Suzuki gs550 exhaust?

Bradfire95 · 07-30-2012, 10:42 PM

So i'm getting my first bike from my girlfriends brother. it's a 1978 suzuki gs550. he told me that the guy he got it from cut off the exhaust pipes and gave it straight pipes. so i need to replace the muffler on it. i found a used set on craigslist, but it is for the 1980-1981 model. does anyone know if they will fit on the 1978 model??? i cant find what bike year parts are interchangeable. if anyone knows i would really appreciate it!

Thanks!

Dodsfall · 07-31-2012, 11:11 AM

They are different part numbers, which means something is different about them.

With a little ingenuity, they might be made to work.

z9nine · 07-31-2012, 01:29 PM

As long as pipe diameter is the same all you would really have to worry about is mounting brackets. Any weld shop would be able to reposition in for you if need be. If pipe diameter is different they do make tools to flare out exhaust pipes, they can be had from Habour Freight for a few bucks. They also make pipe flares that go from one size to another that can be had form most any automotive repair store.

Bradfire95 · 07-31-2012, 07:30 PM

i forgot to mention in my original post that the guy has the whole exhaust system. including the headers. its a 2-2 system. would the headers fit?

Sorry about that lack of information.

Dodsfall · 07-31-2012, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bradfire95

i forgot to mention in my original post that the guy has the whole exhaust system. including the headers. its a 2-2 system. would the headers fit?

Sorry about that lack of information.

The header pipes have the same part number, so my guess is that they will work just fine.

Bradfire95 · 07-31-2012, 07:47 PM

awesome!
one more thing, where were you able to look up the part numbers?

Dodsfall · 07-31-2012, 10:22 PM

They have diagrams at bike bandit, as well as numerous other sites.

07-30-2012, 10:42 PM	#1
Bradfire95 Verified Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: rochester NY Posts: 16	Suzuki gs550 exhaust? So i'm getting my first bike from my girlfriends brother. it's a 1978 suzuki gs550. he told me that the guy he got it from cut off the exhaust pipes and gave it straight pipes. so i need to replace the muffler on it. i found a used set on craigslist, but it is for the 1980-1981 model. does anyone know if they will fit on the 1978 model??? i cant find what bike year parts are interchangeable. if anyone knows i would really appreciate it! Thanks!

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z9nine What? Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Belleview Fl Posts: 622	As long as pipe diameter is the same all you would really have to worry about is mounting brackets. Any weld shop would be able to reposition in for you if need be. If pipe diameter is different they do make tools to flare out exhaust pipes, they can be had from Habour Freight for a few bucks. They also make pipe flares that go from one size to another that can be had form most any automotive repair store. __________________ Chrome is the Devil, Paint it black

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07-31-2012, 07:30 PM	#4
Bradfire95 Verified Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: rochester NY Posts: 16	i forgot to mention in my original post that the guy has the whole exhaust system. including the headers. its a 2-2 system. would the headers fit? Sorry about that lack of information.

07-31-2012, 07:47 PM	#6
Bradfire95 Verified Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: rochester NY Posts: 16	awesome! one more thing, where were you able to look up the part numbers?