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GS550T stock pipe modification question

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The previous owner of my '81 gs550t pulled/drilled out the plugs at the end of the stock exhaust system to provide a better engine sound. Would this negativily effect engine performance? Would it cause issues problems with the engine? (heat/etc). If so, could I just solder on some small sheet metal slugs? I just want to treat the engine right since it's only at 22,000.

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as far as I can tell there are no ill effects from such a modification. (my bike wastreated the same way by the PO)
 
How much better does it make the bike sound? I was thinking about doing that to my bike because I want a little better sound then the nasal sound the little twin makes (and as a poor college student it has been determined I can't afford and aftermarket set). Is it a truely better sound? Deeper or louder or what?
 
Nerobro said:
the 550 is a 4cyl. :-) It just makes it sound obnoxious.
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i agree...don't do it... you'll just end up with a harley wanna-be kinda sound.

Leave em stock, and just keep your rpms high around town if you want attention...
 
Nerobro said:
the 550 is a 4cyl. :-) It just makes it sound obnoxious.
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Ya I knew the 550 was a 4 banger, but my little 450 is a twin, that is why i made the comment. Thanks though, maybe I will leave it alone till I hear one.
 
hmm... ask the guys from the galena ride about my bike. It;s not THAT bad... but it;s not truely neighbor friendly.
 
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