Exhaust Pipes & Tips
About Exhaust Pipes & Tips
The exhaust pipe takes gas from the cylinder and, on many quads, sets how the engine makes power. Riders replace a pipe that is dented, cracked or rusted through, or change to a different one for more power or a lighter weight. Tips, guards and pipe sections are sold here too. The listings include two-stroke pipes for machines such as the Honda TRX250R and Yamaha Blaster, a two-into-one head pipe for the Rhino 660, and a pipe for the Suzuki QuadRacer.
Two-stroke engines use a tuned pipe, and the shape sets where in the rev range the engine pulls hardest, so changing the pipe changes the character of the power and often calls for different jetting. Four-stroke head pipes carry the gas from the head to the muffler and are matched to the machine's mounts. An exhaust tip is the outlet end of the system and is chosen for looks and sound, and a pipe guard protects the pipe from rocks and impacts. Pick the pipe for your model and year, and check what other parts it needs to finish.
Brands in this category include Cobra, DRC, Pro Circuit, Bikeman Performance and FMF Racing. Pick your machine in the Ride Finder at the top of the page. Most pipes pair with Silencers, Mufflers & Baffles, Exhaust Gaskets & Seals and Clamps, Flanges, Hangers & Hardware. Related parts are Manifolds & Headers and Exhaust System Kits. The whole group is Exhaust & Emission Systems.
FAQs on exhaust pipes and tips
How does a different exhaust pipe change a two-stroke quad?
A two-stroke pipe is tuned, so its shape shifts where the engine makes its power. A pipe built for strong low-end gives a different feel from one built for top-end. The change usually needs the jetting checked, so follow the maker's notes.
What is the difference between an exhaust pipe and an exhaust tip?
The pipe carries gas from the engine toward the silencer and shapes how the engine breathes. An exhaust tip is the outlet fitted at the end. Tips change the look and can affect sound a little, but they do not change performance much.
Do I need new jets after installing a new exhaust pipe?
On a carbureted engine, often yes, since a pipe changes how freely the engine breathes. Many makers suggest a starting jet size for each machine. Fuel-injected machines may need a fuel controller. Check the instructions for your model.
What does a pipe guard do?
A pipe guard shields the pipe from rocks, logs and impacts. A dent in a pipe on a tuned two-stroke can change how it runs, so a guard protects both the pipe and the performance. Choose one made for your machine.
How do I know which pipe fits my quad?
Match the make, model and year in the listing, and check the engine type, since two-stroke and four-stroke pipes are different. The Ride Finder narrows the list. Mounting points and the exhaust port vary between models.
