Can you ID this exhaust?

[Hovmod]

I didn't get my license plate today.
I need to document that this exhaust, mounted on a 1978 GS1000E, complies with ECE Reg. No. 9-00
I assume this is a European noise level regulation.

If anyone could help me ID the exhaust I would be one step closer to my plate.






Thanks.

[Seana23]

Hi babes.
Isn't that a Vance&Hines... Nicely painted my favourite colour...

Nice.
Xxx

[Hovmod]

Thanks, yes, I think it is. However, I think I need a more specific ID? Like a type number of some sort?

[Nessism]

That exhaust is just a run of the mill Vance and Hines. It does not comply with US noise regulations so hope that isn't a problem for you.

This is the link for the product info http://www.vanceandhines.com/store/s.../suzuki/12005/

This link says chrome, but the black pipe is identical other than finish.

[Hovmod]

Thanks. The water level in the glass is 50%, but I haven't decided whether it's half full or half empty yet.

Wow, excellent info there.

[OldVet66]

I used the heavy duty fiberglass wrap, and they are plenty quiet enough if you drive normally. I haven't drawn any undue attention with them. At their worst they are quieter than 99.9% of the predominant Harley or metric cruiser in this area. I would drill and wire the baffle bolt, I lost a baffle when I first got the bike.

[Hovmod]

There's no issue about that, mate.
The actual noise isn't the problem. I HAVE TO produce documentation. This is bureaucracy, not common sense.

(he actually suggested I could "borrow" original pipes. beat that.)

[asbjones]

just make your own document with some parts numbers and a brand, make it look legit, what do they know in the office??

[Big T]

Just email V&H. I'll bet they have a pdf of what info you're looking for

[Steel Toed Tank]

I'd ask them for the PDF of a set of pipes they make that DOES meet epa standards, as opposed to getting the correct PDF for those pipes that does not meet epa standards. They likely aren't going to know for sure if they are the exact same pipes in the PDF either way.


Tank

[Hovmod]

Haha.
Got a one line reply from V&H:

"Not street legal. Off road use only. Regards Rick. "

[7981GS]

Can you register it as a classic or antique?
Then, perhaps you won't have to comply with that nonsense.
Pack the can with the usual fiberglass packing that it should have in it and it should be quiet anyway.

Eric

[duaneage]

This is as much fun as having a sticker on the fender proving compliance with the EPA in 1978

[John Kat]

There's no issue about that, mate.
The actual noise isn't the problem. I HAVE TO produce documentation. This is bureaucracy, not common sense.

(he actually suggested I could "borrow" original pipes. beat that.)

We have the same issue in France
You will never get the EEC approval document for that V&H exhaust...
I believe you will have to find or buy one from a european manufacturer!

[Hovmod]

I have good news, but I'm not jinxing things by telling you yet.

Stay tuned.