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Title: stock r1 exhaust on a GS500F?
Post by: Chanse on October 23, 2008, 02:50:56 PM
I was wondering if anyone has or has seen a stock R1 exhaust on a GS, I have a buddy that just replaced his with carbon fiber, and will give me his stock. I was wondering how it would act and sound, I know it would flow better than my stock, but the header still restricts flow, but a 1000 Im wondering if the muffle side will flow too much and give off a nasty sound, or undesirable. ANy thoughts or experiences are appreciated, yes I know filter and rejet.... I already have buddhas jet on the way... and waiting patiently.....
Title: Re: stock r1 exhaust on a GS500F?
Post by: kml.krk on October 23, 2008, 06:19:26 PM
I think that stock R1 can is huge. I saw it mounted on GS (here on the forum) and I remember many people saying that it looks too large for little GS  :dunno_white:
but you should do whatever YOU like, not what others will or will not  :thumb:
the sound will stay almost the same (I had GSXR pipe installed on my bike and the sound was literally the same [sewing machine  ;)], little bit better air flow tho)

cheers
Kamil
Title: Re: stock r1 exhaust on a GS500F?
Post by: bobthebiker on October 23, 2008, 09:35:44 PM
the R1's pipe is like 1.5X bigger than the GS, so you will need to fabricate some sort of spacer or reducer to make it fit properly.   I ran a MIG highmount for an R1 on an EX500 once, had to fab up a reducer to make it fit my header, but you CAN do it.  dont let anyone say it wont work, cause it WILL.
Title: Re: stock r1 exhaust on a GS500F?
Post by: Chanse on October 24, 2008, 02:36:49 PM
Oh I know it can work, I can do just about anything automotive given enough time. trust me on that one. Im only inquiring about the sound and flow.
Title: Re: stock r1 exhaust on a GS500F?
Post by: werase643 on October 26, 2008, 11:18:40 AM
it will sound like a muffler and was designed for 2+ times the flow

it will be fine

Title: Re: stock r1 exhaust on a GS500F?
Post by: Weston on October 26, 2008, 06:26:00 PM
Yeah... I bought one on ebay to put on my GS...its HUGE so i think im going to sell it to a pawn shop. the inlit diameter is pretty big to. its just too much.
Title: Re: stock r1 exhaust on a GS500F?
Post by: Chanse on October 27, 2008, 02:57:22 AM
thanx weston. I think I might do the same. find something different. I wonder how much flow would be increased by cutting off the collector and re working it into a larger diameter and cleaner joint on the inside. But keep the same runners. Ill have to think about this one, maybe find a stocker for cheap to play with. Anyone wanna get rid of a stock 04+ exhaust cheap. It will be hacked up and experimented on, then posted on here.