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'80 GS850GL exhaust question.

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My local motorcycle scrap/parts store has box after box of mufflers. I was looking at my bike to see if I could replace them for a different sound/style vs. the stock set up. I know I will have to find a 2 into 1 on each side, but it looks as if the top pipe is welded (lower pipe is clamped). Is this true (one welded and one clamped)? If so, that pretty much answers my question about replacing just the mufflers as opposed to the whole pipe setup. Has anyone just cut off the exhaust right before the muffler? Would I need to rejet at that point? Would it be too loud for street legal?

Thanks everyone.
 
Yes, you can cut it off, but a re-jet will be required. It will be too loud much above idle. You definitely won't be able to whack the throttle open without annoying everyone within half a mile. A lot of people have welded or clamped on other mufflers, but some tuning may be necessary to get it running smoothly.
 
Ironically enough, one of the popular options for an aftermarket muffler is found at your local Harley dealer. :eek:

The Sportster muffler fits on your cut-off pipes and actually looks pretty good in the pictures I have seen.
Have not heard any in person, so can't comment on the sound.

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