GRRRRR Getting REALLY tired of this 82'850G

[NascarFan]

I have replaced the Intake boots,cleaned the carbs,new front tire,clutch cable,flushed the brake fluid and now I just noticed(my own fault I know but still) My friggin'exhaust has holes in it at the connector pipe underneath.It looks like swiss cheese with really small holes all through it.I was trying to find a header just to be done with it and I cannot find one.


My question(s) is What if any exhaust will interchange with this? will a 750/1100 go on it?

I went to a farm show and watched this guy use some sort of like brazing rod except it was a silver rod, and I cannot find it anywhere.Will brazing work?

 

[legaleli]

I am in the same place you are!

I am in the same place you are!

I have replaced the Intake boots,cleaned the carbs,new front tire,clutch cable,flushed the brake fluid and now I just noticed(my own fault I know but still) My friggin'exhaust has holes in it at the connector pipe underneath.It looks like swiss cheese with really small holes all through it.I was trying to find a header just to be done with it and I cannot find one.


My question(s) is What if any exhaust will interchange with this? will a 750/1100 go on it?

I went to a farm show and watched this guy use some sort of like brazing rod except it was a silver rod, and I cannot find it anywhere.Will brazing work?

Let me know if you get an answer to the 750/1110 thing. It seems that all the after market pipes for 1982 are for NON 850s (i.e. 750 or 1100). I "THINK" (though I'm not sure), that the 1982 GS750 headers are spaced the same as the 850s... but you may have to make a frame adjustment to mount the pipes.

My pipes are rusted at the lowest point (where the water hole is located) and my premuffler is rust and dust. I am going to try to repair my pipes and I am looking for a replacement premuffler.

 

[teddux]

Will brazing work?

Sure will, but if it's ONLY the connector pipe, just replace it?

 

[spyug]

Relax and take a deep breath. This is all part and parcel of old bike ownership. If you ain't fixin it, it just hasn't broken yet....but it will.

If you're good with brazing rod and flame you can fix anything ( metal). I would pull everything off and have a good look at what you have to work with. I'm not sure if cross over pipes are available but surely you could find something to adapt from the local auto or muffler store.

In a pinch you can even use the cheap and cheerful "pop can" ( or soda can in your lingo) repair. Slice the ends off the can or cans and cut it open length wise. Wrap the "tin" around the pipe and secure with Bailing wire (they'd have that down at the tractor store I'd think). If you smear on some muffler cement between layers it make a fairly long lasting and airtight repair.

Now get to it and show us what you can do. Pics are always welcome.

Cheers,
Spyug

 

[ddaniels]

Relax and take a deep breath. This is all part and parcel of old bike ownership. If you ain't fixin it, it just hasn't broken yet....but it will.

If you're good with brazing rod and flame you can fix anything ( metal). I would pull everything off and have a good look at what you have to work with. I'm not sure if cross over pipes are available but surely you could find something to adapt from the local auto or muffler store.

In a pinch you can even use the cheap and cheerful "pop can" ( or soda can in your lingo) repair. Slice the ends off the can or cans and cut it open length wise. Wrap the "tin" around the pipe and secure with Bailing wire (they'd have that down at the tractor store I'd think). If you smear on some muffler cement between layers it make a fairly long lasting and airtight repair.

Now get to it and show us what you can do. Pics are always welcome.

Cheers,
Spyug

I don't know...there's just something cheap and non-permanent about the thought of using a pop can and bailing wire. If they're just tiny little holes, it probably wouldn't take much effort to fill them with brazing. Even some kind of heat resistant metal repair stuff would work.

 

[Mith]

I built a new crossover pipe for my 1981 GS550L. I don't know if yours is the same but mine looks like an 'H'. I purchased a length of 1.5" diameter steel electrical conduit. I cut two pieces to length and the crossover piece I cut using a 1.5" hole saw so both ends were curved. I used a 1.25" hole saw to drill a hole in each straight piece. Using the old one to line up the pieces I welded the assembly together. It works great. I hope this helps.

 

[gggGary]

This just showed up on my local Craigslist. Portage Wisconsin is the location.


I have an exhaust I removed from a 1980 GS850. This exhaust is in good , but not perfect condition!

I also have a large inventory of other Suzuki Parts

I will ship anywhere in the U.S. and I do accept Pay-Pal

Ed 608-617-2214

 

[teddux]

You could also just "blank-off" the crossover pipe.
2 posts and this guy is"GRRRRR", wtf?
FTW!

 

[chuck c]

I saw and bought a few of those silver sticks but I've never tried them. Yes, brazing might work but it depends on the size of the holes. If they are too big for it fill, you can cut and bend a piece of thin sheet to cover the area and braze that over them. Make it fit as tight to the pipe as you can. Brazing is like soldering, the closer the fit and smaller the gaps the better it works.

I went to a farm show and watched this guy use some sort of like brazing rod except it was a silver rod, and I cannot find it anywhere.Will brazing work?

 

[legaleli]

I saw and bought a few of those silver sticks but I've never tried them. Yes, brazing might work but it depends on the size of the holes. If they are too big for it fill, you can cut and bend a piece of thin sheet to cover the area and braze that over them. Make it fit as tight to the pipe as you can. Brazing is like soldering, the closer the fit and smaller the gaps the better it works.

The rust that is on my pipes at the connection of the muffler and the pipes looks like this:

As for my premuffler (the H connector for pipes 2 and 3) - I don't have a picture of that but the sleeves for the connector are rusted to hell - definitely would not hold up to a clamp - making one seems like a good idea but I wonder how much engineering goes into those things...

 

[Larry D]

I would take it to a local muffler shop and see what they can do for you.

 

[legaleli]

I would take it to a local muffler shop and see what they can do for you.

That's precisely what I'm doing with mine!

 

[jhillier449]

I have the old exhaust off my 1000G, its rusted,not origional but no holes, you are welcome too it, no charge.

 

[NascarFan]

You could also just "blank-off" the crossover pipe.
2 posts and this guy is"GRRRRR", wtf?
FTW!

I came out of "lurk mode".I signed on here ~ a year ago,when I first bought the bike and found this site.I had a LOT more post's on my other account,but I had to register due to inactivity,so it's not some random "GRRRR" poster.

 

[NascarFan]

I have the old exhaust off my 1000G, its rusted,not origional but no holes, you are welcome too it, no charge.

Any Ideas on shipping?? It would be going to zip code 12803.As long as shipping is an option I am all over that.

 

[Steve]

As long as it's only the crossover and the rest of the exhaust is in good condition, there is a solution for less than $20.

Go to Auto Zone, Pep Boys, Shucks, whatever auto parts store you have handy. Get a couple of lengths of 1 1/2" exhaust pipe. My store had an 18" section for $6.99 and a 24" section for $9.99. Unfortunately, they only had one of the shorter size, so I had to spend the extra money for one of the longer size. Cut them to 7" long, cut a couple of slots in the flared end, install them in place of the crossover.

The crossover in question. Note the output for #3:

A closer view:

I actually cut them to 7 1/2", but found that they were too long. Cut them at 7".
You can see the slots that will allow you to clamp them down.

Installed on the pipes with the original clamps:

Sorry, no picture of the finished install, but it works well and sounds good.

For those that might worry about changing the design of the exhaust, this is exactly what was on the '79 models.

And ... for those that might think I am rather brave (or some other adjective) for putting those parts on the carpet, ... that carpet is in the garage.

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[gggGary]

:clap::clap: Way to go dude that takes today's MacGyver award!:idea::idea: