GS450 Got LOUD today

[exbellicus]

So today was my third day riding my new bike. At some point, it started sounding like a Harley. I really like the new sound, but it can't be good. It is coming from the left side right where the muffle mounts to the engine. I'm guessing either that gasket needs to be replaced, or the bracket? that hold it on has come loose.

My questions are will it probably get worse and potentially fall off, and can I keep it how it is? I understand it would slightly decrease my torque, but I've become fond of the deep low glug.

Thanks
Brett

 

[Billy Ricks]

Having a bad leak that close to the port is hard on exhaust valves.

 

[BassCliff]

HI,

Exhaust leaks are not good for GS motorcycles and other living things.

Before you spend money on parts, check the torque on the exhaust header bolts. Maybe something just came loose.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Charlie G]

You should check it out. Don't want to mess up the head. Hopefully it's not a broken stud.

cg

 

[Guest]

Tighten it down. Loosen both sides first and tighten evenly and don't overtighten.

 

[exbellicus]

Found the problem, lost one of the bolts! Headed to Home Depot to get another set.

Thanks for the tips
Brett

 

[Steve]

May sound silly, but I hope you got METRIC bolts.

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[Turtleface]

May sound silly, but I hope you got METRIC bolts.

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That's a good point. I work for Depot, the majority of our stock in bolts is all SAE. If it were me, I'd head down to ACE and get some stainless steel allen bolts. Depot probably won't have the right size.

If you do go the stainless route, use antiseize on the threads so that the bolts don't seize in the head.

 

[exbellicus]

I got them from Lowe's and yes, I got the right size. I took one of the bolts with me.