Muffler Swap - Page 6

mrlmd1 · 07-20-2011, 08:00 AM

RR - before you do anything, any mods to your bike, like Blaine said in another thread - do your research, search on here and other forums for advice and the experience of others who have done what you are contemplating. FYI. many, many members who have modded their exhaust, like drilled it out, or replaced it for a better sound, are totally unhappy with the result. Then you have to do it again, either because it's too loud, or the bike runs like crap and then you either go back to a stock exhaust or have to start messing with the carb. It sometimes is not a simple as just putting on another pipe or muffler. It may just be a complete waste of money and time, or it may be what you want, but do your homework first.

Rookie Rider · 07-20-2011, 03:29 PM

I know, i hear you, i still dont know what im gonna do yet.

Black Warrior · 07-21-2011, 06:34 PM

Update on what I was planning to do... had to weld the end of the pipe to not having a straight through design and put some holes in the part which is inside of the muffler.
Result: bike sounds muuuuuuuuch nicer, but not as quiet as I hoped it would be - but I started even enjoying it that way .... I will put some videos on youtube to show off my ride

geezer · 07-21-2011, 10:01 PM

i admit if elt the saame way when i did mine, this feeling will pass :lol:

Rookie Rider · 07-22-2011, 04:14 PM

You guys are killing me. Im just so confused. haha

**jonathan180iq** · 07-22-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rookie Rider

You guys are killing me. Im just so confused. haha

Ride and ride some more until you are proficient. Then, if you want, start piddling away with modifications.
I guarantee you that a good rider on a stock bike is smoother, faster and better than an inexperienced rider on a modified bike.

Water Warrior 2 · 07-22-2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jonathan180iq

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Originally Posted by Rookie Rider

You guys are killing me. Im just so confused. haha

Ride and ride some more until you are proficient. Then, if you want, start piddling away with modifications.
I guarantee you that a good rider on a stock bike is smoother, faster and better than an inexperienced rider on a modified bike.

Absolutely agree. Suzuki spent a lot of years making the GZ very user friendly. If it ain't broke don't fix it.

geezer · 07-22-2011, 06:30 PM

wow alot of folks are really against modding. :ghey:

blaine · 07-22-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by geezer

wow alot of folks are really against modding. :ghey:

We are a dying breed. :poke2: :tongue:

Water Warrior 2 · 07-23-2011, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by geezer

wow alot of folks are really against modding. :ghey:

Read a bit more carefully Geezer. We are against modding if that will make the inexperienced rider have a more difficult time gaining the skills to stay alive. A new rider should learn to ride and find out what the bike is capable of before making changes. That way they will have a background of experience to draw upon.
Having done very minor mods on a couple bikes has lead me to just leave 'em alone and ride 'em as is. The GZ is not a great candidate for mods in the quest for power. Any real world gains would cost as much as upgrading to a larger bike.
For those who like to tinker go for it. I would rather have a less fussy and more reliable ride under my butt.

07-20-2011, 08:00 AM	#51
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Muffler Swap RR - before you do anything, any mods to your bike, like Blaine said in another thread - do your research, search on here and other forums for advice and the experience of others who have done what you are contemplating. FYI. many, many members who have modded their exhaust, like drilled it out, or replaced it for a better sound, are totally unhappy with the result. Then you have to do it again, either because it's too loud, or the bike runs like crap and then you either go back to a stock exhaust or have to start messing with the carb. It sometimes is not a simple as just putting on another pipe or muffler. It may just be a complete waste of money and time, or it may be what you want, but do your homework first. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-20-2011, 03:29 PM	#52
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07-21-2011, 06:34 PM	#53
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geezer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: dahlonega GA Posts: 563	Re: Muffler Swap i admit if elt the saame way when i did mine, this feeling will pass :lol: __________________ 99 gz 250 and a currently dismantled fzr 1000
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07-22-2011, 06:30 PM	#58
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