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Title: Exhaust...
Post by: Honch777 on January 24, 2009, 01:06:20 PM
Just got a 93 E and I've been thinking about a more aggressive exhaust sound (stock isn't bad though).

Ran across this video and wondered.. Is there a way to make a GS sound this sexy?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4542dQ8OhQ&feature=channel
Title: Re: Exhaust...
Post by: neverendingninja on January 24, 2009, 01:38:49 PM
http://vid27.photobucket.com/albums/c186/thatmable/MVI_4857.flv

mine is not as loud as that duc, but i think it sounds damn fine!
Title: Re: Exhaust...
Post by: Honch777 on January 24, 2009, 02:03:42 PM
Do you have it on a more standard format?  My media player won't accept that ".flv"
Title: Re: Exhaust...
Post by: GeeP on January 24, 2009, 02:19:46 PM
Well, you're never going to make a GS parallel twin sound like a Ducati 90 degree twin.  But you can make it louder.  Pissed-off lawnmower, neghbors calling the cops loud.  :icon_mrgreen:

The Vance and Hines system is about as loud as you can get.   :thumb:
Title: Re: Exhaust...
Post by: Honch777 on January 24, 2009, 02:27:19 PM
Quote from: GeeP on January 24, 2009, 02:19:46 PM
Well, you're never going to make a GS parallel twin sound like a Ducati 90 degree twin. 

Yeah sadly I thought so, I just love that rumble right after he kicks it though  :bowdown:

Really I don't want something that'll set off every car alarm within a 1/4 mile, just something that's got a nice tone like that.
Hm, so what's a Vance and Hines pipe cost?  Got any audio / video of one?  I checked out V&H's website but they don't list a pipe for the GS.
Title: Re: Exhaust...
Post by: neverendingninja on January 24, 2009, 02:49:07 PM
I tried uploading to youtube, but I waited a couple hours and it didn't do anything. I'll try again here in a few.

I got mine for $300 shipped. Its a full system, and coupled with a jet kit(still messing with that...) and a K&N its given the bike quit a bit more oomph.
Title: Re: Exhaust...
Post by: Honch777 on January 24, 2009, 03:56:49 PM
Hm alright, let me know if the Youtube post works out and be sure to post your link here  :cheers:
Title: Re: Exhaust...
Post by: JHoffy8 on January 24, 2009, 05:02:09 PM
VH exhaust... Never hurts to search the site. http://www.gstwin.com/vanceandhines.htm
Title: Re: Exhaust...
Post by: neverendingninja on January 24, 2009, 05:50:27 PM
That video doesn't do it justice, FYI.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdL0lVfaiRU

There ya go. Youtube finally let me upload it
Title: Re: Exhaust...
Post by: Honch777 on January 25, 2009, 08:42:19 PM
Yeah that does sound nice man.  So what's the horsepower gain on that?
Title: Re: Exhaust...
Post by: neverendingninja on January 26, 2009, 05:27:47 AM
I haven't a clue. I can tell you, from the seat of my pants, its pretty substantial.
I'll try to get a video of a downshift later. It sounds wonderful.
Title: Re: Exhaust...
Post by: GeeP on January 26, 2009, 09:18:36 AM
About 2 horsepower, per the dyno comparisons people on the board have done.