Pipes

[Grif]

Anyone have any experience with non-megaphone style pipes on the GS's? I've seen a couple sites that sell universal mufflers (turn out or slashcut style) that look pretty sharp, but Im weary of dropping 100 bucks or so without knowing theyll work.

Thanks,
Grif

[Road_Clam]

Anyone have any experience with non-megaphone style pipes on the GS's? I've seen a couple sites that sell universal mufflers (turn out or slashcut style) that look pretty sharp, but Im weary of dropping 100 bucks or so without knowing theyll work.

Thanks,
Grif

Jardine is the only mfg (to my knowledge) that makes a true "canister" style system. It's pricey though at about $410. Or you can build a sportbike style system like I did....... (you should hear my exhaust bark!). Also, check out my resto link below for even better quality pics of my D&D full system. Heres the link that details how I fabbed the system:

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=85511

[bwringer]

A few folks here have picked up discarded Hardley-Ableson mufflers from their local HD dealer for free or cheap and report good results.

It seems that along with buttless chaps, loud pipes are a mandatory part of conforming to the non-conformist HD lifestyle. Most dealers have barrels and barrels of discarded mufflers and pipes.

[Jethro]

MAC still sells true canister style systems, but I'm not sure of thier fitment list. Dennis Kirk sells them.

[Road_Clam]

MAC still sells true canister style systems, but I'm not sure of thier fitment list. Dennis Kirk sells them.

I bought that exact "canister" system from MAC. NOT even close to what I refer to as a "canister" (an aluminum/steel outer caninter sleeve, with a remavable rivited core/end cap style). The MAC can is no different than the megaphone system except the can system has no taper to it. My idea of a can system is the old skool aluminum V&H SuperSport systems. (just my opinions)

[RotaryRodder]

Most dealers have barrels and barrels of discarded mufflers and pipes.

hah, thats the truth. I had to scale the exhaust wall to get parts in the warehouse.

[Grif]

Would something like these fit in place of the stock mufflers (provided the diameter of the pipe matched that listed)?

http://www.oldbikebarn.com/part.php?id=1510&subcategory=Mufflers&bike=GS850&DisplayPerPage=100

[Jethro]

I bought that exact "canister" system from MAC. NOT even close to what I refer to as a "canister" (an aluminum/steel outer caninter sleeve, with a remavable rivited core/end cap style). The MAC can is no different than the megaphone system except the can system has no taper to it. My idea of a can system is the old skool aluminum V&H SuperSport systems. (just my opinions)

MAC ceramic coated canister system:

They unfortunately don't make this header anymore, but the canister is still available. I consider this a true canister system.