Kawa er-5-Exhaust noise-need for tuning

kawaz · Derestricted Danger Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Karma :

Hi guys, I'm riding again after 24 years. I buy an Kawa er-5 Twister '99, a week ago. Is in pristine condition I have only to tune it up a little and all fluids of course.
What's bothering me is the chirping of exhaust, sounds not "macho" more like a two stroke. People says that's Kawa sound but...??
Can somebody help me with an idea to change it into more bass sound? I don't wanna' be louder, I want it to be more low range sound, more full and masculine. My mechanic says to make few holes, one by one, in the end of the exhaust nozzle...?? Did somebody try this cheap/easy procedure?
Thank's

hmmmnz · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

i did it on my gs500, and i got the desired result, but i never liked the look of the standard can so i bought a quill can and modified a r6 link pipe to fit,
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Ichy · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

Yes its easy and it works. The thing to think about is if you plan to keep the bike for a long time? If you plan on selling it or part exchanging in the next year then it would be better to leave as standard. It may be better to search for a cheap replacement, maybe on Ebay, and save the original exhaust.

kawaz · Derestricted Danger Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Karma :

Sorry, I don't know what's quill. The result with this quill is a lower, rich, sound? I mean like a subwoofer?

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Iceland ER-5 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 22 Jan 2008 Karma :

Plz post some pics and resaults after you tried this Smile

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Stelmer · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Dec 2006 Karma :

Mine sounds like a VW Beetle.

Was wondering what it was.

mudplug · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Karma :

It's quiet because the baffle isn't just in the silencer, it carries on down into the system Shocked

i know cos i cut one open at work once.

i've done the hole-drilling thing and it makes a surprising difference. compared to paying 200 quid for a different exhaust it's worth a try Thumbs Up

though i do have an aftermarket er5 exhaust in my garage waiting to be cleaned up and sold, when there's a taker. think it's a nexxus or motad or something.