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Message started by JPSavage on 03/18/16 at 09:39:08

Title: Stock exhaust and muffler for a 98?
Post by JPSavage on 03/18/16 at 09:39:08

Hey gang,

I picked up this bike a few weeks back and just started wrenching on it trying to figure out a few things and I realized that the exhaust/muffler does not look like any other savage exhausts I have seen. Could explain a few things.

Does anyone have a picture of a stock 98 exhaust and muffler?

Better yet, does anyone have a spare laying around that might be for sale?

Thanks in advance!

Title: Re: Stock exhaust and muffler for a 98?
Post by Dave on 03/18/16 at 10:57:13

The stock muffler for a 98 looks like any year muffler....they are all the same on the S40/LS650. You can even look on the Suzuki Motorcycle website at a photo of a 2015 or 2016 model....it is still the same.

Look in the Marketplace...there are some for sale.
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1455805254

Title: Re: Stock exhaust and muffler for a 98?
Post by old.indian on 03/18/16 at 11:29:46

Example of Dave's post : In the next couple of weeks I'll be replacing my system. Header, muffler (stock AND EMCO) as well as the lower heat shield. Not perfect, but pretty decent. i.e. No dents or damage. Just normal road wear. (No top collar, but you might find on EBay.)

Title: Re: Stock exhaust and muffler for a 98?
Post by Yoshi on 03/18/16 at 18:06:10

I have a stock muffler if you're interested

I have a mac muffler and dyna too

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/VduBpl/For%20Sale/20151108_201611_zpsjicgd4fi.jpg (http://s57.photobucket.com/user/VduBpl/media/For%20Sale/20151108_201611_zpsjicgd4fi.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Stock exhaust and muffler for a 98?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/18/16 at 20:52:56

Wouldn't go back to stock. The Dyna is the easy, cheap, nice looking/sounding muffler.

Title: Re: Stock exhaust and muffler for a 98?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/18/16 at 20:54:49

Wouldn't go back to stock. The Dyna is the easy, cheap, nice looking/sounding muffler.

Title: Re: Stock exhaust and muffler for a 98?
Post by Yoshi on 03/20/16 at 01:56:07

I have for sale a lightly used dyna I'm selling as a kit.
-dyna
-ryca adapter
-small heat shield
-header (already cut down 1" for ryca adapter)

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/VduBpl/For%20Sale/20151108_201405_zpschkpneot.jpg (http://s57.photobucket.com/user/VduBpl/media/For%20Sale/20151108_201405_zpschkpneot.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Stock exhaust and muffler for a 98?
Post by JPSavage on 03/20/16 at 06:44:12

Hi All,

Thank you for all of your help. I'm not sure which direction I want to go in. Stock, Dyna, Mac?

All I want is for the darn thing to stop backfiring so badly. I adjusted the carb to the point where I'm worried that that little screw will fall out and I'm not sure that I'm doing more harm than good. Can someone please let me know what the pros and cons are of these mufflers and if you offered to sell one, please pm me the price.

Thank you,
J-P :-[ :-[ (that's my confused look)

Title: Re: Stock exhaust and muffler for a 98?
Post by DesertRat on 03/20/16 at 07:41:49

JPSavage,

convert to the Dyna. Yoshi has one for sale above.
Then rejet the carb.
And then ask Dave "HOW TO USE YOUR THROTTLE."

Trust me on this, my bike sounded like a misfiring machine gun, the backfire was so bad. Did the above and changed my throttle habit/use and problems went away.

Thanks to DAVE and crew ;)

Title: Re: Stock exhaust and muffler for a 98?
Post by Art Webb on 03/20/16 at 08:21:14

yup. big singles are going to pop some, nature of the beast
Mine used to wake the neighbors sometimes after a spirited ride (fair play for their barking dogs waking me every morning) ;D

Title: Re: Stock exhaust and muffler for a 98?
Post by DesertRat on 03/20/16 at 08:28:39

I love that POP at gas stations ... makes everyone jump :D

Title: Re: Stock exhaust and muffler for a 98?
Post by old.indian on 03/20/16 at 08:31:16

143523352224023124500 wrote:

I love that POP at gas stations ... makes everyone jump :D

They don't "jump" in this neck of the woods..... They dive for cover......

Title: Re: Stock exhaust and muffler for a 98?
Post by Art Webb on 03/20/16 at 08:36:04

Mine spooked a cop at a gas station when we were doing the sisters last year ;D
I would definitely go for the Dyna if I were you OP, it sounds sooo good on a Savage

Title: Re: Stock exhaust and muffler for a 98?
Post by DesertRat on 03/20/16 at 08:46:18

spooking a cop might get return fire ... :o

Title: Re: Stock exhaust and muffler for a 98?
Post by Art Webb on 03/20/16 at 08:52:01

He wasn't THAT spooked ;D
He actually laughed when he realized what the noise had been

Title: Re: Stock exhaust and muffler for a 98?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/20/16 at 09:15:35

The Dyna has proven itself to be easily tuned to. Cheap, readily available, and good looking,nice sound..
First thing to check out is leaks. The header bolts are notorious for getting loose. And, you can shaft yourself wonderfully by trying to tighten it up, so it's never gonna leak again.
Adjust cold, one hand, thumb on the end by the nut, rotate by closing fingers. Don't involve the arm muscles. Feel of it. I used antisieze there. I'd rather hafta check it and adjust than watch it rust or twist it off.
When you go to swap out the muffler, remove the whole exhaust system and then wrestle the old one off the header.
Gotta be careful about those skinny little studs in the head.
That header and Dyna offer might be good.
How old is the Dyna? Miles run?

Title: Re: Stock exhaust and muffler for a 98?
Post by DesertRat on 03/20/16 at 09:26:40

I'd check the carb to head bolts too. mine were loose. In fact go around you bike and check ALL the nuts and bolts, I've lost a BUNCH

Title: Re: Stock exhaust and muffler for a 98?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/20/16 at 09:43:27

4E6F796F787E586B7E0A0 wrote:

I'd check the carb to head bolts too. mine were loose. In fact go around you bike and check ALL the nuts and bolts, I've lost a BUNCH

I'm NOT gonna do it, ohhh, but the Temptation is great.
You have been around long enough to know better than leave such low hanging fruit right in front of me. I've already taken a cheap shot at Art, so, my appetite is satisfied for now.

Title: Re: Stock exhaust and muffler for a 98?
Post by DesertRat on 03/20/16 at 10:13:31

I noticed it after I hit the post button ;)

Title: Re: Stock exhaust and muffler for a 98?
Post by LANCER on 03/20/16 at 10:17:10

7B6162020406310 wrote:

Hi All,

Thank you for all of your help. I'm not sure which direction I want to go in. Stock, Dyna, Mac?

All I want is for the darn thing to stop backfiring so badly. I adjusted the carb to the point where I'm worried that that little screw will fall out and I'm not sure that I'm doing more harm than good. Can someone please let me know what the pros and cons are of these mufflers and if you offered to sell one, please pm me the price.

Thank you,
J-P :-[ :-[ (that's my confused look)

Never exceed 3 turns out on the pilot screw. Beyond that you cannot be sure it will not vibrate loose. Once you get past 2 turns out you need a larger pilot jet, then go through the tuning process again starting at 1 turn out.

Title: Re: Stock exhaust and muffler for a 98?
Post by JPSavage on 03/23/16 at 16:23:27

Hey gang,

Trying to revisit this post from last (maybe two) week.

Does this diy look familiar to anyone? Looks like the guy welded the muffler to the exhaust. The stock bracket is still on the bike, at least I assume it's the stock bracket, b/c there's nothing attached to it!

Thanks again!