New rider from Portland or

Xyeti · 07-26-2013, 11:35 AM

Hi,
I just bought my first bike 2009 Suzuki GZ250. I have been riding it around town and it feels great.
I took it out on highway and it sustained 60mph with not much problems.

The original owners have replaced the stock muffler with a shorter but louder muffler. It sounds like lawnmower and I hate the sound of it.
Is there something anyone could suggest on getting the stock muffler? I looked around online they cost ~200 bucks to get one.

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Xyeti

Xyeti · 07-26-2013, 11:36 AM

I guess this is a n00b question. Is it possible to just replace the muffler without getting the entire exhaust on this bike?

Goose51683 · 07-26-2013, 11:37 AM

Its just my personal opinion but I HATED my stock muffler, it was so quiet that wildlife became an issue, I would literally have animals not hear me until I passed them. That included animals that were standing in the road.

Xyeti · 07-26-2013, 11:39 AM

Yeah, I understand the safety aspects of it. But the sound feels really off for this bike. Is there a middle of the road muffler that I can get that doesn't make the sound go like a lawnmower?

Goose51683 · 07-26-2013, 12:18 PM

I have an aftermarket muffler on mine that gives it a slightly deeper sound which I enjoy and it is a little louder which helps keep the critters away from the road.

Also you can replace the muffler with our replacing the entire exhaust. Look for a slip on muffler. I had to cut off my old muffler and slide on a new one. It is a really easy beginner project for these bikes. You might also look into some of the post regarding carb jets as you may want to change yours after changing the muffler.

Xyeti · 07-26-2013, 01:11 PM

Thanks Goose51683.

mole2 · 07-26-2013, 04:29 PM

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. As for the muffler check the link below. Ride safe.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid= ... &_from=R40

07-26-2013, 11:35 AM	#1
Xyeti Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Portland Posts: 4	New rider from Portland or Hi, I just bought my first bike 2009 Suzuki GZ250. I have been riding it around town and it feels great. I took it out on highway and it sustained 60mph with not much problems. The original owners have replaced the stock muffler with a shorter but louder muffler. It sounds like lawnmower and I hate the sound of it. Is there something anyone could suggest on getting the stock muffler? I looked around online they cost ~200 bucks to get one. ~~~ Xyeti Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-26-2013, 11:36 AM	#2
Xyeti Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Portland Posts: 4	Re: New rider from Portland or I guess this is a n00b question. Is it possible to just replace the muffler without getting the entire exhaust on this bike?
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07-26-2013, 11:37 AM	#3
Goose51683 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 621	Re: New rider from Portland or Its just my personal opinion but I HATED my stock muffler, it was so quiet that wildlife became an issue, I would literally have animals not hear me until I passed them. That included animals that were standing in the road. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-26-2013, 11:39 AM	#4
Xyeti Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Portland Posts: 4	Re: New rider from Portland or Yeah, I understand the safety aspects of it. But the sound feels really off for this bike. Is there a middle of the road muffler that I can get that doesn't make the sound go like a lawnmower?
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07-26-2013, 12:18 PM	#5
Goose51683 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 621	Re: New rider from Portland or I have an aftermarket muffler on mine that gives it a slightly deeper sound which I enjoy and it is a little louder which helps keep the critters away from the road. Also you can replace the muffler with our replacing the entire exhaust. Look for a slip on muffler. I had to cut off my old muffler and slide on a new one. It is a really easy beginner project for these bikes. You might also look into some of the post regarding carb jets as you may want to change yours after changing the muffler. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-26-2013, 01:11 PM	#6
Xyeti Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Portland Posts: 4	Re: New rider from Portland or Thanks Goose51683.
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07-26-2013, 04:29 PM	#7
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: New rider from Portland or Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. As for the muffler check the link below. Ride safe. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid= ... &_from=R40 __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold)
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