Exhaust Compatibility

[jakeolsen]

I am shopping around for new exhaust for my '80 gs550e, and I am hoping to get into something that is somewhat like this. My main problem is that there are not many exhausts that I see out on the www that are being advertised as for a gs550. So are there any that are cross-compatible? I am really wanting to go with black if at all possible and a 4-1. I guess If I can't find any matches I can always go with Mac 4-1 Megaphone, but I am looking for a more modern look. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Nessism]

Mac is the only game in town for the 550 unless you find some old stock parts somewhere. If the pipes on your bike are half as nice as that photo in your signature shows, you would be crazy to take them off for a header.

 

[jakeolsen]

It doesn't look anywhere near as good as in the picture. Lots of deep pitting, and a small hole in one of the headers. I was hoping to get into a setup with pipes an a can, but I guess I can deal with the mac 4-1 setup.

 

[ShortyzKustomz]

You can always go custom too, or find a used mac and modify it. Im on the hunt for a cheap 4-1 for my 550e too, just to the collector, and making my own from there, You can get mandrel u bends for cheap and fab something up, Thats what I did on my bagged Yota when every shop said "we cant bend that"

 

[Guest]

Vance & Hines 4X1 for the 550...supposedly better than Mac quality & performance.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981...8218777QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

[Detroit Diesel Man]

I was looking at this but dont think it will fit my 750...its for a 550

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0366286588&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

[Einstein]

It's also for the 83+ 16V GS550ES models....

Have a look at Motad, they still make 4-1's for the 550.

John

 

[jakeolsen]

I checked on that site and couldn't find anthing for the 550. am i missing it?

 

[Einstein]

There are plenty places selling the Motad system.. it's not exactly cheap though, at around $440, and then shipping to the US would be expensive..

I was hoping someone over the pond may stock them.

This is just one seller.. so at least you can see what it looks like.

http://www.lm-spares.co.uk/acatalog/GS550_EC_EN_ET_EX_EZ_LT_LX_78-84_.html


John

 

[almarconi]

Vance & Hines 4X1 for the 550...supposedly better than Mac quality & performance.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-...Q5fAccessories

Much rather have this pipe than a Mac.

 

[Einstein]

Just found a US distributor for Motad...

http://www.annitori.com/

John

 

[Imreallycrazy]

I know this Thread has been dormant for a few months, But I had a question that fit the original topic.

Will this full, non stock, exhaust from a 81 GS750E fit my 80 GS550E? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Exha...6609555QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories


Thanks for any help!

Ben

 

[Einstein]

I doubt it, as the headers are smaller on the 550 than the 750

John

 

[mapball]

sorry but I dont believe that motad still manufacters an exhuast system for the gs550. MAC is the only manufacturer that still lists the bike on their website. However, certain stores may still have a motad gs550 system in stock but after they sell them, then.... all gone!

 

[Einstein]

I have contacted Motad here in the UK.. I await there response.

John

 

[Einstein]

Reply received from Motad...

Hi john,

unfortunatley there comes a time where we have to start looking at taking slow selling products out of our range,the GS550 is one of these and is no longer available.

Ian Howell
Motad Sales


So there you are.. no longer manufactured, however, there may still be a few new ones still hiding at the back of a few shops and distributors.


John

 

[Dreef1999]

Seems like this is the right place for this one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981...rcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e5c22d24c
what make is that exhaust?