How NOT to Improve the EXHAUST on a BMW 1250GS and 1200GS

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4 жыл бұрын

A lot of riders consider the exhaust sound of the BMW R1250GS and the R1200GS to be a little....boring. Apart from spending a lot of money on aftermarket motorcycle exhausts, is there another way?
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@LongWayHome 4 жыл бұрын

What's your favorite aftermarket exhaust?

@zefautino 4 жыл бұрын

Usually the cheapest of the selection of reputable manufacturers, not Aliexpress specials. 😉 Currently it's Arrow and V&H.

@random_cocaine4667 4 жыл бұрын

keep doing these type of DIY project videos please

@josephbarnes7217 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a big Yoshimura exhaust fan ran them on my Hayabusa and all my GSXRs but I haven’t tried one on the R1259GS yet.

@josephbarnes7217 4 жыл бұрын

I really in joy your videos and I think your camera set up worked well.

@GIGABACHI 4 жыл бұрын

Recently rode an R9T with a full AKRA system. Sounded OK to me. Same day rode a bone stocck 2014 R1200GS, factory system is OK too. I would get rid of the factory can just for the weight savings and nothing else. Loud systems get old quick on long runs at highway speeds. I have a 2003 SV1000N with D&D "mufflers" BUT there's no such thing as muffling going on when ALL you can see is a straight pipe perforated core from start to end. Sounds awesome tho. 🤘🏻😈

@robhart3451 4 жыл бұрын

How bored must you be to do this ? How bored must I be to watch it ? Great as always, keep it up !!🇿🇦

@andrewedmond7738 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds just like my brush cutter!! Lot of fun viewing mate. Stay safe.

@ZeppelinZimmermann 4 жыл бұрын

Love your sense of humor!! Good video editing as well. Zip ties will solve everything.

@osamabinladen824 3 жыл бұрын

Nice name. Led & Bob.

@neillocke4650 3 жыл бұрын

LWH you are saving my sanity during 2nd lock down

@jupacha 3 жыл бұрын

I use my K25 without the muffler and the engine, acceleration and driving changes a lot. Cheers from Costa Rica and hope to see more mods and get some new ideas.

@inspectorclouseau3880 4 жыл бұрын

Your vids always put a smile on my face, thanks mate

@LongWayHome 4 жыл бұрын

That's the point :D Welcome!

@23DuDe 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't realise you were starting a comedy channel!! 😂

@PaulThorpeOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

That was fun! Cheers.

@increasedelevation3776 4 жыл бұрын

I dig the video, well done!

@philmorrow2446 4 жыл бұрын

Ah, the deep joy of BMW ownership! The "HOW MUCH???" Factor at play again. Loved the absolute bodgery at play in this vid. Home spannering at its very best. Poor Dave, weeping in the corner. Great multi camera editing there bru.

@LongWayHome 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil! Dave was hiding. He hates loud noises :)))

@caioo82 10 ай бұрын

The video is simply amazing!! Kudos, bro!!

@jimbyrne9071 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video and as always alot of fun.

@alanottley 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure about the silencer, but the video editing was really well done!

@JeffTheAdventureRider 4 жыл бұрын

I put on a similar exhaust on my 1200GSA. I had a custom link pipe made and a custom mount to fit the stock the exhaust mount. Sounds like a beast!

@oootassss Жыл бұрын

Interested to see

@TheDervMan 4 жыл бұрын

That was strangely satisfying :-)

@volodymyrforos1031 4 жыл бұрын

Nice take, it's definitely worth it to get the same muffler road legal, sounds great, great engine just had to be heard cool.

@jeanjacques9980 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly, where is Dave when you need him? Will new exhaust heat damage panniers?

@markfoster6667 4 жыл бұрын

"Dave's not here man ?" Another..and even better video using the 3 camera technique..(there's 3 GPs on my Scout). BMW, along with Sena, may have Dunning-Kruger Syndrome in its customer comments dept..that would answer your rhetorical question of "why.." A hack/trick is to cut a couple of slots in the pipe ends and tighten with a hose (spiral screw w/slotted band) clamp. In the video, I believe I saw, (definitly saw after review) when your Cap Mount GP looked down the pipe (@ the 6:26 timestamp) after removing the boat anchor, the illuminated floor (?) I'll review later after I put pants on. Oh the conundrum of pants v. video views IS perplexing. The Sport Can sounded fantastic the second I heard it ! Good editing, and only your first try at it, as well. Stay well..we're all in this together.

@bav114 4 жыл бұрын

mark foster Cheech and Chong reference. Takes me back 👍🏻

@markfoster6667 4 жыл бұрын

@@bav114 Thanks, Dave ! You speak better English than I could EVER speak Roumanian.

@mrcintheuk5596 4 жыл бұрын

I replaced my loud but legal end can on my Honda after about 18 months with the stock end can. Loud can was fine on short trips but drove me mad when touring. When you say you don't normally wear pants, I hope you mean trousers. You Americans! 😁

@qrabodao 4 жыл бұрын

Try the dominator gp1,it's sounds good

@jsprite123 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video quality, but why there is so much black smoke coming out when you use the new can?

@jamessuttie1261 4 жыл бұрын

Nice sound! Hope you do find a silencer on Amazon. Would be terrific.

@GreenString 4 жыл бұрын

I removed my GS -OEM exhaust to fit my (Givi) pannier frame. I nearly put my back out, it weighs about 2 Tonnes 😂😂. Great video, thank you.

@raulciska7503 4 жыл бұрын

I prefer the sound of the little can . . . but what feedback do you get from a pillion?

@halomarck 4 жыл бұрын

Nice DIY experiment

@jimbocarter9620 4 жыл бұрын

love ya work,, going out to attack my 1200 right now. Cheers.

@kevinmorris265 4 жыл бұрын

Take a look at the Lextech Sp8!👍 good video !.

@DrZeesVLOGSneedshelp 4 жыл бұрын

I kept smiling throughout the video😀

@mikogarage 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, i hear a lot from my friend GS exhaust, nothing from them interesting me....event when they removed db killer. Stay on stock is better!

@roarman75 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Just found you on KZfaq. Love the videos I’ve watched of yours. SA flag??? With some South African accent there mixed with a European accent, right?

@777geeman 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a very large chainsaw when revs held to me. I do like how the smaller slip-on shows the wheels lack of swing-arm right side. I have a r1200r and want to fit a slip-on so i'm looking around.

@BarbaryStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Full system akrapovic hp exhaust on my r1200 gs lc 2015 it sounds like a monster every where where i drive people looking what the hell is coming Love your videos

@LongWayHome 4 жыл бұрын

That’s without the cat, correct?

@BarbaryStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Long Way Home yes correct my friend, I want to sell my bmw 1200 gs lc 2015 triple black factory lowered and buying my self a honda xadv 750.

@LongWayHome 4 жыл бұрын

Make sure you ride it for a while before :)

@BarbaryStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Long Way Home definitely will ride it in this days, do you think honda will come with new xadv 750 with touch display and dynamic esa on it and more power

@carmscaffidi 3 жыл бұрын

Cool Video! Thanks :-)

@thomasgorecki1321 4 жыл бұрын

The Polish De-cat pipes are available On eBay here in the US for a fairly cheap price.

@rkb3573 4 жыл бұрын

What brand socket set is that? Looks like quite a bit in a compact package.

@David-uu3wq 4 жыл бұрын

Get the Remus one, its cheaper than the Acro. Make sure its baffle removable type though, euro 5 ones are sealed.

@richkerwin1957 3 ай бұрын

is gs310 removable muffler too?

@gearjammer3688 3 жыл бұрын

Used a Black Widow on my gs1150. Lovely.

@2dogsstottie 2 жыл бұрын

I know I might be a little late to throw in my idea here but... as almost 2 years have past since you uploaded this video. Instead of upgrading the muffler... Have you thought of removing the CAT and junction box under the bike and have a Y pipe made up? BUT remember to keep the existing 'Flapper" valve in your configuration. Not sure what this will do on the Beemer but it makes the Ducati Multistrada sound awesome while keeping the original looks and at a very minimal cost. Have a great day. From the Land of OZ

@FredrikTornkvist 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best music videos. -ever!

@soilsmanadv6673 4 жыл бұрын

Find a 1978 Supertrapp and you can then adjust using discs..it will be exciting to know how many it takes

@TomislavReskovic 16 күн бұрын

Dominator HP, I have 3 of them on all bikes and are certified and nice sound(db killer can be removed after registrazion of needed)

@imreder5171 4 жыл бұрын

Yoshimura cans have a deep throb, very much to my liking. But I have an Akra, because that came with the bike I bought. Contrary to the common belief, these after-market cans are not used to make the exhaust note louder, but deeper. More throaty, more “masculine”. Original cans sound like popcorn machines more than not

@BC-xu8yq 4 жыл бұрын

brilliant idea to do multi cam

@ABIKETHING 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE IT

@robhasty4399 4 жыл бұрын

Can we see Dave again. I believe he was a stuff animal. Nice vid. Very entertaining.

@gatisadams 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get it, aliexpress?

@WoodNotts 4 жыл бұрын

I think you’re definitely onto something. It most definitely didn’t improve it. Time to bring Dave out of isolation 😂😂😂

@raycollington4310 4 жыл бұрын

No-Can-Do mate. I don't know what your day job is, if I were you I wouldn't give it up just yet. Thanks for giving us a good laugh!

@thegael5758 4 жыл бұрын

Good craic , the standard can doesn't sound that bad , entertainment value is worth the experiment .

@ricochet4434 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, It sounds just like my Riding Lawn Mower!

@turi-geza 3 жыл бұрын

What you need is some expending foam. : ) Magic stuff that is!

@chrislecouteur2360 4 жыл бұрын

Change the headers and a cheap silencer (fuel rear can) sounds much better ... keep up the vids

@MrAndrew1953 4 жыл бұрын

I would swap the Go Pro for a Fez(little round brim less hat). I think that would look a lot better. I just don't think that exhaust muffler has a very long term future, loses too much back pressure, performance. Hang the expense and get a decent muffler for A BMW. I put a Yoshimura copy on a GS1000 once. Not a good idea in the long run.

@sparky1967gmail 4 жыл бұрын

There is a video showing how to shorten the baffles in the factory exhaust that sounds great

@sparky1967gmail 4 жыл бұрын

A bike thing is the channel

@sameerbawiskar1386 4 жыл бұрын

Nice tool kit. U mind sharing the name ? And yes Dave should hv been there to help u. 😜🤙

@genuinecomments4008 4 жыл бұрын

Would be proud to ride my bike with it on

@GSXRKLLR 2 жыл бұрын

Seems like a tutorial on how to be happy with your stock exhaust :P

@littlefish4270 3 жыл бұрын

Tradionally if you change muffler for sound gain you will loose a little bottom end torque plus chew a bit more fuel. This cannot be avoided as you are changing air flow balance & definately the standard computer will not compensate. But overall a little more sound may be worth it.

@guarddog318 4 жыл бұрын

Gave ya a thumbs up for the effort. 👍 And yes, the factory exhaust note is as anemic as a vampire on a milk diet.... Just not good at all.

@kevinsterner9490 4 жыл бұрын

Just curious. Did you notice the oil being sprayed on your pannier rack when you revved up the after market exhaust

@LongWayHome 4 жыл бұрын

Only when I was editing :) Not oil though. Condensation with soot.

@juro6 4 жыл бұрын

Every time I go down that road, I end up realising that just leaving the exhaust on, is good enough. The aftermarket exhausts are so expensive - the only one that would be interesting is the Yoshimura but living in South Africa, these are also super expensive. My pet peeve: if you want me to advertise your brand, pay me - I don't want to have your brand name in huge letters on the side!

@aroundtheoutside4661 4 жыл бұрын

I often wondered if you were a Saffer because of your accent. Now I know, having seen the flag on your top box. Nice to see how far we've spread and how you seem to be enjoying yourself there. I'm sort of planning a European trip and will make a point of riding Romania and looking you up when I do. Lekker, Boet.

@LongWayHome 4 жыл бұрын

I lived in SA for 15 years, but I was born here. Come for a beer and a braai :D

@aroundtheoutside4661 4 жыл бұрын

@@LongWayHome I will for sure but would like you to show me some local rides too. Your area looks amazing for riding. I have a 2015 GSA L/C and am trying to figure out whether to send it over or buy/rent a bike. You have any opinions?

@aroundtheoutside4661 4 жыл бұрын

@@LongWayHome Oh, one other thing. I met up with a French guy here who gutted his standard pipe on his GSA. Now THAT sounded good. Perhaps your next project?

@Boxer1250RT 4 жыл бұрын

Stay with stock. It is heavy but sounds good.

@redsherpa1 4 жыл бұрын

Have you tried with the panniers on.. It might just barbeque the panniers. 😅

@MrAndrew1953 3 жыл бұрын

A rack for some mini-sidewinder missiles would liven things up - bit of a blast. No explosives just paint bomb bullets.

@osamabinladen824 3 жыл бұрын

I love the idea. 😉

@S14tube 4 жыл бұрын

Probably the best video i have watched since the zombie virus took away our freedom to ride. But where was Dave? Clearly a two man precision engineering project.

@LongWayHome 4 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t even find him tondonthe cleanup. He’s been hiding around the hiuse since the Lays delivery came.

@bav114 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone try a Leo Vince? Seems to be a reasonable price on eBay.

@jimbocarter9620 4 жыл бұрын

" 14:14" That exhaust Dave,........Dave,....... come back...

@needlesandseats 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoy seeing that little South African flag sticker. Are you South African or have you just visited this beautiful country?

@thewoodster8607 4 жыл бұрын

On a long trip, that would become old very fast.

@dpark2210 3 жыл бұрын

The shorty sounds sweet and probably throws a lot of heat on pannier. Sorry just be happy with you have. If you need a good note get a Harley it's ok to own 2 bikes. But A for effort.

@thomasgorecki1321 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the video. Just an FYI, you can get a sound level meter app to check on the decibels for free at NIOSH.Gov (National Institute for occupational safety and health in the United States). Works great on apple or android. Second, have you guys ever tried one of those Polish De-cat exhaust mid pipes? Was thinking about buying one of those for my old 1150 Rockster.

@lucimoto2922 4 жыл бұрын

A second hand exhaust from ebay, the best solution

@osamabinladen824 3 жыл бұрын

People sell second hand exhausts?

@a9503128 3 жыл бұрын

Why don’t you repack the original exhaust, you had the grinder out so you need a welder

4 жыл бұрын

1200gs hayalimiz olan bi motor

@danh4351 4 жыл бұрын

Straight pipes FTW

@bielbills 4 жыл бұрын

In Brazil, we call this job a "gambiarra"🤣

@LongWayHome 4 жыл бұрын

I googled that. Exactly!

@ZsoltBoda 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, your pills!!! :D

@tsalesto 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, 52 cm pipe diameter is very big :D

@kathyakerson357 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. LWH- A very wise rider once told me that everything you change on a motorcycle makes it worse.

@garthwaters5756 Жыл бұрын

im impressed you can still sit like that lol

@pyrolysis2129 4 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what would happen if I tried this, even after multiple instructional videos, ha.

@kildareman051 4 жыл бұрын

Or just cut some slots in the adaptor piece.

@mickemmett6828 4 жыл бұрын

The OEM Silencer sounds much better.

@krishanant 4 жыл бұрын

The cheap Sports end can dosent sound too bad. Almost like an old Ducati race bike.

@oootassss Жыл бұрын

Sounds best without exhaust :D

@simoesc 4 жыл бұрын

People the more silent we are the better, or we will risk more roads closed for us.

@kowalski2334 4 жыл бұрын

That exhaust would lose you a lot of power probably

@GIGABACHI 4 жыл бұрын

Put that thing back for sale on EBAY or Amazon, get "some" money back and buy a decent [used] exhaust OR new if you feel rich. Everything will be fine. 👌🏻🙂👍🏻

@digger8180 4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes less is more

@davidmeadows4272 3 жыл бұрын

I prefer the stock sound, better tonal quality

@5280Woodworking 4 жыл бұрын

A cheap man pays twice! 🤣 I went with Akrapovic, awesome...

@osibig 3 жыл бұрын

Yoshimura sounds and looks as good…

@maxzye 4 жыл бұрын

De curiozitate, de unde pui benzina?

@LongWayHome 4 жыл бұрын

Petrol station....

@maxzye 4 жыл бұрын

@@LongWayHome Serios? Nici prin cap nu imi trecea ca benzina se pune la benzinarie? Am observat ca afuma rau motoreta, de asta eram curios de la care benziarie pui, ca sa o evit...

@bradleyalexander5821 4 жыл бұрын

Where is Dave? What did you do to Dave? We want Dave back. Dave if you can here this, blink 3 times when cameras are on. We miss you Dave, come back to us. We will find you soon. Cheers from 🇺🇸

@elithegreat6463 3 жыл бұрын

God what a Hack Job, but it's like a train wreck, you just can't look away !!

@zefautino 4 жыл бұрын

Your "voluntary home arrest" is taking a toll. You can be cheap, but no need to take it to the next level. Interesting video nonetheless. How you doing dear friend?

@LongWayHome 4 жыл бұрын

Going mental. Lockdown ends in Romania on the 15th. Gonna ride for 24h straight :)

@zefautino 4 жыл бұрын

@@LongWayHome 😆😆😆 You clearly need it.