Vance and Hines 83 gs850L

[candlebox]

So far all i have seen for the last 2 days is up to 1981. Does anyone know if the 81 will fit an 83 850L?

Thanks.

http://www.amazon.com/Vance-Hines-Megaphone-4-Into-1-12009/dp/B000GV6Q4W

[Steve]

The engine end will fit perfectly, I am not sure if it will need a bit of adapting at the rear, though.

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[candlebox]

Thanks for the reply. Any ideas where it might put the tailpipe at?

Might be worth it for a single bend, or a custom bracket, or both.

[Steve]

I don't know how the rear end attaches, it might be simply a matter of a different length of strap or a small adapter plate.

I had to make a mounting plate for the pipe on #2 son's 850. No idea who made the pipe (best guesses are Jardine), but it only had a single slotted bar to attach the rear. After a couple of bumps, the whole exhaust assembly got knocked lower and lower, to where even I would drag it in a turn. In fact, it didn't take much of a turn. Made a plate that mounted to two points on the bike and one on the muffler, polished it up (of course ) and everything is SOLID now.

Not saying you will have to do the same thing with a new system, but keep your options open.

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[candlebox]

Ah yes, I see the band on the 2nd. 4 to 1 looks a lot better on that bike then 2 back.

I wouldnt imagine they changed the frames very much, since the manual covers so many years. 80-83 i think.

I think I am going to give it a shot, I would imagine the only thing would be like you did with a fab attachment.