GS500 custom exhaust

[shonole]

I tried a search, but couldn't find anything similar.  Has anyone ever tried to run their custom exhaust as such?

Ducati Monster 696

[Kijona]

Previous owner installed this "tuner pipe" for a car on my 07. It's carbon fibre...that's about it, It's basically a straight-through with a restrictor/baffle that you can take out. It's obnoxiously loud without it so I left it in and sealed it with some high-temp red RTV. Sounds DAMN good though, in my opinion. The pipe and muffler were two different sizes so he filled in the gaps with welds. Somewhat shotty but you'd never know it wasn't stock OR a car pipe. LOL!

I need to make a video of me riding it so you can hear the sound!

[shonole]

That actually looks pretty sweet!  I'd love to hear it!  Get on that video!

I'm pretty sold on the idea of dual underfairing exhaust like that Ducati has.  Done right, I think it would be sexy.  I'm just not sure about clearance around the rear shock (since on the Ducati it's run inside the frame.

You can see it well here:

[Kijona]

That actually looks pretty sweet!  I'd love to hear it!  Get on that video!

I'm pretty sold on the idea of dual underfairing exhaust like that Ducati has.  Done right, I think it would be sexy.  I'm just not sure about clearance around the rear shock (since on the Ducati it's run inside the frame.

You can see it well here:

Well first things first, get the bike RUNNING! LOL

But yeah. I mean...it's not exactly a sportsbike and I think undercarriage exhaust is a lot sexier but hey, that's just my honest opinion. You might be able to swing it. The only thing I would be concerned about is the integrity of the plastics. You'd need shielded pipes and shielded pipes are heavy. I have a set of TL1000 exhausts that are shielded which weigh about 15lbs each.

[shonole]

That actually looks pretty sweet!  I'd love to hear it!  Get on that video!

I'm pretty sold on the idea of dual underfairing exhaust like that Ducati has.  Done right, I think it would be sexy.  I'm just not sure about clearance around the rear shock (since on the Ducati it's run inside the frame.

You can see it well here:

Well first things first, get the bike RUNNING! LOL

But yeah. I mean...it's not exactly a sportsbike and I think undercarriage exhaust is a lot sexier but hey, that's just my honest opinion. You might be able to swing it. The only thing I would be concerned about is the integrity of the plastics. You'd need shielded pipes and shielded pipes are heavy. I have a set of TL1000 exhausts that are shielded which weigh about 15lbs each.

Ouch.  That's hefty.  But..I'm willing to make the sacrifice!

And I'm hoping to have that handled this weekend! *crosses fingers*  These wouldn't be an immediate thing.  Just picturing the way I want her to look in the end.  Nothing crazy, just some nice, subtle tweaks to make her my own.

[Twisted]

If you want sexy - buy the Ducati.

[shonole]

If you want sexy - buy the Ducati.

If only I could.  One day, I will most certainly have one.  One of my top 5 bikes.  But, for now, I'm happy to have my GS.

[Twisted]

They are a perfect step up from the GS. Try and stick with the 2 valve Monsters though. 4 valve will cost you a fortune to maintain.

[seamax]

Been there done it. It looks horrendous on a GS since you would have to wrap the exhaust pipe around the swingarm, no room to go through, and then under or through the seat. On a 600 or litre bike it looks nice because the rearend is longer and larger. On a GS it looks out of place. Try searching for undertail exhaust. There was another member that had this setup also. I don't have my pics of it anymore since it was just butt ugly. If you look at my bike my dual mufflers use to exit out of the dual tail lights on my tail. I've relocated under the bike now like a Buell a love it.

[Dizzledan]

Been there done it. It looks horrendous on a GS since you would have to wrap the exhaust pipe around the swingarm, no room to go through, and then under or through the seat. O
Try searching for undertail exhaust. There was another member that had this setup also.

http://wiki.gstwins.com/index.php?n=Upgrades.Exhaust
Bottom of the page, is probably what you were talking about. I'm not a fan either, also I'm not sure how the suspension on that would work. Either way, to each their own.

[cbrfxr67]

I agree with seamax.  Anything outside the swingarm, then up to the tail is fugly.

[Phil B]

http://wiki.gstwins.com/index.php?n=Upgrades.Exhaust
Bottom of the page, is probably what you were talking about. I'm not a fan either, also I'm not sure how the suspension on that would work. Either way, to each their own.

I'm fine with the stock exhaust.. but since I busted my fairings, some of the "custom" fairings on there look pretty good:




Wonder how to get some of *that * action...

[The Buddha]

The first pic is Dgyvers - he used to make the CF fairing. Heck he even made that building it is pictured in, I have seen it at several stages ...
The second ... no idea.
The ducati 916/996 under tail exhaust looks good, the monster undertail exhaust I am sorry looks retarded ... just IMHO.

The cbr600/1000rr looks OK but I wont be breaking down my GS'es tail for that ... the only tail worth molesting a GS tail section for IMHO is the 916 style exhaust.
Cool.
Buddha.

[shonole]

Been there done it. It looks horrendous on a GS since you would have to wrap the exhaust pipe around the swingarm, no room to go through, and then under or through the seat. On a 600 or litre bike it looks nice because the rearend is longer and larger. On a GS it looks out of place. Try searching for undertail exhaust. There was another member that had this setup also. I don't have my pics of it anymore since it was just butt ugly. If you look at my bike my dual mufflers use to exit out of the dual tail lights on my tail. I've relocated under the bike now like a Buell a love it.

I figured as much.  Guess I'll eventually be going the same route.

[seamax]

Been there done it. It looks horrendous on a GS since you would have to wrap the exhaust pipe around the swingarm, no room to go through, and then under or through the seat. On a 600 or litre bike it looks nice because the rearend is longer and larger. On a GS it looks out of place. Try searching for undertail exhaust. There was another member that had this setup also. I don't have my pics of it anymore since it was just butt ugly. If you look at my bike my dual mufflers use to exit out of the dual tail lights on my tail. I've relocated under the bike now like a Buell a love it.

I figured as much.  Guess I'll eventually be going the same route.

or you could do this...TL1000 style

[shonole]

Been there done it. It looks horrendous on a GS since you would have to wrap the exhaust pipe around the swingarm, no room to go through, and then under or through the seat. On a 600 or litre bike it looks nice because the rearend is longer and larger. On a GS it looks out of place. Try searching for undertail exhaust. There was another member that had this setup also. I don't have my pics of it anymore since it was just butt ugly. If you look at my bike my dual mufflers use to exit out of the dual tail lights on my tail. I've relocated under the bike now like a Buell a love it.

I figured as much.  Guess I'll eventually be going the same route.

or you could do this...TL1000 style

I've considered that as well.  So many decisions..

[Dizzledan]

I didn't want to start a new thread, but I've got a question for those who are familiar with exhausts. I picked up a Muzzy that was used in a 4 cylinder application. It's longer than my V&H SS pipe, and appears to be a larger diameter. Would it be ill-advised to put it on and not expect performance issues, or will I need to fabricate a new baffle to increase the back-pressure?

[seamax]

I didn't want to start a new thread, but I've got a question for those who are familiar with exhausts. I picked up a Muzzy that was used in a 4 cylinder application. It's longer than my V&H SS pipe, and appears to be a larger diameter. Would it be ill-advised to put it on and not expect performance issues, or will I need to fabricate a new baffle to increase the back-pressure?

I think with any performance mods you would just have to rejet correctly to accomodate it. I think someone used a car muffler on here once. 

[shonole]

I keep finding myself drawn back to dual undercarriage exhaust.

Maybe something like this?

[Twisted]

Can I offer you some advice here. Why take all the time and money to do this to your GS if you are thinking of upgrading? I mean you may not be going to do it soon but in the future you talking of it. You won't get any of the money back when you sell it. I know the mod bug is hard to tame sometimes. The handlebar mod and mirrors are a good choice as they can be taken off and put on your next bike. Save your pennies for that Ducati you want.