GT 550 baffles
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GT 550 baffles
Well. here I am cleaning up the decent stock exhaust on my 74 GT550 and I notice there are no baffles in them. Looking on ebay, I see that they must be even more rare than unicorn poop and it would cost me over $1000. for a set which I am not excited about doing. Is there something else I can use? I was looking forward to an exhaust noise far less than my Kawasaki 500 with chambers. Or, is there a more restrained chamber set that I could look at? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: GT 550 baffles
I had a set of chambers made for my GT550A here in the UK by Mick Abbey who reckoned 20hp per cylinder was easily achievable. Ask around the skidoo folks near you, otherwise it's mainly Higgspeeds, which to my ears sound noisy & harsh.
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Re: GT 550 baffles
Jemco is another option. https://www.jemcoexhaust.com/products
Cornering clearance at the side stand can be an issue with the 3-into-3 aftermarket exhausts.
Cornering clearance at the side stand can be an issue with the 3-into-3 aftermarket exhausts.
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Re: GT 550 baffles
Fitted sidestand only on the 3-3 with 1" taller rear Hagons , and this will be going on the Dunstall resto this winter.
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Re: GT 550 baffles
I am hoping to find baffles or, the person I bought the bike from is going to look for them in his garage. Hoping to keep a quieter bike for a change and, the pipes are in very nice shape too.
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Re: GT 550 baffles
Can anyone give me baffle dimensions ? I have found a few different universal baffles which may fill the bill.
Thanks Dave
Thanks Dave
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Re: GT 550 baffles
I got the bigger baffles on ebay. I bought 2 crappy pipes and the seller removed the baffles and sent them separately. Now it is just a matter of finding someone to do the same with the inner ones.
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Re: GT 550 baffles
The smaller baffles are used in the GT380 also,same part number.
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Re: GT 550 baffles
Thanks Karl. I did find that out. Too bad they aren't the same as the 750. Their pipes and baffles are more available it seems.