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roblee8908 · 08-28-2007, 03:21 PM

I drive a newly acquired Suzuki GS500E, it has some sort of aftermarket F1 muffler.

Keep in mind I know nothing about mufflers or bikes in general, but most the sport bikes I see around here have a higher pitch scream sound to them. (A mean sound)

Well, the GS500 seems to have more of a chuggy deeper sound to it, and I'm unsure if thats just the way the motor sounds, or if its this muffler thats on there.

Here's a picture of the muffler;

Thanks, Rob.

mtalicarox · 08-28-2007, 03:35 PM

... is there a question associated with the pictures/small write up?

**intimid8er** · 08-28-2007, 03:46 PM

Two things.

First. That's an aftermarket exhaust.

Second. The GS is a parallel twin. Since all the work is getting done by two cylinders it will sound deeper as opposed to a I-4. The fours will have the sound of a shrieking banshee. Especially, with an aftermarket exhaust.

Enjoy your ride!!!

(Psst.....the Eighties called.....they want them wheels back!)

roblee8908 · 08-28-2007, 04:12 PM

Yeah sorry, the question was basically, "is there a way to get the higher pitched sound out of the twin motor?"

Thanks for the info. And as far as the wheels go, they came like that stock apparently...Do you think it would do them justice to paint them black?

**intimid8er** · 08-28-2007, 04:15 PM

Don't apologize for asking a question. Especially one with a lot of merit to it.

The blacked out look is always sweet to me. Don't get me wrong. The white wheels are just fine, they just remind me of the Eighties.

roblee8908 · 08-28-2007, 04:52 PM

haha it is a 93 bike, so it isn't very far from the awesome eighties.

I was considering painting them a flat or gloss black though for a sleeker look.

**intimid8er** · 08-28-2007, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roblee8908

haha it is a 93 bike, so it isn't very far from the awesome eighties.

Suzuki didn't quite know when to ditch the Eighties look. I think they kept the white wheels for a few more years.

mtalicarox · 08-28-2007, 04:57 PM

my friends 03 gsxr 750 has white wheels.. came with the bike.. suzuki def didnt ditch the white wheels for a long timeee

08-28-2007, 03:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
roblee8908 Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 1993 Suzuki GS500E Location: Michigan Posts: 20	Muffler decision. I drive a newly acquired Suzuki GS500E, it has some sort of aftermarket F1 muffler. Keep in mind I know nothing about mufflers or bikes in general, but most the sport bikes I see around here have a higher pitch scream sound to them. (A mean sound) Well, the GS500 seems to have more of a chuggy deeper sound to it, and I'm unsure if thats just the way the motor sounds, or if its this muffler thats on there. Here's a picture of the muffler; Thanks, Rob. __________________ 1993 Suzuki GS500E - First bike.

08-28-2007, 03:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 10,087	Two things. First. That's an aftermarket exhaust. Second. The GS is a parallel twin. Since all the work is getting done by two cylinders it will sound deeper as opposed to a I-4. The fours will have the sound of a shrieking banshee. Especially, with an aftermarket exhaust. Enjoy your ride!!! (Psst.....the Eighties called.....they want them wheels back!) __________________ Song Pick of the Week 12/03 Booker T and the MG's - Green Onions Bonus for Buster The Airborne Toxic Event - Sometime Around Midnight I had no idea 20% ABV beer could get me drunk so fast!

08-28-2007, 04:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
roblee8908 Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 1993 Suzuki GS500E Location: Michigan Posts: 20	Yeah sorry, the question was basically, "is there a way to get the higher pitched sound out of the twin motor?" Thanks for the info. And as far as the wheels go, they came like that stock apparently...Do you think it would do them justice to paint them black? __________________ 1993 Suzuki GS500E - First bike.

08-28-2007, 04:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 10,087	Don't apologize for asking a question. Especially one with a lot of merit to it. The blacked out look is always sweet to me. Don't get me wrong. The white wheels are just fine, they just remind me of the Eighties. __________________ Song Pick of the Week 12/03 Booker T and the MG's - Green Onions Bonus for Buster The Airborne Toxic Event - Sometime Around Midnight I had no idea 20% ABV beer could get me drunk so fast!

08-28-2007, 04:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
roblee8908 Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 1993 Suzuki GS500E Location: Michigan Posts: 20	haha it is a 93 bike, so it isn't very far from the awesome eighties. I was considering painting them a flat or gloss black though for a sleeker look. __________________ 1993 Suzuki GS500E - First bike.

08-28-2007, 03:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
mtalicarox Banned Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2003 Suzuki GSXR 1000 (Blue/White) Location: Hopkinton MA Posts: 647	... is there a question associated with the pictures/small write up?

08-28-2007, 04:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
mtalicarox Banned Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2003 Suzuki GSXR 1000 (Blue/White) Location: Hopkinton MA Posts: 647	my friends 03 gsxr 750 has white wheels.. came with the bike.. suzuki def didnt ditch the white wheels for a long timeee

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