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New muffler location, Love it or hate it?

Started by xunedeinx, March 03, 2012, 06:25:29 PM

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xunedeinx


tialloydragon

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I like it.  I hope it doesn't get rashed when you lean into a sharp right turn.

You could go even further and cut another foot off the pipe.  Ala Buell or Ninja 650R/ER-6N.

Is the muffler supported by anything, or just hanging there by the header bolts?
Life is Full of Little Victories and Huge Defeats

adidasguy

Looks OK. :thumb:  Sort of old-skool or cruiser style.
You might add R&G muffler guards - at least one - 'cause it will get thrashed if the bike falls over.

shonole

Quote from: tialloydragon on March 03, 2012, 07:34:28 PM
I like it.  I hope it doesn't get rashed when you lean into a sharp right turn.

You could go even further and cut another foot off the pipe.  Ala Buell or Ninja 650R/ER-6N.

Is the muffler supported by anything, or just hanging there by the header bolts?

That's exactly what I want to do.  In fact, I'm shopping for an R6R muffler now so I can do it.  Xune has inspired me!   :cheers:

And I think, maybe I've inspired him a bit too?    :icon_twisted:
2004 SV650n - Blue

knowles

I like it, i wish that there was one made for the GS that goes under the seat, I thought about making one like that but i just bought a Jardine RT-1 last year.
1989 GS 500EK

xunedeinx

I think I'm going to chop it 6 inches and move ot forward more.

Btw, it sounds MEAN. Jus sayin!

Thanks for the kind words and advice, adidas. Even though u do the complete opposite of me with ur rigs, your always constructive. That means a lot to support aand still be opposite!

seamax

Quote from: xunedeinx on March 04, 2012, 06:18:02 AM
I think I'm going to chop it 6 inches and move ot forward more.

Btw, it sounds MEAN. Jus sayin!

Thanks for the kind words and advice, adidas. Even though u do the complete opposite of me with ur rigs, your always constructive. That means a lot to support aand still be opposite!

Just remember that if you move it foward the exhaust outlet would be right under your feet. This might not matter when you are riding but at stops it might get toasty.

xunedeinx

I hated it, so i changed it.

Now I love it.

just need a welder to rig up a proper mount.

xunedeinx


shonole

I love it!  Exactly what I wanted to do.  :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
2004 SV650n - Blue

bombsquad83

That looks sweet...just don't let a 300 lbs man get on it and go through the twisties.  I don't think it should be a problem though considering how close to the center of the bike it is.  Only issue I imagine is heat on your right foot, but I think you'll be just fine.  Good job!

cbrfxr67

I like it.  I can't stand stock exhaust location on the side,....
"Its something you take apart in 2-3 days and takes 10 years to go back together."
-buddha

seamax

Quote from: xunedeinx on March 05, 2012, 10:24:37 AM


This angle makes it look odd. The exhaust line doesn't flow with the tail and makes the swingarm look really short. To me it should either be either under the engine, buell style, longer straight back closer to being flush with the swingarm, cruiser style, or angled up to flow with the tail. But that position is also close to what a GP Exhaust would be and I think they are cool. I thinking of converting mine to duel GP's.



The other pics look good though.

seamax

Found a couple pics of almost the same mufller you have mounted a different style.



xunedeinx

Cant mount it that way, not enough clearance with the swingarm, dogbone mounts, and rearsets.

Trust me, I tried. It would stick out way too far.

Flux Maven

Quote from: xunedeinx on March 04, 2012, 06:18:02 AM
I think I'm going to chop it 6 inches and move ot forward more.

Btw, it sounds MEAN. Jus sayin!

Thanks for the kind words and advice, adidas. Even though u do the complete opposite of me with ur rigs, your always constructive. That means a lot to support aand still be opposite!

Are you going to throw up another vid with the chop? It sounded pretty good in the last vid you made. Also I like the position of it down low like that although its a shame you cant angle it up a bit like that r6, but its still cool.  :thumb: keep up the good work
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seamax

Quote from: xunedeinx on March 06, 2012, 09:07:57 AM
Cant mount it that way, not enough clearance with the swingarm, dogbone mounts, and rearsets.

Trust me, I tried. It would stick out way too far.

HMMM. It looks easy enough to me with a curve pipe extension welded on. But duel GP's would be LOUD.

cbrfxr67

Easy enough for you Seamax,...means almost complete utter defeat for mere mortals.
"Its something you take apart in 2-3 days and takes 10 years to go back together."
-buddha

ThunderC

Quote from: Flux Maven on March 06, 2012, 09:55:30 AM
Quote from: xunedeinx on March 04, 2012, 06:18:02 AM
I think I'm going to chop it 6 inches and move ot forward more.

Btw, it sounds MEAN. Jus sayin!

Thanks for the kind words and advice, adidas. Even though u do the complete opposite of me with ur rigs, your always constructive. That means a lot to support aand still be opposite!

Are you going to throw up another vid with the chop? It sounded pretty good in the last vid you made. Also I like the position of it down low like that although its a shame you cant angle it up a bit like that r6, but its still cool.  :thumb: keep up the good work

Yeah, angle it up so whenever you have a girl ride on the back of it, she can be extra smelly!  :icon_idea:
2007 Suzuki GS500F

xunedeinx

Ill leave it where its at, I like it.

Ill post a vid in the morning. O0 :thumb:

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