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Title: Exhaust Questions - '05 GS500 vs. '89 GS500
Post by: Bumpstik on November 28, 2011, 10:01:37 AM
Does the exhaust off of an '89 GS fit a 2005 GS. I do not care about frame or body contact. This '05 GS motor is in a Mini Dune Buggy project that I am working on. I only really care if the flanges and the spacing is correct...will it bolt up to the motor? I have to modify the pipes anyway no matter if it is the right year exhaust or not.
Title: Re: Exhaust Questions - '05 GS500 vs. '89 GS500
Post by: NorwayGT1 on November 28, 2011, 10:31:41 AM
try searching this topic it has been asked before.. and i believe their all the same type of exhaust.
but like i said search this topic man
Title: Re: Exhaust Questions - '05 GS500 vs. '89 GS500
Post by: sledge on November 28, 2011, 11:17:12 AM
Dimensionally they are the same but in 2004 the pipe got a cat shoved up it, it may be of consequence to you.....it may not  :thumb:
Title: Re: Exhaust Questions - '05 GS500 vs. '89 GS500
Post by: mister on November 28, 2011, 11:26:19 AM
Quote from: sledge on November 28, 2011, 11:17:12 AM
Dimensionally they are the same but in 2004 the pipe got a cat shoved up it, it may be of consequence to you.....it may not  :thumb:

Have just been informed by a LEO, our roadside LEOs now carry some kind of emissions testing thing. So as well as getting you for fender chops they can test if you've removed the cat. If you have, $600 fine and four points - harsh when we only get 12. Bike will have the rego and plate removed making it instantly illegal to ride. So you then need to get it home yourself somehow, get the cat put back in, get it roadworthy, then take it to the Transport Department for testing, then you can get it registered again.

This Had been in the works a while back but it was canned by the state govt - but - since they estimated it can make $20mil in fines from this, they slipped it through without anyone knowing. I'm in Australia in Qld.

Michael
Title: Re: Exhaust Questions - '05 GS500 vs. '89 GS500
Post by: ohgood on November 28, 2011, 01:50:37 PM
Quote from: mister on November 28, 2011, 11:26:19 AM
Quote from: sledge on November 28, 2011, 11:17:12 AM
Dimensionally they are the same but in 2004 the pipe got a cat shoved up it, it may be of consequence to you.....it may not  :thumb:

Have just been informed by a LEO, our roadside LEOs now carry some kind of emissions testing thing. So as well as getting you for fender chops they can test if you've removed the cat. If you have, $600 fine and four points - harsh when we only get 12. Bike will have the rego and plate removed making it instantly illegal to ride. So you then need to get it home yourself somehow, get the cat put back in, get it roadworthy, then take it to the Transport Department for testing, then you can get it registered again.

This Had been in the works a while back but it was canned by the state govt - but - since they estimated it can make $20mil in fines from this, they slipped it through without anyone knowing. I'm in Australia in Qld.

Michael

So as well as getting you for fender chops <--- tell us what you mean by this part will ya ?  :thumb:
Title: Re: Exhaust Questions - '05 GS500 vs. '89 GS500
Post by: adidasguy on November 28, 2011, 02:36:55 PM
Fenders are required in the US though I don't often hear of it being enforced.

In Washington State:

For passenger cars, motorcycles, mopeds, trailers, and semi-trailers, all such devices shall be as wide as the tires behind which they are mounted, and extend down to at least the center of the axle.
Title: Re: Exhaust Questions - '05 GS500 vs. '89 GS500
Post by: knowles on November 29, 2011, 01:27:14 PM
In Minnesota you don't really have anything to worry about as long as your not being stupid, and you have headlights and taillights on.
Title: Re: Exhaust Questions - '05 GS500 vs. '89 GS500
Post by: Dr.McNinja on November 29, 2011, 03:49:01 PM
Quote from: mister on November 28, 2011, 11:26:19 AM
Quote from: sledge on November 28, 2011, 11:17:12 AM
Dimensionally they are the same but in 2004 the pipe got a cat shoved up it, it may be of consequence to you.....it may not  :thumb:

Have just been informed by a LEO, our roadside LEOs now carry some kind of emissions testing thing. So as well as getting you for fender chops they can test if you've removed the cat. If you have, $600 fine and four points - harsh when we only get 12. Bike will have the rego and plate removed making it instantly illegal to ride. So you then need to get it home yourself somehow, get the cat put back in, get it roadworthy, then take it to the Transport Department for testing, then you can get it registered again.

This Had been in the works a while back but it was canned by the state govt - but - since they estimated it can make $20mil in fines from this, they slipped it through without anyone knowing. I'm in Australia in Qld.

Michael


Wow, and here I am thinking America is the most authoritarian country in the world.

Sucks to be you guys, lol.
Title: Re: Exhaust Questions - '05 GS500 vs. '89 GS500
Post by: adidasguy on November 29, 2011, 05:54:37 PM
Phenix is licensed. Didn't have to pass any inspection or emissions test. (http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Videos/laugh.gif)  That's the State of Washington.
Now where do I mount the license plate?

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/GS500%20Bike%20Build/phenix.jpg)