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Title: G5 exhaust options
Post by: Allflatblack on January 20, 2015, 12:56:27 PM: The exhaust on my G5 is really beat. Not rust but the chrome is burnt and there is a small hole in the base of one otherwise nice muffler. I assume that these are chromed steel so no nice welding repairs would come out looking good. I have seen the stuff available at online stores mistral etc, but can not find Bub for sale anywhere online with a listing for this bike. Any good suggestions?

John
Title: Re: G5 exhaust options
Post by: Curtis Harper on January 20, 2015, 01:28:15 PM: I have just a few of these left.

http://www.harpermoto.com/valtek-mufflers.html
Title: Re: G5 exhaust options
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on January 20, 2015, 01:33:11 PM: Bub stopped making Guzzi mufflers years ago.

IIRC, MAC makes a set of mufflers for that model or ones that could be made to work easily enough.
https://www.denniskirk.com/4405936.sku?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&gclid=CjwKEAiAlvilBRC5ueCzkpXb4kgSJADxop1BEE3-FRqenyk0iPYKIhxxeykDvCJhK_PLLv3WUKW6zBoCq6Tw_wcB (https://www.denniskirk.com/4405936.sku?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&gclid=CjwKEAiAlvilBRC5ueCzkpXb4kgSJADxop1BEE3-FRqenyk0iPYKIhxxeykDvCJhK_PLLv3WUKW6zBoCq6Tw_wcB)

I installed a pair of inexpensive Emgo 27" mufflers on a customer's Convert and they worked and sounded quite nice. I did fabricate better brackets than those supplied with the mufflers.

http://www.powersportsuperstore.com/Emgo-Dunstall-replica-Reverse-cone-Universal-Muff-p/4146004.htm

(http://www.antietamclassiccycle.com/1e5f1350.jpg)
Title: Re: G5 exhaust options
Post by: Two Checks on January 20, 2015, 02:24:40 PM: I can vouch for the Valteks. I know a guy with a set on a G5. Fit perfectly, look good and sund great. Not loud, just a bit deeper sound.
Title: Re: G5 exhaust options
Post by: Allflatblack on January 20, 2015, 06:20:42 PM: Thanks for the options guys!
Title: Re: G5 exhaust options
Post by: Groover on January 21, 2015, 08:10:44 AM: Nice choices, are the Valtek's glass packed?
Title: Re: G5 exhaust options
Post by: Two Checks on January 21, 2015, 08:30:29 AM: Hmm....dont remember....I think so, and repackable.

Curtis, to the white phone!
Title: Re: G5 exhaust options
Post by: Curtis Harper on January 21, 2015, 10:17:27 AM: The Valtek is a 3" diameter muffler with a repackable baffle with a 1' ID core.
Title: Re: G5 exhaust options
Post by: Bill Havins on January 21, 2015, 10:37:55 AM: If you want stainless steel Keihan System in the U.K. builds OEM replicas for about $418 per pair (at today's exchange rate). Freight (about three days - you don't have any choice) is about $78 (or was to my door in Texas).
Title: Re: G5 exhaust options
Post by: ritratto on January 21, 2015, 12:53:05 PM: Quote from: Bill Havins on January 21, 2015, 10:37:55 AM
If you want stainless steel Keihan System in the U.K. builds OEM replicas for about $418 per pair (at today's exchange rate). Freight (about three days - you don't have any choice) is about $78 (or was to my door in Texas).

I would like to know more about these! Do you have photos and contact info?
Title: Re: G5 exhaust options
Post by: Groover on January 21, 2015, 01:10:10 PM: I think it's these:

http://www.keihan.co.uk/catalogue.html#

(http://www.keihan.co.uk/catalogue/1014_0.jpg)
Title: Re: G5 exhaust options
Post by: Allflatblack on January 21, 2015, 01:13:09 PM: I am building a stainless exhaust for my race bike and the thought occurred to me that I might save money making one for the guzzi. The bends are not cheap but it would be interesting to try to build a nice 2-1 system. Things to ponder
Title: Re: G5 exhaust options
Post by: Groover on January 21, 2015, 01:16:20 PM: I've also thought of a 2-1 system as I think they do perform better, but the duals... they look so cool!