Quiet Pipe for GS1000?

[pplassm]

I recently bought a GS1000S that has a V&H pipe on it. It's waaay too loud. The insert has a 2.75 inch hole that you can put your hand down.

Is there a quieter insert that will fit this pipe? Do all V&H pipes have this large an insert?

Is there a quieter pipe option?

I have stock pipe, but they will need to be rechromed before I mount them. Plus the PO cut off the left pipe mounts.

[drhach]

Take the baffle out and repack it. Here's how mine looked when I pulled it:



No packing whatsoever. I packed it with fiberglass and it toned it down dramatically. It's still kind of loud, but nothing like it was. I would consider it acceptable. I guess that depends on your standards though. Alternatively you could search high and low and pay through the nose for a stock exhaust.

[pplassm]

You're right. i haven't even pulled it out to look. I'll try that.

Thanks.

[kochic]

Hi,
mine is smaller than that,i'm not at home right now but if i remember the baffle is only 1 1/4''.I'm seeking one with more flow to put on a propipe.Maybe we can swap them?
Marc

[pplassm]

Well, I pulled mine out. It was clean, clean, clean. No packing at all.

However, my core is still much larger and shorter than the one pictured. I will see if V&H will sell me one like yours.

I did repack, and it really took the edge off, but it's still too loud.

Thanks, all!

Kochic, if I can find or buy a small one, I'll send this one to you.

[piers006]

Hush!!!!!!!

I just made up a silent(more or less)set up for the '81 1100e I recently got. I swapped a V&H Sidewinder for an normal under bike header w no silencer. I grafted a FZR1000 muffler on to it and have a nice stealthy beast that purrs along nicely but gives a wonderful intake howl when it is opened up. Guzzi John-Champlin,Mn

[pplassm]

I thought about doing that, I even have a leftover YZF1000 muffler handy, but it just wouldn't look right.

[pplassm]

Update:

I called V&H, and they told me I need part # 21257, available from Parts Unlimited. Turns out I have part # 21260, Competition Baffle on mine.

It's a $22 part. Excellent.

[steve murdoch]

Take the baffle out and repack it. Here's how mine looked when I pulled it:



No packing whatsoever. I packed it with fiberglass and it toned it down dramatically. It's still kind of loud, but nothing like it was. I would consider it acceptable. I guess that depends on your standards though. Alternatively you could search high and low and pay through the nose for a stock exhaust.

Now, drhach...about that lime green swingarm. I think we need to see the rest of the story.

[kochic]

Thanks for sharing info.
I will probably order one.
Marc

[onchiman]

I just made up a silent(more or less)set up for the '81 1100e I recently got. I swapped a V&H Sidewinder for an normal under bike header w no silencer. I grafted a FZR1000 muffler on to it and have a nice stealthy beast that purrs along nicely but gives a wonderful intake howl when it is opened up. Guzzi John-Champlin,Mn

Hey piers006 that's an Interesting setup. Do you have a pic or two you might post of your setup?

[cavehamster]

I just made up a silent(more or less)set up for the '81 1100e I recently got. I swapped a V&H Sidewinder for an normal under bike header w no silencer. I grafted a FZR1000 muffler on to it and have a nice stealthy beast that purrs along nicely but gives a wonderful intake howl when it is opened up. Guzzi John-Champlin,Mn

What did you do with that V&H Sidewinder?

I bought a 4-1 V&H recently, a street version, and I love the sound, it's quiet enough you can hear the engine purr, but it makes a great noise when the throttle wide open.

Of course, seeing as I intend to spend a lot of time at the drag strip with it, I should have found a Sidewinder to start with for better clearance...