So i was just wondering if anybody here has ever tried putting this (or anything similar to it) on their gs.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chrome-Motorcycle-Exhaust-Muffler-Shorty-12-Universal-/170688809902?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item27bdd88bae#ht_2102wt_1163
If so, how does it sound? or any thoughts?
thinking of cheap fixes, because my stock one is dented and scratched up pretty bad.
PS:
I think this is something similar?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOGM7Ey2u7c
Unless the can is badly damaged (bent in half, missing) I wouldn't go this route.
Get a can of BBQ paint and respray it. It will look worlds better and the flat paint hides dents. $5 fix.
Pinwall on ebay usually has nice complete OEM muffler systems for like $89 and $35 shipping. I got one for Phenix - hardly a scratch on it.
Here's one. Search their store for more GS500 parts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/04-Suzuki-GS500F-GS500-500-EXHAUST-MUFFLER-SYSTEM-/190607400380?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2c61161dbc
I was thinking about getting one of those universal mufflers. I wanted something to make it sound less like a lawn mower, but I didn't want to buy one and have it sound like crap... xunedeinx has debaffled HD sportster exhaust that sounds pretty good, you can pick up stock HD pipes pretty cheap... I ended up with a carbon fiber D&D slip on from a cbr or something. I still need to have a muffler shop make a custom mid pipe for it though.
Thanks for the reply guys, i was just looking for a cheap fix and was weighing my options.
i have thought about sanding the whole chrome plate and painting it to help hide the imperfections.
The shorty pipe was so tempting tho, $26+shippping...!
Actually no this is what is in the post. Close tho!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQi-XCctrbc&feature=related
Exactly the same pipes. I was looking to get them to have sorta retro sound. Kinda like the old school twins! :)
How do u guys think it sounds?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtVcmqm6z7s&list=UUh28ETK2vzsyCRv_kpCgF4g&index=1&feature=plcp
(thanks J_Walker for finding that)
also, would i need two pipes just like in this video?
One should work... Idk tho. Gotta ask Buddha about the jetting and whatnot.
Quote from: J_Walker on January 05, 2012, 11:20:20 PM
Actually no this is what is in the post. Close tho!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQi-XCctrbc&feature=related
Exactly the same pipes. I was looking to get them to have sorta retro sound. Kinda like the old school twins! :)
Erm...I hope both you crazy cats realize the GS650 is a four? Your GS won't sound anything like this. And even with the twin pipes it won't sound like an old twin (such as a Triumph or Norton) as they have different cranks (360 vs 180 irc) which totally changes the exhaust note.
Quote from: redge on January 05, 2012, 01:51:48 PM
Thanks for the reply guys, i was just looking for a cheap fix and was weighing my options.
i have thought about sanding the whole chrome plate and painting it to help hide the imperfections.
The shorty pipe was so tempting tho, $26+shippping...!
I'd be interested to see how the chrome on that $26 pipe holds up to rust and corrosion. I'm betting not well at all.
My bike's been missing the chrome overlay since I got it. If just the chrome is damaged / an eyesore, consider removing it and just leaving the black pipe underneath. Or, buy a used stock unit on Ebay.
Trying to figure out an exhaust myself. This looks something like I was hoping for. Hmmmmmmmmmm,....(edit) Went ahead and got one coming, will spray some high heat black over that chrome. If it doesn't work I'll hang it on the wall next to my gs exhaust for more decoration.
Quote from: cbrfxr67 on January 06, 2012, 09:18:11 AM
Trying to figure out an exhaust myself. This looks something like I was hoping for. Hmmmmmmmmmm,....(edit) Went ahead and got one coming, will spray some high heat black over that chrome. If it doesn't work I'll hang it on the wall next to my gs exhaust for more decoration.
Oooh we have a guinea pig. Let us know how it goes
I have a pipe from an 06 GSXR 600 on mine. It's lighter and sounds better. I did rejet so it runs better also.
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keep an eye out on the interwebs for a real motorcycle muffler, something carbon / titanium,
if you are from a place with a large craiglsist environment finding one can be cheap and easy, i picked up a titanium akrapovic slip on for an R1 for 50 bucks, and then paid a wopping 30 at the muffler shop, and some teamwork with the man, putting it on my gs. The product was a great sounding bike with quite a lot of muffling even for a glass pack muffler. I ended up chopping 4" off the can and it sounds even better.
Just one example in im sure a multitude.
But the main point is: its a bike, its outside, the muffler is both a functional and artistic aspect of the design, and must be looked at, so dont buy cheap materials that cant take the environmental impact of being on a bike. Most of all, spend a lot of time fitting to make it look good.
QuoteTrying to figure out an exhaust myself. This looks something like I was hoping for. Hmmmmmmmmmm,....(edit) Went ahead and got one coming, will spray some high heat black over that chrome. If it doesn't work I'll hang it on the wall next to my gs exhaust for more decoration.
feel free to let me know how it goes! :thumb:
DO what makes you happy
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Inl7sDX_7R4&feature=plcp&context=C3ff2592UDOEgsToPDskItYZjYxFPuzzzwRkQf6bHG
Old video, its throatier now w/ the k&n and rejets.
Ill do a new video if you'd like it.
Its a harley 883/1200 sportster exhaust that I debaffled.
Xune rocking the picts. Got mine in today and will see what happens. Thanks for starting this post Redge!
Quote from: cbrfxr67 on January 11, 2012, 11:37:52 AM
Xune rocking the picts. Got mine in today and will see what happens. Thanks for starting this post Redge!
if you ever need a hand, give me a call!
PMing u the number.
-Justin
@Xune No mirrors?
Quote from: mister on January 11, 2012, 12:37:20 PM
@Xune No mirrors?
Right now I have the fairings back on, so it has the stock mirrors.But, once I get the 89 clip ons, their comming back off and I'm making a mount for the headlight. In those naked bike pics, I had a bar end mirror on the left side. Will probably have the same bar end mirror when I go back naked until I get a nice set of bar end mirrors that aren't strap on.
I've never rode w/o at least one mirror!
Quote from: cbrfxr67 on January 11, 2012, 11:37:52 AM
Xune rocking the picts. Got mine in today and will see what happens. Thanks for starting this post Redge!
no prob buddy, thanks for being the guinea pig :D
post a video after you install if you can, id be interested
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdZcHScKNNI&feature=plcp&context=C3469ad1UDOEgsToPDskJsQzyPlNZXLmGP13FVWjCE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdZcHScKNNI&feature=plcp&context=C3469ad1UDOEgsToPDskJsQzyPlNZXLmGP13FVWjCE)
I could be biased but i think the old Ixil shorty sounds good...
My Hayabusa D&D muffler.Lighter and louder.I'm going to repack it and polish it this spring.
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I have a Yoshimura TRS exhaust debaffled. Sounds pretty good for being a 500cc twin. Bonus that it shaved off enough weight to be noticeable when compared to the lead-lined solid-block-milled cheapo OEM exhaust that ships with it. Remember too, the GS500F has a cat installed and you'll have to chop it out to get it to sound better. It sounds muffled even without the baffle in if you still have the cat installed.
https://www.yoshimura-rd.com/ps-3260-1153-trs-stainlessstainless-slip-on.aspx
I picked mine up for 250 on amazon. Worth every penny.
Yesterday I got the one Redge had posted onto the bike. Cranked it up and it sounds okay. Better than open header anyway. I left the baffle in. I'll get a clip on as soon as I get my fuel delivery issue fixed. Always something,....
^^^^ videeoooooooo
http://youtu.be/prCVg7itdpc
Finally got a quick video this evening. I really needed to run the bike since I haven't started it in too long. My opinion is that it sounds okay. I'm not a big fan of super loud and it seems much better than the retardedly loud open header.
WOW, just wow. im loving it. I was afraid it will sound too much like HD, but it still got that sporty sound. nice, may pick one up soon ... or two
Btw, thanks cbrfxr67! Hope you get ur bike in running shape again soon. Was it as easy as cut and slip on?
Super easy. I just used my heat gun on the header and a dead blow mallet and pounded it on, then stuck a clamp on it. Still need to do the bracket that was included with it but not in a rush. For the money I'd say you can't go wrong. I really liked how small it is. Inspired by the great Seamax, I wanted something tucked under and small. Thanks again for posting this redge. Who know what I would've found otherwise.
Quote from: cbrfxr67 on January 27, 2012, 07:43:26 PM
http://youtu.be/prCVg7itdpc
Finally got a quick video this evening. I really needed to run the bike since I haven't started it in too long. My opinion is that it sounds okay. I'm not a big fan of super loud and it seems much better than the retardedly loud open header.
I like the sound, not a big fan out how it's placed under the bike but hey everyone has their own opinions.
Really tempted to get one now :)
Quote from: parker on January 27, 2012, 09:23:15 PM
Quote from: cbrfxr67 on January 27, 2012, 07:43:26 PM
http://youtu.be/prCVg7itdpc
Finally got a quick video this evening. I really needed to run the bike since I haven't started it in too long. My opinion is that it sounds okay. I'm not a big fan of super loud and it seems much better than the retardedly loud open header.
I like the sound, not a big fan out how it's placed under the bike but hey everyone has their own opinions.
Really tempted to get one now :)
Sounds good. I'll reserve judgement until I hear it on one of our bikes first.
Very nice. Better than expected. I'm only pissing in the wind here, but maybe bend the pipe in just a tad, (if you have a bender) a little closer to the wheel. Just in case you have a blonde moment and step on it, in turn shearing off the manifold bolts. unless you welded on a new support for the exhaust?
I don't know,
but it sounds surprisingly good. :thumb:
I want an I4 GS so bad...
Does the renntec crash bars add Frame? rigidity?
I really want to stuff an I4 in my bike once I get my garage.
Being I love how it looks, I'd wind up just getting emulators fo rmy stock forks. I love my euro clipons!
Also would construct a tube rear subframe for just the stock bare seat. I love how it looks on the ducs, And I want to keep myself open to stock seats in-case I ever go down. Plus the fat passenger seat is great for 2-up.
How about shoehorning one of these between the frame?
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Quote from: cbrfxr67 on January 27, 2012, 07:43:26 PM
http://youtu.be/prCVg7itdpc
Finally got a quick video this evening. I really needed to run the bike since I haven't started it in too long. My opinion is that it sounds okay. I'm not a big fan of super loud and it seems much better than the retardedly loud open header.
This is one of those 25 dollar cans right? I'd like to see the numbers, jetting, and backpressure on one of these. It can't be good for your bike. I guess people will pinch a penny where ever they can though...
Yea come to think of it, will re-jetting be necessary?
I know this is an old post but i was wondering what you guys think bout this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNIVERSAL-MOTORCYCLE-STREET-DIRT-BIKE-BLK-RACING-EXHAUST-MUFFLER-PIPE-SLIP-/200711871642?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2ebb5c1c9a#ht_5418wt_1396
Quote from: redge on February 10, 2012, 12:16:02 AM
I know this is an old post but i was wondering what you guys think bout this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNIVERSAL-MOTORCYCLE-STREET-DIRT-BIKE-BLK-RACING-EXHAUST-MUFFLER-PIPE-SLIP-/200711871642?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2ebb5c1c9a#ht_5418wt_1396
Dunno bout the muffler but I liked the pic they used.
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Dunno bout the muffler but I liked the pic they used.
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Yes sir, that alone made me want to buy it :cheers:
tea, if I had a 125cc - maybe. Didn't anyone read the specs? Up to a 125cc scooter. I think the GS500 is a little bigger - more like 498cc's.
How would you connect 4 of them to a GS500?
hmm i see, i did not realize exhausts have cc limits. I guess i just assumed they were all the same, haha i have much to learn
more questions! would a M4 SLIP-ON for HONDA 600RR somehow work for the gs?
Quote from: redge on February 10, 2012, 01:55:14 AM
more questions! would a M4 SLIP-ON for HONDA 600RR somehow work for the gs?
"somehow" - yes.
"bolt on" - no.
why this has gone three pages when the gs has been made and modified for 20+ years is beyond me.
it is a pipe. like what a stove usees, to dump spent (and some unspent) gasses to the atmosphere.
titanium, carbon, helium, unobtainium - whatever, it will not improve the handling or fun of the gs more than %2. dyno numbers ? pushta- they mean nothing. sound ? wear earplugs ! earplugs make a lawnmower sound badass.
now then, lets ride already :D
Quote from: redge on February 10, 2012, 12:16:02 AM
I know this is an old post but i was wondering what you guys think bout this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNIVERSAL-MOTORCYCLE-STREET-DIRT-BIKE-BLK-RACING-EXHAUST-MUFFLER-PIPE-SLIP-/200711871642?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2ebb5c1c9a#ht_5418wt_1396
It is to restrictive.I think the pipe size is like .75 or 1 inch.IIRC,GS is 2.25.I don't have a GS one sitting near me or I'd measure it.
I was wrong.My 96 header is 1.75.It's my Hayabusa D&D exhaust on my black 89 GS that 2.25.
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I know it's considered ghetto, but an old fashioned glass pack works well. Heck, most after market motorcycle mufflers are nothing more than glorified glass packs anyway. $35 for the muffler and $35 to have the new mid-pipe bent and welded and I was good to go. I did bring it home and smooth out the welds before spraying it with flame proof paint. The hanger is a 2 7\8" offset chrome muffler hanger for a Harley Davidson. I should have gotten a 3". It's not obnoxious under normal operations but definitely roars when you get on it. Folks in the neighborhood do look but they don't give me the evil eye when I ride by. The guy in the neighborhood with the Harley - well that's another story.