GS850G-Exhausts-??

[Anonymous]

for start I m sorry about any mistakes-I am from Greece and my english are not very good-Iam trying though!
the 4-2 original exhaust system my 850 wears is very rusty.I did a search in most internet parts sellers(dennis kirk, bikebandit,etc.)and I found only Vance & Hines, Jardine, and Mac, mostly 4-1 systems.I m looking for any opinions on that...
This search I did left me also wondering about why can't I find any KERKER ? I thought I had seen one of these on a GS1000 or 850 some y
ears ago...
To be honest I m thinking of Vance&Hines because they look very beautifull.But are they good??So, has anyone any of these brands on a big GS? please hurry, my fat girl needs to roll again...

[IanFrancisco]

Going to a 4 into 1 system will mean doing some carb jetting and possibly airbox mods. Rejetting and rebalancing four carbs is a pain in the neck, IMHO. I would look into replacement mufflers for the stock down tubes (cheapest) or an aftermarket 4 into 2 exhaust that is close to the original equipment.

[Anonymous]

Thanks IAN..

Thank you Ian-I m aware of the re-jetting needs when putting a 4-1 but I maybe give it a try.The problem is that I didn't find any original mufflers--for example checked the BIKEBANDIT and they were DISCONTINUED.The other thing is that i asked my local suzuki part dealer here in Athens and he said that IF there is any original mufflers they come as one piece-muffler & one pipe-150 euros(125$) each.That's over 350-400 $ for the whole set incl. the other muffler-pipe & the 2 other pipes.

[IanFrancisco]

Did a Google search for "gs850 4 into 2 exhaust" and found this:


Mac 4 into 2 turnout $275 USD

http://www.motorcycle-exhaust.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=motoexhuast&Product_Code=PU030308

Not cheap though! another site had the same thing for over $400 USD

If you want to save money you might be able to find aftermarket mufflers to fit your downpipes, either 4 into 4 or maybe 4 into 2. I see on bike bandit that the original discontinued mufflers contained the 4 into two plumbing and that the downpipes are four separate pipes.

Google search for "gs850 exhaust". Many results found.

Best wishes and good luck

[SqDancerLynn1]

If the head pipes are OK you can cut the old muffler off & use a universal
replacement. If it was mine I would look for something like this
www.jcwmotorcycle.com ITEM AGS017566B or AGS17567P

[bwringer]

Re: GS850G-Exhausts-??

please hurry, my fat girl needs to roll again...

I'm using that line next time my 850 has a problem!

I there anything left of the original exhaust system, or is it all too corroded to use?

Some people have welded on Harley-Davidson mufflers, but you need solid pipes. Since 99% of Hardley-Ableson riders immediately replace the stock exhaust with a noisy aftermarket exhaust, there are lots of these available cheap or free. I'm not sure if you have the same situation in Greece, but it's a thought.

If you can spend the money, any of the aftermarket exhausts will work. It's not really clear if the Mac 4/2 system uses fiberglass or steel baffles. I think it's steel baffles, since it's "turnout" style and not "megaphone." The steel baffles will give a harsher, tinny sound, but they don't require maintenance.