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    GS550T stock pipe modification question

    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)
    You'd have to be crazy to be sane in this world -Nero
    If you love it, let it go. If it comes back....... You probably highsided.
    1980 GS550E (I swear it's a 550...)
    1982 GS650E (really, it's a 650)
    1983 GS550ES (42mpg again)
    1996 Yamaha WR250 (No, it's not a 4 stroke.)
    1971 Yamaha LT2 (9 horsepower of FURY.)

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      #3
      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?

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        #4
        the 550 is a 4cyl. :-) It just makes it sound obnoxious.
        You'd have to be crazy to be sane in this world -Nero
        If you love it, let it go. If it comes back....... You probably highsided.
        1980 GS550E (I swear it's a 550...)
        1982 GS650E (really, it's a 650)
        1983 GS550ES (42mpg again)
        1996 Yamaha WR250 (No, it's not a 4 stroke.)
        1971 Yamaha LT2 (9 horsepower of FURY.)

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          #5
          Originally posted by Nerobro
          the 550 is a 4cyl. :-) It just makes it sound obnoxious.
          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...

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            #6
            Originally posted by Nerobro
            the 550 is a 4cyl. :-) It just makes it sound obnoxious.
            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.

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              #7
              hmm... ask the guys from the galena ride about my bike. It;s not THAT bad... but it;s not truely neighbor friendly.
              You'd have to be crazy to be sane in this world -Nero
              If you love it, let it go. If it comes back....... You probably highsided.
              1980 GS550E (I swear it's a 550...)
              1982 GS650E (really, it's a 650)
              1983 GS550ES (42mpg again)
              1996 Yamaha WR250 (No, it's not a 4 stroke.)
              1971 Yamaha LT2 (9 horsepower of FURY.)

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