!!!

speed0mania · 6th February 2009, 00:09

lol!! i know i know! thats exactly why i'm looking for a GOOD one! have'nt been riding in traffic right now just within the colony after work ;-) enjoying the rare nice weather in delhi so its fine for now, but i know i need a good one soon! :-D

speed0mania · 6th February 2009, 15:24

Guess what! rode pillion with my dad to office today!! And i pleasantly surprised by the nice and high position the pillion has, My dad having been a biker was thoroughly enjoying the ride while i was looking for something to hold on to the darn thing doesn't have anything!! lol. It was just such a fun ride that couldn't care lesser about how the rear seat cushioning was a literal pain in the backside!
And everyone's expression at office was truly priceless, watching their 50+ boss ride in a yellow monster with his 20+ son riding pillion to office!! hahaha

speed0mania · 7th February 2009, 11:20

hey guys having a little problem after the tune! the bike shuts down on idle after ridden for about 15 mins i guess when the engine is warmed up! tried increasing the idle to the 1250-1500 rpm range but didn't help. Will be taking it back for a checkup, any idea of what it could be?
Also my dad feels that leg guards are a must! i cant think of any that would look anything but hideous on this bike any suggestions?

P180V1 · 7th February 2009, 15:27

I have a comet too, & have been looking for a good exhaust for it, but I've been unable to do so. I spoke to my mechanic, who also services superbikes, he said he'll give me a design & I could get it manufactured, but so far no progress. I'll grill him & maybe then he'll give me the design sometime. I'll post some pics later.

CHEERS,
G D

manson · 7th February 2009, 16:58

Ok you Comet boys, I have located two Scorpion exhausts for the GT250R on Motorcycle Exhaust and Accessories - Yoshimura Cobra Akrapovic Two brothers Jardine Scorpion Bub Rinehart Vance Hines Harley Exhaust Pipe Systems | Pipe City. The oval shaped costs 299$, the round shaped is a little cheaper at 269$

manson.

speed0mania · 7th February 2009, 18:32

hey manson found quiet a few online but the real issue is the price after shipping and duty goes way off my budget :( !

Also read the following review from an a=earlier owner:-
Motorcyclist for Life: Hyosung Comet GT250: Sheer brilliance

The guy replied after my comment saying:-
I was in Pune when I got that aftermarket exhaust. I got it
custom-made from a guy in Pune, in the Kondhwa area. I don't remember
his name, but his workshop on the road that leads to Salunke Vihar,
right at the beginning.

My Comet never gave me any trouble whatsoever with the aftermarket
exhaust. On the contrary, the bike's performance improved quite a bit
after I junked the stock exhaust and cat-con. No PUC problems
either...

So if any pune guy knows who he's talking about and could give me a contact i can find out and theres 2 of us now

@p180v1: that would be great if we have a design at hand, fabrication won't be a problem, provided the guy designing it has the right knowledge! not trying to be skeptical, just sure!

manson · 7th February 2009, 18:36

Could the Pune guy be Akram? I suggest you touch base with out In-house exhaust expert - Straight6, he should be able to hook you up with Akram.

manson.

speed0mania · 7th February 2009, 18:54

thanks again manson! Don't know what i would do without you

hehe, PM'd straight6, will wait for his reply!

And congrats on the new 954! just saw the thread today.

Sankar · 7th February 2009, 19:20

Only 1400Kms you're a lucky man! And sweet bike looks as good as new!

speed0mania · 7th February 2009, 21:08

thanks Sankar! enjoying every bit of it!

speed0mania · 9th February 2009, 03:15

guys need some input on leg guards for the comet i think they'd look hideious but my dad's pretty convinced that somethings needed for sure.
Pls help....

akshay4587 · 9th February 2009, 03:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by speed0mania

guys need some input on leg guards for the comet i think they'd look hideious but my dad's pretty convinced that somethings needed for sure.
Pls help....

Yes you can add a custom made one
but it would really look out of place.

Technocrat · 9th February 2009, 12:34

The custom exhaust guy is Shakeel & not Akram. He makes tuned(calculated) exhaust for various bikes including Indian.

I would suggest to keep the stock exhaust till you ride & know the bike enough to make any mods.

As for Leg guard if your dad is adamant then get one custom fabricated.

speed0mania · 9th February 2009, 13:55

hey thanks technocrat! Will keep that in mind.
Would you hapen to have any contact for Shakeel?
More over my reason for getting a new exhaust is not for performance but to get the right note thats why considering only a muffler replacement and not the whole exhaust system, I'm more than happy with the power ive got as of now!

Technocrat · 9th February 2009, 14:29

Sorry I dont have his contact details.

6th February 2009, 00:09	#31
speed0mania BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: new delhi Posts: 463 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	lol!! i know i know! thats exactly why i'm looking for a GOOD one! have'nt been riding in traffic right now just within the colony after work ;-) enjoying the rare nice weather in delhi so its fine for now, but i know i need a good one soon! :-D
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6th February 2009, 15:24	#32
speed0mania BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: new delhi Posts: 463 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Guess what! rode pillion with my dad to office today!! And i pleasantly surprised by the nice and high position the pillion has, My dad having been a biker was thoroughly enjoying the ride while i was looking for something to hold on to the darn thing doesn't have anything!! lol. It was just such a fun ride that couldn't care lesser about how the rear seat cushioning was a literal pain in the backside! And everyone's expression at office was truly priceless, watching their 50+ boss ride in a yellow monster with his 20+ son riding pillion to office!! hahaha
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7th February 2009, 11:20	#33
speed0mania BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: new delhi Posts: 463 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	hey guys having a little problem after the tune! the bike shuts down on idle after ridden for about 15 mins i guess when the engine is warmed up! tried increasing the idle to the 1250-1500 rpm range but didn't help. Will be taking it back for a checkup, any idea of what it could be? Also my dad feels that leg guards are a must! i cant think of any that would look anything but hideous on this bike any suggestions? Last edited by speed0mania : 7th February 2009 at 11:23.
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7th February 2009, 15:27	#34
P180V1 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 143 Thanked: 4 Times	I have a comet too, & have been looking for a good exhaust for it, but I've been unable to do so. I spoke to my mechanic, who also services superbikes, he said he'll give me a design & I could get it manufactured, but so far no progress. I'll grill him & maybe then he'll give me the design sometime. I'll post some pics later. CHEERS, G D
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7th February 2009, 16:58	#35
manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,950 Thanked: 4,259 Times View My Garage	Ok you Comet boys, I have located two Scorpion exhausts for the GT250R on Motorcycle Exhaust and Accessories - Yoshimura Cobra Akrapovic Two brothers Jardine Scorpion Bub Rinehart Vance Hines Harley Exhaust Pipe Systems \| Pipe City. The oval shaped costs 299$, the round shaped is a little cheaper at 269$ manson.
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7th February 2009, 18:32	#36
speed0mania BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: new delhi Posts: 463 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	hey manson found quiet a few online but the real issue is the price after shipping and duty goes way off my budget :( ! Also read the following review from an a=earlier owner:- Motorcyclist for Life: Hyosung Comet GT250: Sheer brilliance The guy replied after my comment saying:- I was in Pune when I got that aftermarket exhaust. I got it custom-made from a guy in Pune, in the Kondhwa area. I don't remember his name, but his workshop on the road that leads to Salunke Vihar, right at the beginning. My Comet never gave me any trouble whatsoever with the aftermarket exhaust. On the contrary, the bike's performance improved quite a bit after I junked the stock exhaust and cat-con. No PUC problems either... So if any pune guy knows who he's talking about and could give me a contact i can find out and theres 2 of us now @p180v1: that would be great if we have a design at hand, fabrication won't be a problem, provided the guy designing it has the right knowledge! not trying to be skeptical, just sure!
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7th February 2009, 18:36	#37
manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,950 Thanked: 4,259 Times View My Garage	Could the Pune guy be Akram? I suggest you touch base with out In-house exhaust expert - Straight6, he should be able to hook you up with Akram. manson.
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7th February 2009, 18:54	#38
speed0mania BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: new delhi Posts: 463 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	thanks again manson! Don't know what i would do without you hehe, PM'd straight6, will wait for his reply! And congrats on the new 954! just saw the thread today.
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7th February 2009, 19:20	#39
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,778 Thanked: 9,215 Times	Only 1400Kms you're a lucky man! And sweet bike looks as good as new!
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7th February 2009, 21:08	#40
speed0mania BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: new delhi Posts: 463 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	thanks Sankar! enjoying every bit of it!
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9th February 2009, 03:15	#41
speed0mania BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: new delhi Posts: 463 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	guys need some input on leg guards for the comet i think they'd look hideious but my dad's pretty convinced that somethings needed for sure. Pls help....
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9th February 2009, 12:34	#43
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,815 Thanked: 2,703 Times	The custom exhaust guy is Shakeel & not Akram. He makes tuned(calculated) exhaust for various bikes including Indian. I would suggest to keep the stock exhaust till you ride & know the bike enough to make any mods. As for Leg guard if your dad is adamant then get one custom fabricated.
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9th February 2009, 13:55	#44
speed0mania BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: new delhi Posts: 463 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	hey thanks technocrat! Will keep that in mind. Would you hapen to have any contact for Shakeel? More over my reason for getting a new exhaust is not for performance but to get the right note thats why considering only a muffler replacement and not the whole exhaust system, I'm more than happy with the power ive got as of now!
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9th February 2009, 14:29	#45
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,815 Thanked: 2,703 Times	Sorry I dont have his contact details.
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