exhaust question

[northwoods]

I want to add a little rumble to my exhaust on my 81' GS550L. Any suggestions?

[Guest]

Don't rip out the baffle. Save your pennies and get a 4-1

[tkent02]

Don't rip out the baffle. Save your pennies and get a 4-1

Better yet, get this:

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=140278

[northwoods]

So if i want a rumble in my exhaust I should switch to pods, 4-1 and put in a stage 3 jet kit?

[Mark Harrop]

Pods will also increase intake noise....which, when you are giving it the beans, sounds as good as a raspy exhaust!

Remember, pods are notorious for top-end wear (poor filtration) if not properly maintained. K&N s need to be oiled regularly.

If you make the change all at once (pipe, jets/pods) you will notice the most increase in "performance"...and the sound definitely adds to that feeling.

[Dan Ruddock]

The 550 has 137cc per cylinder which will never sound like a big cylinder will no matter what you do. Might be best to get a different bike. Dan

[mpls-ugly]

how about a LOT of rumble

I cut the stock exhaust off behind the passenger foot peg mount and threw a glass pack in the pipe. Its 1 1/2". and cheep pods Stg.3 jet kit. This is the Ghetto combo. A real 4-1 and K&N would be a more permanent way to go about it. But this is fun for $200.

[Gib]

I've got an '81 550L with a 4-in-1. Half the baffle was cut out and it there isn't any packing in it. Still very quiet. I bought this way, wasn't trying to make it rumble.