New exhaust really helped my mpg's and I like the sound too! - Page 5

David Bo · 04-10-2009, 10:44 PM

Thanks Blackbird... Actually, I have already ordered an extra long (26") reverse cone megaphone muffler from JC Whitney per Dupo's last link. I also ordered a K&B air Filter (SU-5589). They should be here in a week... I do have one other question for you though. Where EXACTLY did you cut your old muffler off? Was it at the weld underneath the heat shield? Also, from what I understand, I am not supposed to cut all the way through the old pipe? Is there a smaller pipe inside that is important for mounting the new muffler to?

Dupo · 04-11-2009, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by David Bo

Thanks Blackbird... Actually, I have already ordered an extra long (26") reverse cone megaphone muffler from JC Whitney per Dupo's last link. I also ordered a K&B air Filter (SU-5589). They should be here in a week... I do have one other question for you though. Where EXACTLY did you cut your old muffler off? Was it at the weld underneath the heat shield? Also, from what I understand, I am not supposed to cut all the way through the old pipe? Is there a smaller pipe inside that is important for mounting the new muffler to?

All you need to know is right here

Blackbird · 04-11-2009, 09:36 PM

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David Bo wrote:
Thanks Blackbird... Actually, I have already ordered an extra long (26") reverse cone megaphone muffler from JC Whitney per Dupo's last link. I also ordered a K&B air Filter (SU-5589). They should be here in a week... I do have one other question for you though. Where EXACTLY did you cut your old muffler off? Was it at the weld underneath the heat shield? Also, from what I understand, I am not supposed to cut all the way through the old pipe? Is there a smaller pipe inside that is important for mounting the new muffler to?

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Dupo wrote:All you need to know is right here

Dupo is correct, I followed this advice and it worked well. Careful of the cutting, the Suzuki pipe is thin.

David Bo · 04-12-2009, 01:24 AM

Thanks Blackbird. And you too Dupo. I plan on doing this project next week. I will let you both know how it turns out!

patrick_777 · 04-12-2009, 01:34 AM

Remember to post pics! The more how-to pics on this and other topics, the better.

With the GZ especially, I'm in the "it shouldn't sound like an angry lawnmower" camp more than the "ANYTHING louder is better" camp, but I seriously think it's awesome that it can actually benefit your mpg and performance when done right.

Good luck with the mod, David.

KingstonSpeeders · 04-13-2009, 04:03 AM

Ok,

So I have heard everything on here and I have one question that may or may not get a response. The size of his muffler was about 16" deep (long) correct? So what if I added a 27" long Fishtail pipe? http://www.jcwhitney.com/EXTRA-LONG-TUR ... _10111.jcw or http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Item ... 0000149270. What would the noise be like? Louder or much more quiet and would the performance be better? Can you help me out here?

OC Covey of Kingston Speeders

David Bo · 04-13-2009, 04:26 AM

The length doesn't have as much to do with the sound as much as the baffles inside the pipe. Most after-market exhausts have less sound dampening baffles inside them. That is why they advertise them as being "lighter weight" and "sounding better" than factory exhausts. I would pretty much guarantee that the 27" fishtail pipe would give your bike a nicer gumbing sound but your performance would only improve "slightly" at best... You would be better served by also doing the carburator mods and swapping your air filter with one that does not have an intake reducer. You have to let your engine breathe better to gain performance.

Dupo · 04-13-2009, 08:17 AM

I don't think you'd notice much of a difference really. The fishtail might be a little bit quieter in my opinion, but not by much.

Sarris · 04-13-2009, 08:26 AM

I tried fishtail tips on my 1400 Intruder an it made the exhaust sound a bit "fuffy" because of the flattened tip.

I didn't like the sound and removed them.

dannylightning · 04-14-2009, 12:32 AM

do you have a sound clip, i would like to find a exhaust that gives the bike a nice deep growl and makes a little noise but just enough noise to be noticed, i dont want any thing that pisses off the neighbors and rattles windows. somehow i highly doubt any muffler is gonna be able to give this bike a nice deep growl though.

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KingstonSpeeders Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Washington State, USA Posts: 11	Re: New exhaust really helped my mpg's and I like the sound too! Ok, So I have heard everything on here and I have one question that may or may not get a response. The size of his muffler was about 16" deep (long) correct? So what if I added a 27" long Fishtail pipe? http://www.jcwhitney.com/EXTRA-LONG-TUR ... _10111.jcw or http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Item ... 0000149270. What would the noise be like? Louder or much more quiet and would the performance be better? Can you help me out here? OC Covey of Kingston Speeders
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David Bo Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northbridge, MA Posts: 96	Re: New exhaust really helped my mpg's and I like the sound too! The length doesn't have as much to do with the sound as much as the baffles inside the pipe. Most after-market exhausts have less sound dampening baffles inside them. That is why they advertise them as being "lighter weight" and "sounding better" than factory exhausts. I would pretty much guarantee that the 27" fishtail pipe would give your bike a nicer gumbing sound but your performance would only improve "slightly" at best... You would be better served by also doing the carburator mods and swapping your air filter with one that does not have an intake reducer. You have to let your engine breathe better to gain performance.
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Dupo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Posts: 1,255	Re: New exhaust really helped my mpg's and I like the sound too! I don't think you'd notice much of a difference really. The fishtail might be a little bit quieter in my opinion, but not by much. __________________ Photography Gallery *updated url - new site! Motorcycle Blog Facebook
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Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: New exhaust really helped my mpg's and I like the sound too! I tried fishtail tips on my 1400 Intruder an it made the exhaust sound a bit "fuffy" because of the flattened tip. I didn't like the sound and removed them. __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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dannylightning Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: akron ohio Posts: 893	Re: New exhaust really helped my mpg's and I like the sound too! do you have a sound clip, i would like to find a exhaust that gives the bike a nice deep growl and makes a little noise but just enough noise to be noticed, i dont want any thing that pisses off the neighbors and rattles windows. somehow i highly doubt any muffler is gonna be able to give this bike a nice deep growl though.
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