GSXR can installed

jakkyl · October 21, 2005, 08:12:20 PM

So, I installed an '05 GSXR can today...

need to paint it or something, and never mind the welds, they're ugly as

Got the can for $20 and made the flange out of 5" square of 16g steel. I used the stock midpipe, just chopped, cut and welded it into shape...
Started it up and it sounded pretty nice, haven't taken it for a ride yet (tomorrow)
Just over 20$, not bad?

What do ya think?

Phaedrus · October 21, 2005, 08:16:59 PM

I think it looks good! Just clean up the welds like you say! Sound is more important to me, so let's hear some sound clips!

But good job, I like it.

Thor S Magic Bathtub · October 21, 2005, 08:45:02 PM

I dig it. Looks a lot better with a "normal" sized can on. That's one complaint I have with the gs... even my V&H is small looking.

JetSwing · October 21, 2005, 08:52:42 PM

nice chop job!

BOSS500 · October 22, 2005, 07:01:47 AM

i dig the can

ditchdoc1017 · October 22, 2005, 04:13:58 PM

I wonder if you will have to rejet?

Alphamazing · October 22, 2005, 04:27:19 PM

You shouldn't have to rejet just for a can. If you increase the header size then you would have to adjust jetting due to the increase in the exhaust tract. The can doesn't make a significant difference at all.

jakkyl · October 22, 2005, 05:08:02 PM

Thanks guys, didn't get a chance to clean it up or ride it today, and tomorrow is my b-day so that's doubtful too. Looks like ill ride it on monday and maybe get to clean it up too...

QuoteYou shouldn't have to rejet just for a can. If you increase the header size then you would have to adjust jetting due to the increase in the exhaust tract. The can doesn't make a significant difference at all.

Yea, I wasn't planning on rejetting it till I put my lunchbox filter in there...

JamesG · October 22, 2005, 05:21:47 PM

blah blah exhaust gas theory blah blah backflow blah blah...

V8Pinto · October 22, 2005, 09:43:29 PM

Dig it man... nice job. Way to fangle. You won't even notice the welds after you paint it with BBQ paint. If you've got a grinder I might worry about it - otherwise it'll be fine with some paint.

Really good job man.

V8Pinto · October 22, 2005, 09:44:18 PM

what sort of nose is that on your bike?

Alphamazing · October 22, 2005, 10:43:29 PM

Quote from: V8Pintowhat sort of nose is that on your bike?

That's a 2005 GS500. That's the stock front fairing. He just took the lowers off to mess with the exhaust.

jakkyl · October 23, 2005, 07:22:08 AM

Quote from: AlphaFire X5
Quote from: V8Pintowhat sort of nose is that on your bike?

That's a 2005 GS500. That's the stock front fairing. He just took the lowers off to mess with the exhaust.

Yea, the lowers are back on... Made it a lot easier to get the exhaust off and on, i had to do a lot of trips back and forth test fitting...

QuoteDig it man... nice job. Way to fangle. You won't even notice the welds after you paint it with BBQ paint. If you've got a grinder I might worry about it - otherwise it'll be fine with some paint.

Really good job man.

Thanks, I'm gonna take the grinder to it as soon as I get the time...

what?! · October 23, 2005, 11:22:03 AM

goostuffs...

soundclips? :dunno:

will that work on the e?

jakkyl · October 23, 2005, 08:00:28 PM

Quote from: what?!goostuffs...

soundclips? :dunno:

will that work on the e?

With a saw and a welder you should be able to get anything to work with anything...

But, yea, I assume the exhaust is the same for e's and f's, so it should work fine...

Absolute Rescue · November 21, 2005, 01:37:04 PM

Looks Great. I have a GSXR can that I am planning on installing as well sometime this winter. You don't happen to have any measurements for the mods you made to the mid pipe do you? any help would be great. thanks. Oh yea I have an 05 as well.

Roadstergal · November 21, 2005, 01:40:38 PM

Those things are big and heavy...

jbeaber · November 21, 2005, 01:52:22 PM

I think my bike has a GSXR pipe as well. Not sure and can't compare it to a stock GS as I haven't heard one... Looks pretty! congrats!

Kessen · November 21, 2005, 03:54:54 PM

looks nice,better then stock.
way to DIY

jakkyl · November 21, 2005, 08:24:22 PM

Quote from: Absolute RescueLooks Great. I have a GSXR can that I am planning on installing as well sometime this winter. You don't happen to have any measurements for the mods you made to the mid pipe do you? any help would be great. thanks. Oh yea I have an 05 as well.

No, sorry. I just kinda eye balled it and did a lot of test fitting and trips back and forth... If I can do it, I'm sure you can... good luck. honestly, it was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be

All I used was a grinder with a cutting wheel and a grinding pad, a sharpie, welder and hex key to get the plastic and header off.

And I still haven't cleaned it up or painted it...

EDIT: I also took the center stand off, I figure I'll just bolt it up when I need it for maintenance

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