Lifan is too quiet...

Matthew04833 · 04-28-2008, 09:15 AM

I have a lifan gy-5 and I want it to be louder!!! Is there a universal exhaust or muffler that will fit it?

red2003 · 04-28-2008, 10:04 AM

Do a search here for "exhaust mod". There's lots of info about it.

IronFist · 04-28-2008, 10:45 AM

I got an avation drill bit from canadian tire. About 18"long. Fatboy250's trick of drilling through the existing exhaust hole worked for me. The hole gets the air out faster, but looks stock. Same note, and volume at idle, nice when you hit the throttle. If you haven't hitch-hiked through my album, please do so. page 8 of the gallery.

red2003 Posted:
"Do a search here for "exhaust mod". There's lots of info about it. "

Cheaper than a new pipe for sure.

culcune · 04-28-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Matthew04833

I have a lifan gy-5 and I want it to be louder!!! Is there a universal exhaust or muffler that will fit it?

We just had someone complain that his GY-5 was too loud. Now this post of too quiet! Can't we just get...

knothead · 04-28-2008, 12:24 PM

I drilled mine out and think it sounds like a loud lawn mower now. I've heard other 200's with different pipes and they actually sound like a motorcycle.

SpeedSouth · 04-28-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by culcune

We just had someone complain that his GY-5 was too loud. Now this post of too quiet! Can't we just get...

Don't forget that we all hear things a bit differently. :wink:

I think I mentioned in that other thread that I consider my bike quiet, but I know I have hearing damage. Anyone who hears something that leaves their ears ringing, has suffered hearing damage as well. (Dare I say everyone?)

And this is why there is no correct answer to the age old question: Which speakers sound the best?
It's almost like trying to pick the best flavor of ice cream. It's obviously strawberry, right? 8)

sanders · 04-28-2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SpeedSouth

It's obviously vanilla, right? 8)

You would be right about the vanilla! j/k

fatboy250 · 04-28-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by new2riding

Cheaper than a new pipe for sure.

Plus, IMO the only "performance" increase would be due to a reduction in weight. So, I just drilled mine. Took about 2min.

Matthew04833 · 04-28-2008, 04:22 PM

Ok thanks, I wouldnt mind drilling ahole but I think it won't pass inspection here in Texas....

fatboy250 · 04-28-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthew04833

Ok thanks, I wouldnt mind drilling ahole but I think it won't pass inspection here in Texas....

How often do you have to get it inspected?

Back_From_Death · 04-28-2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthew04833

I have a lifan gy-5 and I want it to be louder!!! Is there a universal exhaust or muffler that will fit it?

We just had someone complain that his GY-5 was too loud. Now this post of too quiet! Can't we just get...

I am also a bit confused but I think it has a lot to do with age and taste. The younger riders usually want a moderately loud exhaust with sporty looks and the older crowd usually wants stock sound levels or quieter and they don't care much for how sporty or new age the bikes look. Huge conflicting opinions and style based mostly on age. It also seems like the older crowd does way more on road type riding.

AZ200cc · 04-28-2008, 05:58 PM

I liked mine on the quiet side, So I would not pizz off the neighbors. I didn't want to be obnoxious.

Matthew04833 · 04-28-2008, 07:00 PM

Once a year.

TeamCheap · 04-28-2008, 07:01 PM

My bike is loud when I get on the gas but when idling its not any louder than a lawn mower actually less noisy.

theENIGMATIC · 04-30-2008, 05:31 PM

I like my bike quiet too...I need as few people as possible to notice me on my bike so I can concentrate..... as long as they can see me.....I know some people like it loud because it makes em feel safer on the bike....kinda like a force field.Im opposite...My neighbour revs his fraggin truck all the time....I think hes on disability because he never actually takes it any where just tries to impress the kids with it.....I hope hes not suprised when a molotov cocktail comes flying through his window.....Bastich......lol

04-28-2008, 09:15 AM	#1
Matthew04833 Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 45	Lifan is too quiet... I have a lifan gy-5 and I want it to be louder!!! Is there a universal exhaust or muffler that will fit it?
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red2003 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Vermont, USA Posts: 1,242	Do a search here for "exhaust mod". There's lots of info about it. __________________ First Chinabike: 2006 Roketa RSX200E Current Chinabikes: 2023 Titan DLX & 2022 Lifan KP Mini w/ 210cc BRT kit, 22 RWHP!
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AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	I liked mine on the quiet side, So I would not pizz off the neighbors. I didn't want to be obnoxious. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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04-28-2008, 10:45 AM	#3
IronFist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 2,585	I got an avation drill bit from canadian tire. About 18"long. Fatboy250's trick of drilling through the existing exhaust hole worked for me. The hole gets the air out faster, but looks stock. Same note, and volume at idle, nice when you hit the throttle. If you haven't hitch-hiked through my album, please do so. page 8 of the gallery. red2003 Posted: "Do a search here for "exhaust mod". There's lots of info about it. " Cheaper than a new pipe for sure.
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knothead Join Date: May 2007 Location: In the land of the busted up ricebowl Posts: 815	I drilled mine out and think it sounds like a loud lawn mower now. I've heard other 200's with different pipes and they actually sound like a motorcycle.
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04-28-2008, 04:22 PM	#9
Matthew04833 Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 45	Ok thanks, I wouldnt mind drilling ahole but I think it won't pass inspection here in Texas....
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Matthew04833 Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 45	Once a year.
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TeamCheap Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: directly under the earths sun............NOW Posts: 2,302	My bike is loud when I get on the gas but when idling its not any louder than a lawn mower actually less noisy.
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04-30-2008, 05:31 PM	#15
theENIGMATIC Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 392	I like my bike quiet too...I need as few people as possible to notice me on my bike so I can concentrate..... as long as they can see me.....I know some people like it loud because it makes em feel safer on the bike....kinda like a force field.Im opposite...My neighbour revs his fraggin truck all the time....I think hes on disability because he never actually takes it any where just tries to impress the kids with it.....I hope hes not suprised when a molotov cocktail comes flying through his window.....Bastich......lol
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