exhaust system GS850G V 850L

[rexb]

Hi GS fans,
Can anyone tell me if the exhaust and mufflers on a 81 GS850G are the same as the system on the GS850L.They look shorter on the L model but I can't determine whether its the mufflers or headers.
Appreciate any feed-back.
Peter - Melbourne Australia

[Nessism]

The L mufflers are shorter. Both will interchange though.

[Dogma]

The L mufflers are shorter. Both will interchange though.

Provided both are 79-81 or 82+. Otherwise some fabrication at the rear mounts is necessary. Just sayin', for completeness.

[tkent02]

The L mufflers sound like crap.

[Dogma]

The L mufflers sound like crap.

Some say they sound like an outboard motor. More so from behind, I think. It is a distinctly different sound.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

It seems the headers are the same, the mufflers are different. I have an "L" exhaust on my 850G. It works fine. Here are "before" and "after" pictures.










I do like the sound of the regular "G" mufflers better, but the "L" exhaust isn't bad. I wear earplugs anyway.

If you like, you can read the whole sad story about Jessie's transformation by clicking the link in my sig.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[rexb]

G exhaust v L

Thanks for all the info guys - as I thought the L is a shorter set up.Sorry Bass I liked the before photos but thats only a personal preference.Sounds like the note is quite different too.Outboard motor from behind??
I'll keep hunting for an intact G system or get one made up close to original.
Regards
Peter Melbourne Australia

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Sorry Bass I liked the before photos but thats only a personal preference.

If you click on the link and read the whole story you'll see that the changes weren't because I didn't like the original look.

While getting it back on the road, in the most cost-effective manner, the exhaust came along at the right price. (Thank you ReJean!)

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[tkent02]

Thanks for all the info guys - as I thought the L is a shorter set up.Sorry Bass I liked the before photos but thats only a personal preference.Sounds like the note is quite different too.Outboard motor from behind??
I'll keep hunting for an intact G system or get one made up close to original.
Regards
Peter Melbourne Australia

You could always run the L system while you look for the G system. It would be a shame to not ride at all.