I don't want a loud bike but I'd like to be able to hear the engine some. Anybody had good luck, or bad luck, with any aftermarket exhausts?

Got Motad stainless steel on my 1500 and they sound great. Bit of noise but not too much that makes grannies want to jump with fright. Just fitted the S/S frontpipes as well a few months ago as I blew through the pipes that were fitted. To rusty to weld so bit the bullet. Got them online £50 cheaper than my local dealer could supply the same pipes for.

Thanks for the response. I've got the GL1800. I'm faced with either Cobra, Torq Master or one other brand. They all seem to sound about the same on the internet but would like to hear some in person. Don't know about the quality of each either. I just don't want my motorcycle to be quieter than my car . . .

I have a 93 Gl1500 ,love the bike but was wanting a bit more sound.In an experiment I ground off the rivets holding the restrictive stock turndowns in the mufflers and fired the bike.Sounds like a Ferrari.After I decided to keep things that way I trimmed the remaining pipe flush with the muffler end and had 4" chrome dumps bumped up slightly to slip over the weld on the muffler end and welded the with my MIG on the inside so the weld isn't visible.I've had many compliments on the modification and the sound difference.If anyone would like pics of the finished product flip me your email and I'll send them off.

If anyone would like pics of the finished product flip me your email and I'll send them off.
Would love to see your finished project, marko@corelusa.com . I've got a '94 SE, it has TorqueMasters on it at the moment...but I'm considering modifying the pipes to accept a set of these:
http://tailgunner-exhaust.com/imgphotos/Smoke_wagons_1.jpg

I'd love to see a picture. E-mail address is glazguy@comcast.net

my 1200 makes way more noise than my 1500 and no i don't want more noise it's annoying on long rides

Hello, I too would like to see the mod, alway looking for ways to improve

salrman@hotmail.com
Thank you

I don't want a loud bike but I'd like to be able to hear the engine some. Anybody had good luck, or bad luck, with any aftermarket exhausts?

I almost got stuck with that one too. Some buddies on another forum made me realize I was listening to my riding pals (mostly HD's) and looking more to their tastes rather than my own. Riding Japanese is never going to win in that circle anyway, no matter what it actually is; some tolerate but most will (not openly usually) ridicule somehow. I can see the allure in making a 'strong silent type' GL shriek like a Porsche 959 with the tap wide open (I had a custom cruiser with :eek: shotguns) under certain conditions. The Torquemaster Exotics with a set of Torque Tuubs would do it but it's not really what a Goldwing is about. But let's see, there are removeable quiet baffles (+2db over stock) for when the Mrs. is aboard....hmmm:rolleyes:

Interesting topic, I have owned my goldwing for a month now. It is a 2006 model year with Torq master exhaust installed by the dealer.
I find at crusing speeds the harmonic resonance is bothersome and gives me a headache on longer rides. I am considering going back to stock. I picked the goldwing for a comfortable cruze. This exhause is just not enjoyable to me. This is my first day on the forum, I came here looking for this topic!

If you still have the stock system the I'd say go back to it. If not, then contact Torquemaster and get a set of the baffles to tone it down a might. I've spoken with them and they're super folks. Still torn with my decision; kinda like the idea of shakin' up my Harley friends a bit. They can't catch me unless I let 'em, but it would be fun to pinch their ears for a change.

I have a 95 SE and would like to do the same.

This past weekend we were taking a break at a local gas station, many bikes were in and out while several of us hung out. I heard something pulling in that caught my attention and behold it was another 08 wing just like the one I own. I have been researching exhausts so I decided to ask this owner what brand did he have, he replied Cobra. When his group pulled off several people still in the parking lot comented on how good that wing sounded. ASAP I will be adding the cobra pipes to mine.

So what DID it sound like? Fuller, deeper, how much louder etc? Part of the allure of the Wing is it's quiet but powerful engine. I've heard Valkrie 1500's with six-pack pipes that wail like a Porsche at full song, and it is pretty cool, but they are loud; not what I would consider tasteful on a big tourer.

I like being a little different.

I'm running a '78 GL1000 with a Weber 28/30 and 36 inch straight pipes 1 3/4 I.D. with out baffles. I enjoy the full chorus when I ride.:p

This combo is giving me better than 40 mpg and will run 0 to 70 in a very respectable time. 70 is 5k on the tach in third, and also 20 over the speed limit for 11 miles from where I am sitting right now. :rolleyes:

I like it this way.:D

I started a thread a month or two back asking this same question. Not much out there in the way of help. I checked all I could online and even ran into a few people with different exhaust out on the road. I found the Cobra to look good and sound decent on anothers GL. I went ahead and bought the Cobras and installed on my 08 GL1800 and they sound awesome!! Quite a bit louder than stock. It was hard to tell in my garage when I started it up, but on the road you hear the difference. Going through underpasses or tunnels and you can really hear them. Now, having said that, let me also say that the resonance is quite bothersome. And since I am a little youner than the average GL rider and got off a VTX1800 with loud pipes for me to say this must mean it is worste than it sounds. But I kept the stock exhaust and have no plans on putting it back on. I have only about 300 miles on them since install and once I go on a long trip I might change my mind. So for now I say, If you bought your Wing for a nice quiet long haul cruiser, leave it alone, if you bought it for any other reason, put the aftermarket exhaust on it, just do not get rid of your stock pipes, you may still want them.

Why on earth would anyone want to make a Goldwing louder? Personally, I like hearing the wind whizzin' by. :D

Haven't ever been knocked off your machine by a cager yet, have you?:eek:

Loud Pipes DO Save Lives!:D

Haven't ever been knocked off your machine by a cager yet, have you?:eek:

Loud Pipes DO Save Lives!:D
I have heard that before that loud mufflers save lives, I'm not so sure about that, but do belive the flashing head lites do.Thats just my better choice. Loud mufflers in my younger days I guess, but not any more. I prefer to just cruise in silence now.

I'm almost 60, and I prefer the pipes louder.
The pulsating headlight thing is really not feasable with the early wings minimal electrical systems. They are under enough of a stress as it is.
Plus the pulsing headlight won't do a thing for you if the cagers are trying to switch lanes in to you from behind or the sides.
The loud pipes keep them off your tail.

I'm almost 60, and I prefer the pipes louder.
The pulsating headlight thing is really not feasable with the early wings minimal electrical systems. They are under enough of a stress as it is.
Plus the pulsing headlight won't do a thing for you if the cagers are trying to switch lanes in to you from behind or the sides.
The loud pipes keep them off your tail.
ok, I wasn't thinking about my tail ,good thought. But I don't see any more currant drawn because of the flashing head light that I was aware of.I now for sure will change my 1157s to Leds to help. I agree with the older bikes about lacking decent amperage output. When I first got mine and drove around the city only at very low RPM for a few days, I noticed the newer battery was getting weak to start. I now put a battery tender on all the time. WA9FWT Phil

Hi Gang,

Anyone using replacement mufflers from J.C. Whitney? Are these any good? I'm "restoring" a 79 GL1000 for resale and need mufflers. The budget is pretty tight.

thanks!

Rich

Hi Gang,

Anyone using replacement mufflers from J.C. Whitney? Are these any good? I'm "restoring" a 79 GL1000 for resale and need mufflers. The budget is pretty tight.

thanks!

Rich I'd be looking on ebay for a good factory set on a resto

I'd be looking on ebay for a good factory set on a resto

Thanks for the reply Heavy,

I've been watching eBay. I think the last decent set I saw went for $250+ The mufflers I'm looking at on J.C. are $58 each.

Rich

Thanks for the reply Heavy,

I've been watching eBay. I think the last decent set I saw went for $250+ The mufflers I'm looking at on J.C. are $58 each.

Rich

When I was thinking resto I was thinking like a factory restoration

Yeah, I guess I should call it a refurbushing. I like to keep bikes as original as possible, but I have to consider costs and resale value. Any original exhaust will be about 30 years old and unless it's a NOS ($$$!) will likely have some rust damage. I'm not familiar with Goldwings. I bought this one (1979 because it was close. Pretty cool machine but I don't really know what I'll be able to sell it for when I get her all fixed up. I expect to have $1100 to $1500 in it. Like most of my motorcycle pojects I'll probably earn about $2.00 an hour for my labor. :-o

Rich

ok, I wasn't thinking about my tail ,good thought. But I don't see any more currant drawn because of the flashing head light that I was aware of.I now for sure will change my 1157s to Leds to help. I agree with the older bikes about lacking decent amperage output. When I first got mine and drove around the city only at very low RPM for a few days, I noticed the newer battery was getting weak to start. I now put a battery tender on all the time. WA9FWT Phil

Run a lower gear, then. Try to keep your operating range around 3K on the tach.:cool:

And if it is discharging your battery at slow speeds, (any thing under 1700 on the tach) then I would look at the connection in the large yellow wires under the side cover with the battery. I eliminated the connector in mine, and soldered and heat-shrink wrapped the individual wire sets. :eek:That connector will take out both your regulator and alternator.:eek: And check your ground connections to make sure they are tight.

Like most of my motorcycle pojects I'll probably earn about $2.00 an hour for my labor. :-o

Rich Thats about 25.00 dollars per hour more than what I get for my restoration vehicles, lol

Thats about 25.00 dollars per hour more than what I get for my restoration vehicles, lol

Ha ha, it's a labor of love. ;^) Actually I do get alot of satisfaction out of taking old neglected motorcycles and getting them all fixed up. I have a buffing wheel and it doesn't cost much more than labor to get those parts shiny, and I enjoy the mechanicals issues. Makes a mess out of my shop though!

The only loud bike i've owned was a Kawie 650 with a 4-1 Kerker.That got it out of my system years ago.I'm with Radarsdad,either the wind or my favorite XM station.

Man, you never owned a set of Lake Pipes, did you?

Lotsa desert.
I 10 runs due south for 40 miles to the small city of Casa Grande then turns east at that point and off towards Tucson.

I 8 starts there (or ends depending on which direction you are running at the time) and goes on over towards Yuma and eventually San Diego.

Old Tucson down sw of Tucson itself is where they film a lot of westerns (The third Back to the Future comes to mind). I believe you can tour it.

There is a very large Air Museum in south Tucson that I really enjoyed last year. Spent about 6 hours there looking at aircraft of various forms and eras.

Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa and Apache junction are right on top of each other. It's like living in LA at times.

There is a place called Rawhide that is a western theme town with a pretty decent steak house and cowboys shooting at each other.

Or old Tombstone which is the same way but the whole town is in on it. Has the worlds largest rose tree that should just be starting to bloom about then. The Best Western just out side of town is pretty decent and has a really nice view up to the ne across about 50 miles of desert landscape in the direction of Lordsburg NM About 2 maybe 2 1/2 hours from Phoenix on the other side of Tucson. 75 mph freeway most of the way.

East of Phoenix about 65 or 70 miles is Globe/Miami which is a mining town. Some nice twisties getting there.

North of Phoenix is Carefree/Cave Creek and past there is 7springs, but after leaving Carefree I don't remember the road being paved. Been 4 years since I was up that way.
7 Springs is a small 10 place camp ground.

SE of Phoenix about 70 miles is Florence, where the Country Thunder concert week goes on every year. I think it is about that time, but will have to look that up.

And then there is the Renaissance Fair that takes place about that time too. People all dressed up like King Arthur's Court, if you are into that sorta thing.

Az: I have an old friend who lives in Deming NM. I was considering an overnight ride there. I love a bike and miles of desest scenery. I may, however, settle for a ride through Globe and Rooselvelt Lake. A three day journey or three one day journeys.

Through Globe and on into Silver City would probably be a nice ride.
I've only done it in my Pickumup and not on the bike. It was also close to 110 in the shade at the time. And there is no shade!

Yes. I was thinking of staying on 70 from Globe through Duncan to I 10. Silver City looks like a nice side step if I have the time or interest.
You better pack your bags with a lot of that snow for the 110 Heat.
I remember one time biking in GA it was so hot we had to wait until evening to travel down the hyways..I never thought it would get that hot that I could not ride a bike.
Hope you have a great get a-way..

WA9FWT Phil

i bought my first wing ,an 05 with 6k miles last yr.was too quiet,my roadstar has rinehart street headers & and my S&S chopper has upswept open pipes.i put on a set of cobra slip ons and it sounded ok,but wanted better ,so i installed a set of torque loops (elliminates the catillac converters and makes true dual exhaust)sounds awesome! like a mazaratti ,don't find it annoying at all,but i'm oldschool and think any bike or hot rod should have a nice sound to it!

i bought my first wing ,an 05 with 6k miles last yr.was too quiet,my roadstar has rinehart street headers & and my S&S chopper has upswept open pipes.i put on a set of cobra slip ons and it sounded ok,but wanted better ,so i installed a set of torque loops (elliminates the catillac converters and makes true dual exhaust)sounds awesome! like a mazaratti ,don't find it annoying at all,but i'm oldschool and think any bike or hot rod should have a nice sound to it!
I agree with the nice sounding bike engines, but not on mine any more.From a distance no better sound herd then a cool exhaust system. But when I ride now, the silence is golden so too speak.Age
70 and whats yours ?
WA9FWT Phil

I'll be 59 next month.

My exhaust is the way I like it. Actually the straight pipes with no mufflers or baffles and no crossover aren't really that loud.:D

I'm running 36 inch long by 1 3/4 ID tubing, one on each side.:cool:

According to the exhaust tuning sites, I am actually a little long.:eek:

You tune them by either painting them with hi-temp or use a special crayon to run a line down each one. Where the crayon stops melting or the paint quits burning off is where you trim them. I wanted the sound out behind my wife so went a little longer. She says it isn't to loud, and so far the cops haven't objected. That's what I go by.:rolleyes:

Thanks for the response. I've got the GL1800. I'm faced with either Cobra, Torq Master or one other brand. They all seem to sound about the same on the internet but would like to hear some in person. Don't know about the quality of each either. I just don't want my motorcycle to be quieter than my car . . .

I have Cobra and very happy with them;)
http://wingstuff.com/pgroup_detail.php?pgroupid=3567

I have a set of cobras and want stock ones. i love em. the boss thinks there to loud. phil

By boss, do you mean wife?
I asked mine about that both with her on the bike and either in the house or in the car behind my bike. She told me no, they are not too loud.

I also went to my neighbors with the same questions, and nobody objected to my straight pipes.

i have a set of stock mufflers from my 05 ,like new,$100.00 plus shipping! bob at veitb11@bellsouth.net

On the Kawi 1200 sportbike I have a set of Madaz (mad ass) pipes on it and they talk. On the Wing however, I tend to love the lack of noise except the 70's rock playing.

the only way to make the wing sound better is to make it stelthy---- I want to have to look at the tack to see if the engine is still running ---the loudest thing on the wing should be the radio/ passanger

On mine if I baffle the exhaust enough to make it quiet (i.e. installing mufflers) then I can hear the intake. And that can be quite loud too.

I have an 01 goldwing I bought used with about 30K miles. I put a set of Cobra exhaust on. I like them but it seems they are always dripping condensation after getting hot. Has anybody else experienced this? Will it go away after awhile?

How far do you ride?
A ten mile or so ride should keep them nice and moisture free.
If they still drip after that, it might be an indication of something wrong. Like maybe float seat leak or something else letting in too much fuel.

A better mechanic should be along to help, soon.

How far do you ride?
A ten mile or so ride should keep them nice and moisture free.
If they still drip after that, it might be an indication of something wrong. Like maybe float seat leak or something else letting in too much fuel.

A better mechanic should be along to help, soon.

Thanks for the input. I will pay closer attention to when it does it, and after how far I have ridden. My mechanical ability is pretty much limited to installing a few aftermarket parts, oil changes etc so thanks for help.

Reading this thread makes me ask this question.
Anyone install the torque loops and leave the stock mufflers on?
I would like a bit louder exhaust, more power and better mileage without the pain of the whole kit and caboodle.
Any thoughts on this?
08 GW 1800

where's the pain,it would be the same amount of work! if you just want alittle more power & sound just change to cobra mufflers,if it is still to quiet then cut out the catallitac converters/crossover and install the torque loopz,either way you have to take off the mufflers.

where's the pain,it would be the same amount of work! if you just want alittle more power & sound just change to cobra mufflers,if it is still to quiet then cut out the catallitac converters/crossover and install the torque loopz,either way you have to take off the mufflers.

LOL actually the pain I was referring to, the dollars, 300 verses 800.
Your absolutely right about taking off the mufflers anyway I go. My thought was, spend 300 for torque loopz for more power, sound with out breaking the bank. Just wondering if any one has approached it this way, and if they were happy with both sound and power?

i would buy the cobra mufflers phil is selling in the classifieds on this site (100.00) first,and go from there. BOB

You can buy Jardines. They will set you back i think with shipping $400 from JC Whitney. I have a 84 and I put together a custom exhaust. I bought 2 glass packs from JCW they cost me bout 40 dollars. Went down to my local muffler shop and the installed a real nice set up for me.The mufflers were 24 in long with a 3 1/2 round diameter.Each end had a 2 inch inlet and outlet. The sound is fabulous!! Just like a Porsche!!! The whole deal with shippin cost me $140.Make sure the mufflers go on at the end. Put 2 2 1/4" chrome turn downs that I got from OREILLYS AUTO Parts on the ends of the glasss packs. I painted all the stuff with high heat flat black paint. They mounted the glass packs under the saddel bags. They used the same mounting place for the pipes on the passenger pegs.

Nicely done Twobeer! Maybe you could post a couple pics of the finished job?

I have pics in gallery or I could email u some

Do they have the baffles installed? I heard that tones them down a bit. I want to try that brand myself.

The baffles are an option, and I would get them for when the little woman is with me. They (supposedly) bring the noise level to within 2Db of stock.

I just purchased an 89 GL1500 and I'm not sure what it has for pipes on it but they are far louder than what I want for day cruising. The ones on the bike look like Torque Masters but I'm not sure how to determine the exact brand. I plan to change back to the OEM exhaust next season. Is there a place that sells them for a better price than anyone else ? Is there a way to determine what I have on the bike now ? I couldn't see any identifying marks while making a quick examination.

LSC, if you think they may be Torqmasters, putting in the quiet baffles is a very cost efficient option. That brings them to within 2Db of stock, and you can always take 'em out when you're feeling rammy! I'd give them a call 866 683 1825 and ask for Jimmy. He'll also likely be able to tell you how to identify if they are indeed Torqmaster pipes:D

LSC, if you think they may be Torqmasters, putting in the quiet baffles is a very cost efficient option. That brings them to within 2Db of stock, and you can always take 'em out when you're feeling rammy! I'd give them a call 866 683 1825 and ask for Jimmy. He'll also likely be able to tell you how to identify if they are indeed Torqmaster pipes:D

They do look like Torquemasters as compared to pictures I've seen but they may all look the same for all I know. There are currently baffles in there. Are you saying that these are MORE baffles and how are they held in ... if you know ?

Thanks

In my e-mails with Jimmy, he said that there is a set of extra quiet baffles that he can supply for around $40-50 if memory serves. I'm seriously looking at either the Kingsnakes or the Daytonas with a set of torqloopz for my bike. Baffles out for when I'm feeling me oats or riding with my HD buddies (Jimmy says it's liable to make the boys pee themselves when I crack the throttle:D), baffles in for when the Missus is with me. It's just one or two bolts that hold them in as far as I know. The pipes are far less weight than stock too, and the loopz takes the catalytic converter out of the system so even less weight and backpressure = more powa and better throttle response. Might even get better mileage if I can keep the revs down. Beautiful thing is, I can always remove the loopz and re-install the cat if it's too loud or I'm heading into California. Going to hang on to my stock pipes too.

I have had 3 wings and one was purchased with different pipes. I prefer the stock quiet pipes myself. I also have a loud V-twin bike but as another poster stated, the quiet is nice on long rides or multi-day rides. Loud is OK if you are bar hopping with a group but wings usually don't do the local bar hop very well !!!

Ok, so I'm gonna drop the hammer on this but I'm gonna take it one step at a time. I got my tax refund yesterday (woohoo!) so I'm ordering my Kingsnakes today, along with the extra baffles in case the war dept thinks they're too loud. Holding off on the torq loopz for now but still considering them for later. Going to change the passenger footboards at the same time, so that they all match (Kuryakin) since the stock ones look so goofy beside the shiny Kury's.

I finally did call and speak with "Jimmy". Extremely helpful guy. I recommend him just from talking to him.

Now the downside ... they are not his pipes. His measure 3 7/8's inside diameter and these are 3 3/8's inside diameter. Is there anyone with that size pipes that can send me in another direction ? Also from the current baffle to the end of the exhaust there is just a shade over two inches of room. Doesn't seem like enough for another baffle.

He also gave me a web address that doesn't seem to work. Can anyone help ??
GL1500riders.org
I tried it with "www" and without but got nothing.

That's really a shame. My pipes should be here soon; should be fun

I may very well end up getting a system from them. He quoted me a price which is far more than a set of baffles but about half the OEM prices. Since I just bought the bike I'm a bit tapped out for cash but we'll see.

I don't want a loud bike but I'd like to be able to hear the engine some. Anybody had good luck, or bad luck, with any aftermarket exhausts?

chromeworld.com has 2 different mufflers to choose from I have the daytona great sound not loud has nice deep mellow sound

chromeworld.com has 2 different mufflers to choose from I have the daytona great sound not loud has nice deep mellow sound

chromeworld.com has 2 different mufflers to choose from I have the daytona great sound not loud has nice deep mellow sound
I'm basically looking for stock sound but not stock price. In looking through Honda dealers at OEM prices they are close to $600.00. The ones I have are in good shape but just have a deep, mellow, throaty sound that I'm not real interested in. I want the bike to be super quiet.

I'm basically looking for stock sound but not stock price. In looking through Honda dealers at OEM prices they are close to $600.00. The ones I have are in good shape but just have a deep, mellow, throaty sound that I'm not real interested in. I want the bike to be super quiet.

Just make sure you get the right pipes, you don't want to have to rejet the carbs for poor performance.
WA9FWT Phil

Just make sure you get the right pipes, you don't want to have to rejet the carbs for poor performance.
WA9FWT Phil
OK ... so I am new to owning a Wing even though it is a used one. What determines the need for rejeting the carbs ? What after market companies does everyone recommend ? I'm looking for the most quiet pipes available.

Haven't ever been knocked off your machine by a cager yet, have you?:eek:

Loud Pipes DO Save Lives!:D

you havent gone to a nice campground before, while touring across the USA, many camp sites wont allow those HD riders with loud pipes. Also, many state parks are also applying this rule. I want to increase the note on my wing, with class, not annoring.

I do not want a bunch of racket on my bike esp on long rides. Frankly i don't think noisy valks and 6 cyl wings sound pretty anyway. Pretty is a Velocette or AJS wound out, or a Bonneville at speed or even a Triumph triple. It stops there.

A Harley 250 Sprint sounded really nice, too.

My 1000 Virago had nice bikes and was a bit loud, but not Harley loud. When I was getting my GW, the first thing I was looking for was new pipes to make it sound like a “real bike” but now I am no longer looking and enjoy the quiet ride although I still get the urge sometimes. My HD buddies call me the sewing machine but that is OK. When I was buying my bike it was a big decision to go with the GW over the Ultra Classic but I know I made the right decision and I have you fellows to thank because I was on here reading your threads about HD Vs GW. This year while motoring up from Florida we arrived in Myrtle Beach for “Bike Week” and as some of you know, Bike week is not welcomed in Myrtle Beach anymore and is really on both sides. 95% of the bikes were HD and the noise was deafening. I also have a Honda rider who has put on real loud pipes and he and his wife wear ear plugs and the rest of us try not to ride behind him. So to end this, loud pipes might keep the cagers off your back but it also keeps your friends off your back.

Ya I know,
Your thinking "what?". :confused:But I'm serious, I wear foam earplugs when I ride. I've got a '93 with Torque Master mufflers. Wearing the plugs seems to tone down the harmonics combined with what wind noise I get. I then turn up the stereo a little which actually makes the stereo sound better. Actually nothing kills your hearing quicker than wind noise. But I don't put them in so tight that I can't hear anything. I also don't end up with a head ache at the end of a long ride. Thought about taking out the baffles just to see what I'd get. :eek: When someone comments on the present tone I always remind them to think Porsche or Lamborgini (sp). And yes, that always brings a laugh. I know I like em...

:)Oops, guess you couldn't tell I was responding to a post from last year on this subject. Wouldn't know I'ma newbie eh? ;) As far as campgrounds go, I've never had a problem. ok... that is all for now...

my 1200 makes way more noise than my 1500 and no i don't want more noise it's annoying on long rides I have an 86 Aspencade with exhaust that you cant tell the bike is running! I live in a retirement area where I need to have loud pipes. Want to trade. Are the one's you have in good shape?

i'M LOOKING FOR LOUDER PIPES FOR MY 86 ASPENCADE AS i LIVE IN A RETIREMENT Area and I need to have loud pipes to let the old people know I am there. They can't walk, and have trouble turning their heads, I do not know why they still are allowed to drive! I almost get hit on a daily basis on my wing, I have a go fast bike with an open header and I never have the problem with it. They get out of the way, trouble is I am too old for that type of riding and will be selling my pride and joy soon I hope if I can find a collector or some-one that want's my bike for a collection. I have spent 10,000.00 and years putting it together, only to realize my aches and pain's prevent me from enjoying my 1980 Gs 1100 e Suzuki. It has a 6 inch extended chrome swing-arm, with a 190 tire and chromed mag. The front fork's are etched and chromed. Cam cover chromed. Stator and ignition cover's chromed. Starter cover chromed. and so much more chrome. The engine has recently been built with a weisco 1166 kit, ape spring's, ferra valves, barnett clutch, 4 into 1 header custom seat with imatation ostrich and austrailian red lizard, and a burgandy wine color. NEED TO GET TO THE CORNER STORE QUICK?

:D Jeez, Lance I think after all that work I would just mount it in your living room and admire it. Maybe make some mounts and put a plexiglass top over it and make it into a table eh?....

i'M LOOKING FOR LOUDER PIPES FOR MY 86 ASPENCADE AS i LIVE IN A RETIREMENT Area and I need to have loud pipes to let the old people know I am there. They can't walk, and have trouble turning their heads, I do not know why they still are allowed to drive! I almost get hit on a daily basis on my wing, I have a go fast bike with an open header and I never have the problem with it. They get out of the way, trouble is I am too old for that type of riding and will be selling my pride and joy soon I hope if I can find a collector or some-one that want's my bike for a collection. I have spent 10,000.00 and years putting it together, only to realize my aches and pain's prevent me from enjoying my 1980 Gs 1100 e Suzuki. It has a 6 inch extended chrome swing-arm, with a 190 tire and chromed mag. The front fork's are etched and chromed. Cam cover chromed. Stator and ignition cover's chromed. Starter cover chromed. and so much more chrome. The engine has recently been built with a weisco 1166 kit, ape spring's, ferra valves, barnett clutch, 4 into 1 header custom seat with imatation ostrich and austrailian red lizard, and a burgandy wine color. NEED TO GET TO THE CORNER STORE QUICK?
Sure sounds like a sweet bike my friend.
I'm 71 today, and still riding a 1982 Aspencade. going to ride as long as I can.
WA9FWT Phil

WOW! Your a real Comedian! But I wouldn't give up the day job at the gas station just yet! It is just that good looking though, and you won't see many on the road, as they were the first production bike to have four valves per cylinder, and they were all grabbed up to make the fastest drag bike's , and till this day they are still one of the major engines used in both N.H.R.A. @ I.D.B.A.They broke and held almost every record there was at the time, and still hold some record's. What are you riding? What have you built with your hand's and know-how? Just curious as to who is making fun

Hi 06GARider, when I bought this bike aprox 3 years ago it came fully loaded. On of the things on it are He-Extractor - 1500 power exhaust system. I happen to love them. Quite but has a bit of a hum like a Porche.

No one is making fun... just kidding around...
Actually I'm impressed too...

I agree that the old folk's will stay away when you have the louder pipe's. I have a 1980 gs 1100 suzuki with a 1166 kit. It has an open header that is 4into 1. They stay a good distance from it. Now when I am on my 86 Aspencade 1200 Wing they cut me off left and right. I do not know what it is, but it happenes almost daily! The bike is bigger and easier to see than the lower sleaker suzuki, but they almost get me daily. It almost like they are aiming for me. Anybody got a set of loud pipes for my Wing?

I agree that the old folk's will stay away when you have the louder pipe's. I have a 1980 gs 1100 suzuki with a 1166 kit. It has an open header that is 4into 1. They stay a good distance from it. Now when I am on my 86 Aspencade 1200 Wing they cut me off left and right. I do not know what it is, but it happenes almost daily! The bike is bigger and easier to see than the lower sleaker suzuki, but they almost get me daily. It almost like they are aiming for me. Anybody got a set of loud pipes for my Wing?
I sure as hell don't want to put loud pipes on my 1982 A Wing to keep from accidents, but what I believe in is those head light modulators.
Since I installed one, I and the wife have said on a few ocasions we have seen cars ready to pull out in front of us stop and wait.I think it was worth the $$$ spent for safty.

WA9FWT Phil

Hi Phil, I have the modulator head lights also, and when I am approaching an intersection with a left hand turner ready to turn in front of me I turn them on. I believe that they work.

I've never believed in the "loud pipes save lives" slogan. They can be and are intimidating to cagers under the right cicumstances though. Had a senior lady in a big Caddy cut my HD buddy and I (on my LOUD Vulcan) off in Edmonton on our way home from Sturgis. After some quick evasive manouvers and a drop of a couple cogs there was about 120Db of open V&H shotguns bouncing off her windshield and driver's window as I blew by:eek:. Yeah I know I shoulda been more responsible as befitting my age, but it seemed like a good idea at the time. Guaranteed she won't do it again though.
For my Wing, I just want a tad more growl, not excessive Db volume. That plus the Daytonas can be toned right down if you want to.

I have a set of screaming eagles from my harley i use to own. They are loud if you hammer on it but quit if you ease off the gas. But I must say they were annoying on trips cause my ears were ringing and I could not hear very good after a ride. My problem I have with the wing is the first day I rode it it had died and I didn't know it and I was giving it gas trying to get my speed up untill I seen the light was on and then relized it had died on me. I perfer it to be loud enough to hear it run but not loud enough to wake the dead.

That is what I love about my pipes, not load load but has a nice purr. Traveled in a few upper states all week and my buddy in front said it sounds like Farrari.

Just had my Torqmasters arrive today, much nicer looking than the stockers. Did get the extra quiet baffles to keep the war dept (and the noise nazis) happy. Will post the results when I mount them on Friday.:):)

Just had my Torqmasters arrive today, much nicer looking than the stockers. Did get the extra quiet baffles to keep the war dept (and the noise nazis) happy. Will post the results when I mount them on Friday.:):)
I'll be very interested in hearing your results. I am nearing the time when I also will order a set of TorqMasters for my GL1500. When i bought my used Wing it already had its current pipes on it. Not sure what they are brandwise but far to loud for what I want. If I were 10-20-30 .... 40 years younger I'd probably love the throaty sound that these pipes make. Now I want to wonder if the bike is on !!! I looked into OEM pipes but $600.00 +/- is a bit more than I'm interested in spending. For that kind of money the bride would just have to get used to the sound we have now.

Good luck with your pipes. Also I'll be interested in knowing if you run into any unexpected issues when you do the install.

Did the Daytona pipe install on Friday, absolute music IMO! Biggest issue I had was re-installing the lower cowls and the stock heat shield/covers, what a pain in the a$$. Had to walk away a couple times due to frustration. I did the swap on the bench in the shop and good thing too, since I had to get help from a couple of the guys to hold stuff in place while I did the fasteners. If anyone does buy the Torqmaster pipes, I do recommend the extra baffles since the noise nazis are getting real strict everywhere on aftermarket pipes. Don't get me wrong, they are not LOUD, but very deep and mellow at low rpm (without the extra baffles) and when you twist the grip and run her through the gears, oh man... very Porsche-like, but somewhat subdued. A tad more of a drone on the open road, but not what I would call annoying (your opinion may differ on this since I did have a custom with open shotguns) so opt for the extra baffles although I haven't tried them yet. One other note, there are no fasteners included with the pipes, and the stockers have the nuts built in so you will need lock washers and decent nuts (I used flange nuts from the shop supply) and you can re-use the stock bolts. The pipes look much better than stock, but there is very little weight difference IMO.

I installed downturn muffler tips on my 2006, mainly to direct exhaust under the trailer instead of straight at the front. Results were a much cleaner front of trailer, but also the downturns reflect exhaust sound back up at me. Not loud at all, just a pleasant sound.

So I've had the pipes a month now, and I really like them. I get comments on them just about daily...all positive. Even my buddies out at the FLatts commented how nice the bike sounds now. The group I lead on the poker run were amazed at the mellow sound: "why don't all Goldwings sound like that?". The inner child in me cries out for the torqloopz, but the sensible (dang I miss my old wild self LOL) side says leave well enough alone. Besides, I don't want to embarrass my HD pals with a Wing that howls like a banshee as well as goes like a rocket. (just kidding, about the embarrasment that is)

www.vtxexhaust.com We modify stock exhaust including Goldwing. We modify the OEM exhaust and you will have a bike with nice sound (like a formula 1 racer) and yet not too loud and very manageable.

www.vtxexhaust.com We modify stock exhaust including Goldwing. We modify the OEM exhaust and you will have a bike with nice sound (like a formula 1 racer) and yet not too loud and very manageable.
Sorry to say that is exactly what i want to get away from. The current pipes have a beautiful mellow, throaty sound to them. If they were on a different bike I'd probably love them. On the Goldwing I want silence. While I'm sure you have a great product line ... it just isn't what I'm looking for.

Sorry to say that is exactly what i want to get away from. The current pipes have a beautiful mellow, throaty sound to them. If they were on a different bike I'd probably love them. On the Goldwing I want silence. While I'm sure you have a great product line ... it just isn't what I'm looking for.

They might soon make Electric Goldwings, untill they do, we ride combustion engines, and they make sounds, might as well have the sound to be gooood! A friend took and removed his mufflers, added some pipe, and then added carbon-fiber Two Brothers exhaust tips from Honda CBR 1000 RR, the sound around town and at nomal speeds is nice, but when he twist his wrist, it has athority and sounds like a Lambo.

I can tell you for sure, mine are fairly quiet, my wife hasn't even noticed. :D Of course I didn't tell her I put them on either :p What she don't know....

I don't want a loud bike but I'd like to be able to hear the engine some. Anybody had good luck, or bad luck, with any aftermarket exhausts?

Alley Cats!! :):):)

Alley Cats!! :):):)

I am custom building 87aspy and am replacing stock exhaust with HD Tour Glide stock exhaust. Should be alittle deeper without being much louder. Know of one other that has done so and got the sound of GW Cobras without the price!

I am custom building 87aspy and am replacing stock exhaust with HD Tour Glide stock exhaust. Should be alittle deeper without being much louder. Know of one other that has done so and got the sound of GW Cobras without the price!

The OEM mufflers that came on my 06 Electra Glide were really, really quite. I hope that you get the sound you are searching for.

I've heard other members talk about the E-glide mufflers, but have never heard a Wing with them. The ones that have them like them. I think I posted my pipes were Daytonas and they are actually King Snakes (oops).

This is an interesting thread; I bought a "new" header from e-bay for my '87 Aspencade. when I look at it side-by-side with another used header I got from e-bay I notice some significant differences. I'm going to try & add a few pics..maybe someone can tell me what is what?:confused: As shown, the new one is LONGER at the rear end, also it has a baffle and the used one has none...:confused: Also the welds are different, the "new" one seems to be hand welded, the other has a really slick "machine" welded appearance... Anyone recognize the two? Can anyone tell me what the difference is?
BTW, I have an '84 Standard as well as an '87 Aspencade, I haven't taken the headers off either one yet,so I can't compare these two with those factory headers.

The only loud bike i've owned was a Kawie 650 with a 4-1 Kerker.That got it out of my system years ago.I'm with Radarsdad,either the wind or my favorite XM station.

Dito on Radarsdad comment... loud pipes on a GW just doesn't seem like the right thing for me. XM Blues station and a long winding road works wonders

While we all may ride Wings, we're still a very diverse lot wouldn't ya say?:D
Sorry, but I can't offer any ideas as to why the differences exist, but examining one of the other headers may help. Sorry I can't say more.

Alley Cats, and I love them. When I want, they sound like a Ferrari, all other times much like stock. Best of both worlds!!! ;)

Just fitted a set of Cobra triple oval echausts on my GL1800 A6. Round town they are instantly different from the silent stock items and add to the presence and 'visibility' afforded you by other road users. None too obtrusive though when idling or pootling around of course. On the road it's a very satisfying Ferrari rasp that builds beautifully with the revs. Suddenly you appreciate the motor you paid all the money for. Cruising is fine. Any increase in drone is cancelled by an extra digit on the music player. Less difference than a windy day makes. Love them.

I came from a Harley to the Goldwing. I really like the silence I now have. I did put the turn down extensions on, not for sound but for the looks. A benefit has been that the turn downs have lowered the overall sound and it is a pleasant low rumble now. Not much louder than stock, just a different sound. No resonance either. It was a good purchase,

I went with the Torque Masters now I sound like a well tuned Vett

Hi all, i'm looking for a used set of exausts for my 83 gl 1100. I can't afford a new set thanks

On mine, I searched Ebayand got a set of Harley Davidson slipons that a man removed from his bike after he got home and replaced with loud after-market pipes. Then, I mounted them where I wanted them, took bike to muffler shop, and had pipes bent to fit......I have new pipes that cost 38.50 and look good,different, and will last. Just thought I wouls share this with you.

The exhaust for my bike were purchased from http://www.motorcycle-exhaust-shop24.com/Motorcycle_Brand/10624__Honda.html, they guys that work there are incredible, know every product they sell in and out and are willing to spend time with you figuring out what's best for your application. :cool:

I am new to the forum so hopefully I get this right. I am looking for some input from anyone that has a 1986 vintage year 1200 GL. I would like to know if there are any aftermarket exhausts systems that will produce a little more sound then I currently get which isn't much. I know there is something to say about the "quiet" ride but I would like something a little bit more. Certainly not thinking big Cobra HD style. Thanks Steve

Welcome Pokey and I am with you on the noise , I had a little girl cover her ears when I went to start the bike ,the mother told the girl not to be afraid that's not a "scary" Motorcycle.....make one think !

Have had my 2012 goldwing for about 2 months now and finally decided on the Vance & Hines GL monster slip ons. They're quite civilized at idle with a low rumble quite noticeable from the stock exhausts. Once you crack the throttle though they do sound fairly aggressive. They're definitely louder than stock but not to loud that you can't hear the radio when you're cruising on the highway. I love them. The fit and finish are absolutely A#1.

Welcome to the site Smittybilt! I don't think you can go wrong on quality with V&H. Fit is usually perfect and the chrome is excellent IMO. Never knew they made pipes for Wings though; maybe there's hope for me still learning things after all.