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Message started by Eddie Picasso on 02/09/16 at 16:20:59

Title: Non standard muffler
Post by Eddie Picasso on 02/09/16 at 16:20:59

So, I'm still restoring my '87 Savage, and now it's time for the new silencer / muffler. Before starting though, I also fitted new shocks at 1.5 " over size. However, using the standard down pipe, trying to fit a new 19" silencer has serious swingarm / silencer interference. Checking the photos on here I noticed many instances were the new silencer kicked out to clear the swingarm. Is there an easy way to do this, other than rotating the full exhaust system out? It looks like some have used an adapter to angle the silencer out, but I can't tell if these are home grown or available as bought items. Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Non standard muffler
Post by engineer on 02/09/16 at 16:43:42

The stock muffler mounts up with some built in angle to it that keeps it out away from the swing arm. When fitting after market mufflers most of us use an adapter. The technical section of this forum has an index and if you look down through it you will find information on almost every problem you might encounter.

This is the link to the adapter plan that Dave, one of the moderators, provided.

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1353284557

I welded up a similar one to fit my Harley Dyna muffler starting with some stock exhaust pipe from an auto parts store. Dave did a nice job of it and he provides some instructions.

Title: Re: Non standard muffler
Post by Dave on 02/12/16 at 05:26:06

The muffler mounting is made a lot simpler with an angle adapter. If you can't make one yourself, or don't want to run around trying to find a muffler shop to make you one...the one RYCA sells works just fine and can save you a lot of hassle.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Suzuki-Savage-S40-Exhaust-Muffler-Adapter-Cafe-Racer-Bobber-/121587070981?hash=item1c4f277805:g:KtcAAOSw-jhUASnS&vxp=mtr

Title: Re: Non standard muffler
Post by norm92de on 02/12/16 at 10:31:37

Has anyone tried spacing the stock muffler out away from the bike by fitting a spacer under the mounting bracket? Either at the muffler or at the connection to the bike frame.
I would like to fit 2" longer shocks for a better ride.
Any problems with the stock exhaust pipe? :-/

Title: Re: Non standard muffler
Post by Dave on 02/12/16 at 12:03:09

4F4E534C18134544210 wrote:

Any problems with the stock exhaust pipe? :-/

The stock muffler works OK....eventually it either rots out or the insides come loose. Once the inside comes loose the sound gets to be like an old wheezy VW exhaust.

I don't think you can do much to get the stock muffler to work with longer shocks.....the darn thing is really big.

Title: Re: Non standard muffler
Post by norm92de on 02/12/16 at 13:30:28

Thanks Dave,

Somehow I see a Dyna in my bike's future. Our local HD store seems to have them from time to time but at high prices for a used muffler. :'(

Title: Re: Non standard muffler
Post by Dave on 02/12/16 at 13:42:01

76776A75212A7C7D180 wrote:

Thanks Dave,

Somehow I see a Dyna in my bike's future. Our local HD store seems to have them from time to time but at high prices for a used muffler. :'(

I once posted an add on Craigslist that said I was looking for a DYNA muffer. And I got a really nice pair for $ 80 from a fellow that took them of his bike when he put some aftermarket mufflers on....they were in really nice shape.

Title: Re: Non standard muffler
Post by KennyG on 02/12/16 at 15:19:19

I have paid $25.00 for slightly used Sportster mufflers at American Eagle Harley Davidson in Corinth Texas.

Kenny G

Title: Re: Non standard muffler
Post by LANCER on 02/15/16 at 07:47:05

Worth considering: all stainless; good prices.

http://www.coneeng.com/pdf/motorcycle/MC%20finsihed%20Mufflers%20PDF.pdf

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