Unlocking The BEAST!! | GSX-S1000 GX Tuning Project | EP01

[@tonychettleburgh8953]

Put your silencer bracket the other side and you will get a bit more clearance from the swingarm, and it will look better.

[@RatherRed]

To be honest, this looks exactly the same as the aliexpres stuff. You can tell by the welds and the finish. The welds might look nice and all but thats the typical china exhaust welds you get. No filler wire used, just melted together with Tig. An other tell tale sign is the 51mm slip on size. Only chinese brands use this as this is standard for the 2 inch shit quality stainless steel they use.

[@stephenmcqueen4029]

Pure chinesium

[@DL180sx]

The stickers on the piping are a give away as well

[@MalShakur]

The pipe has been developed and dyno tested by a guy who owns the GT version of this bike and it has already been proven to hold up well and produce awesome power. Myself and many others are already enjoying the gains on our unrestricted GTs and GXs.

[@RatherRed]

@@MalShakur they can tell what they want. Do your research, its the exact same header set you can find on alie. Down to the heatshield. And the muffler isbthe exact same Akra copy you can find all over the place.

[@Stclairm1]

I have that exact exhaust and muffler from Paul Hutchings and with a BMC or DNA filter and custom tune made 150 whp. Mine is a 22 GSXS1000GT. Love it!

[@kugangles9860]

You got a awesome garage/workplace setup. Gotta say I'm a little jealous of that one.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks buddy, yeah still absolutely love it, still a novelty 👍

[@Tenfx72]

Nice to have a garage video. When is the ZXR project starting?

[@LambChopRides]

Next month 👍

[@JDeezle21]

YES!!! Finally, custom GSX-S1000 GX in the house ❤

[@Mike_P646]

Does look great quality for the money, fair play 👌🏼

[@firestorm755]

Hiya chopsy, hope you are well. I've got a pair of lextek cans on my VTR. They are brushed stainless op1s. They come with link pipes and everything to mount them. Cheap as chips and a lifetime warranty! The build quality is really good, I can't fault them. This will be the 4th winter they've done on my bike and genuinely there is zero corrosion, nothing. They've done about 30,000 miles now including a trip to the Isle of Man this year. If I'm super critical they are a bit loud without the dB killers in but that's it. If your not fussed about the badge on the side they really are worth a look.

[@LambChopRides]

Wow fantastic feedback! Yeah I wasn't expecting them to be anywhere near the quality they are. Great they have even lasted well 👍

[@LoCk3H]

I had a Lextek exhaust system on my GSXR 600 (looked like the yoshi) and it made 122bhp at the wheels with a tune.. I was impressed with the quality.

[@MajorDrama1]

Fabulous project diary come tutorial for us who are just a tad wary of spannering our precious toys! Lot of great tips there thanks Cant wait for the flashing and dyno insights video - The oil analysis is also a great idea - Keep up the awesome work Chopsie!

[@brucekendall52]

Sounds fantastic,just like the Old Days.

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah sounds just like my old K8!!

[@miguelcosta530]

has a spectacular sound

[@peterjackson998]

Really enjoy the chops workshop vids, need more of them :-)

[@LambChopRides]

Glad you like them! 😁👍

[@TheScortUK]

Exhausting stuff 😁

[@the_mad_leprechaun]

Very nice too! Always loved that intro. Sounds great! 👍

[@JDeezle21]

Do a Trackday! DO A TRACKDAY!!!! ❤

[@paulneedham3608]

Love it when you are in the garage your just like me not Wright with out a mess

[@LambChopRides]

Yes absolutely!! Haha 😄👍

[@luketerry1745]

Enjoyed the vid 👍 My favourite bit was when you got the hammers out x

[@LambChopRides]

Haha oh yes, you know my diy jobs involve a hammer!!

[@iancharlton5530]

Crocs are ace and a good safety shoe I know I wear them for work. Good saving on-weight Chops 👌

[@LambChopRides]

Haha thanks Ian 😄 👍

[@TBiker000]

Garage door looking good 😎😎 Wow sounded good at the end .

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah still looks great! 😎😎

[@alanshearing7515]

Be interesting to see the difference on the Dyno . Great workshop video, with-fine adjustment tools 😂.

[@LambChopRides]

Haha thanks Alan, it's all about those fine adjustments 😄👍

[@dodgerboe]

Grumpy Jordan a man of few words .... that's why he'd rather be on a bike or behind a wheel so he blows his fuses slowly 😂. A legend of Suzuki

[@cecilwilson5442]

That's looking and sounding great,talk about value for the money,, good choice,, and can't wait for the next installment on the Dyno,, half the weight saved 👍👍☘️😁👍☘️ from northern Ireland

[@MatNewtonTrio]

I’ve been thinking about changing the system on my Yamaha. Never considered Lextech, but now I definitely will. If I do, I’ll take it to Steve Jordan as he’s knows his stuff. Sounds pretty fruity! I can’t believe how much you got out of the motor. ❤

[@adam8236]

Ive got a lextek end can on my 2001 r1 and its a howler over 3k rpm. Bandit 1200 has a full black widow system. Sadly i cant find a full system that is road legal for the r1 whilst deleting the exup. But the lextek is superb!

[@headrace4863]

Lextech looks like a good system. Good choice. Maybe just one small tip is there should be a drain bolt for the coolant on the pump, or pop the hose off there. Might let you catch a bit more. Great work though, and looking forward to the series. 👍👍

[@LambChopRides]

I was hoping not to have to bleed the entire system but as it happens was unavoidable 😫 good tip though 👍

[@joebloggs1583]

Just like the the old days unfortunately without the 80s music😎👍

[@JayVtec-GAMING]

Sounds like she Purrrring away Chops! Enjoy!

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah sounds absolutely lovely and the pop on upshift! 👌

[@williamrae9954]

Every tester said these were 150BHP,they were nowhere near it...if you can buy any bike new today with a K5 motor over 130BHP, you're doing well! Uncorked and flashed,you might see around the 150 mark?

[@MajorDrama1]

150HP engine = 135HP dyno

[@williamrae9954]

@MajorDrama1 Maybe on 95 or 98RON fuels...high 120's on 92

[@scottjones6976]

Grt vid pal 👍🏻👍🏻pmsl at the crocs quote I luv a croc 😂exhaust looks pretty nice too 👍🏻👍🏻

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks 👍

[@Karlos_Fandango]

No wood chisel Chops? 😂

[@wattie1050]

Great stuff chopsy , looks and sounds a lot better and great price for full system 😮😮😮 they don't do end cans for speed twin do they 😀😀 looking forward to the footering and dyno run .👍👍👍

[@jamest5149]

Are you sure it was a gasket sealant from Lextek with slip joints, you normally use a anti seize / anti corrosion paste? Copper slip should only be used on mild/carbon steel, its reactive with stainless steel and can cause galling, a Aluminium or Nickel paste like Permatex 77164

[@joebloggs1583]

If in doubt get the persuader out.😎👍

[@Jon-nz3dm]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="464">7:44</a> I can't unsee "cumpan"

[@LambChopRides]

Haha, it's not what you think! Honestly 😅

[@HarryCallahan-tf3qr]

You must have won the lottery to be able to afford all those bikes 😮

[@LambChopRides]

Collected over many years of buying and selling. The GX isn't actually mine to be fair 👍

[@daveg8325]

I do like a garage video chopsy! King of the blag strikes again with silkolene! If you have any left send it my way for my GSXR! 😂😂

[@LambChopRides]

Will put one aside for you! 😄👍

[@Nell1052]

I've been using Silkolene since the mid 90's & worked with them professionally for a few years too. I can confirm their technical guys & support they provide is brilliant. I use Comp 4 in all my pre 2020 bikes & Pro 4 for the later ones. The Lextek exhaust looks the biz, it doesn't matter where it's built, so long as you can get the product support. TBH I may have chose a GX if I knew the exhaust & CPU restrictions could have been so ahem easily liberated lol The full factory Akro for a V4S Multi is horrendously expensive by comparison 😮 Looking forward to part 2🤘

[@donnyazoff980]

Great video! I am thinking about buying this bike so will be very interested to see how it goes on the dyno!!!

[@ragerider6283]

Interesting vid. A very enjoyable watch & really looking forward to the next installment. I'm guessing about +10-15rwbhp after the flash.

[@ThaSideWeed]

If you really want more power, I believe a GSXR top end should be possible? Would really want to see an actual build with substantial power gains :)

[@mrcintheuk4641]

Losing those 5 kg negates the need for a diet!

[@LambChopRides]

Yes that's what I though 😅

[@inspectorclouseau3880]

sounds good that does mate

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Inspector 👍

[@awakeadventurer9198]

This bike is at the top of my list right now. Thank Chopsie. I enjoy your videos. Nice selection of bikes in there😅 I just sold my '21 R1250GS. I try something different every few years. I wanted something sportier and fun to look at. The GX definitely fits that bill for me so far. My first real bike was a new 2007 gsxr 750, dark purple-blue n black. After a good fall, it was the bright blue n white. The bright blue n gray GX gets me so excited. I LOVE that color on that bike. It's very classic Gixxer. Here in the US we get the shit sage green! I'm going to buy one and have it painted blue and the rims powder coated blue. There's some dealers selling them for $2-4k less than MSRP. How do you like riding it? Is it awesome? Any weak areas? Comfortable? I'm a one bike but for now and do 150-300 mile one day rides most weekends. The GS was pretty comfortable. I'll miss the heated seat! Lol. Thanks again and cheers from an avid rider from the States. PS. I'm 52 and need some comfort due to running a physical business for 30 years. Soreness comes up pretty quickly. This bike seems perfect balance of general comfort and sporty fun.

[@awakeadventurer9198]

The GS was absolutely awesome n so fun. I just like to change it up every few years. And I'm a one bike guy for now.

[@TheRandyhorse]

Be interested to see how much better it rides, I had the original gsxs100 with a full system and pc. Was loads better in midrange and it spit flame the most important thing 🔥🔥

[@LambChopRides]

Oh yes she pops and bangs lovely! It's like riding my k8 with high bars and panniers!! Bloody love it

[@TheRandyhorse]

Sweet.. enjoy mate hope you don’t make you give it back soon 😂

[@shadowred1980]

Speaking of oil test results. I have mine from a 5k mile 890 adventure. Happy to send them over, if you want a look\compare to what yours generate.

[@LambChopRides]

I should be OK but if needed I will give you a shout 👍

[@daystate123]

Oh the joy of dealing with mr i love a laugh steve Jordan 😂😂😂

[@TrulyUniqueOne]

I know it's a joyous experience going there you get more conversation out of a fence post

[@daystate123]

​@@TrulyUniqueOne😂😂😂

[@LambChopRides]

He was very chatty with me.. you are paying for his expertise and that he has in spades!

[@TrulyUniqueOne]

@LambChopRides he charges a lot more than anyone else, overpriced imo

[@MotoBikerMike]

Hi Chop, hope you’re well. Just started watching your vid, where can I get myself one of those flash remote controlled bike lifts? (Right back to your video 👍🏼)

[@LambChopRides]

Um it's a probike es500 i think... 👍

[@MotoBikerMike]

@ cheers! I was thinking of the ABBA sky lift, but watching how easy it is to just push a button does look appealing 👍🏼 Love the video, looking forward to seeing the GX with the new map

[@LambChopRides]

I also have a skylift, they are great can't knock it. Just super easy on and off with this 👍

[@MotoBikerMike]

@ “Super easy” is the preferred option these days! 😂 Cheers though, will seriously consider the sky lift too, I have a dozen different abba adapters with their superbike stand and the quality is second to none 👌🏽 Keep up the awesome work with the videos mate, they’re spot on 👍🏼

[@bibhabbag1]

well put more air in too . dont just let more air out. a performance free flowing filter

[@LambChopRides]

They don't really do much in my experience.. would rather have better filtration

[@Nell1052]

​@@LambChopRides For part 3, get your Dyno tuner to have a look at that air box design for restrictions, if there are any unrestrict it AND then put a performance filter on, get them to Dyno it again & then tell us it doesn't add any benefit. I've found gains in every bike I've had that I've fitted aftermarket exhaust on. More air in = more air out & more power 🤪

[@MuscleBandit]

Looks and sounds great Chopsy however it just isn't quite the same without Mavis getting on your case while you work !

[@LambChopRides]

She might be making a return... 👍

[@gerrievl]

What happend to the r1 project? Kinda waiting for that 1.

[@davidhudson8960]

It's "oh Jesus" heavy. 😂

[@nickrider5220]

I've been waiting for my Chopsy video to arrive ! During this I was saying ' the cylinders are from left to right'......obviously you didn't hear it as you're about 40 miles away and this was recorded 😄

[@LambChopRides]

Haha, you should have shouted louder!! Thought I was going mad 😄👍

[@lukaszg74]

How is that aftermarket screen on the road compared to standard ?

[@MrAndrew1953]

Putting your bike shop mechanic’s hat on how much would it cost me to have you do that job? Pounds/Australian dollars ballpark?

[@JDeezle21]

Can you do a Silkolene product lineup that they sent you

[@deanmsimpson]

What's job of the exhaust valve Chopsey? Is it solely for engine braking? 🤔 Does it contribute to torque or power at all? 🤔

[@LambChopRides]

All used for emissions really and noise control. Don't think there is any performance benefits at all

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

The master of blagage strikes again!! - nice work with Silkolene Chopsie. Great vid - gives me the heeby jeebies thinking about that sort of caper......nice work on the exhaust, sounds great!!

[@LambChopRides]

Haha thanks Andy! Couldn't believe my eyes when I saw a pallet of stuff!! 😄😄👍

[@davetysdal5442]

Put a 2019+ GSXR motor in it!!

[@nomdeploom5707]

That's amazing value. In the intro I was thinking Lextek was going to be some AliExpress jobby & was thinking it wasn't on brand for you but straight away the welds were blatantly much better than you'd expect. Even the cover lines up well with the belly pan plastics.

[@williamrae9954]

Been running Lextek on all my bikes since 2018...can't stand the importer or his non existent back up service, but the product is good! Probably someone has given him a good slap by now for his cheek?

[@donnyazoff980]

@@williamrae9954would that be Paul Hutchins?

[@williamrae9954]

@donnyazoff980 Cheeky B'Stard

[@billywilliams8833]

How can they make that and make a profit for £470, Absolutely fantastic quality and looks Beautiful 💖

[@_Archambaud]

👍

[@longy277]

what happened to Mavis ? I sense foul play

[@svracing3]

What’s with the coke can rebrand as chopsy / Pepsi 🤣 ?

[@LambChopRides]

Haha it's from a previous garage vid, chopsie cola 😄👍

[@iainwhite3476]

Where’s Mavis gone to?

[@LambChopRides]

On her hols, she will be back

[@AdrianDoggett]

How much is it

[@LambChopRides]

The dyno is around £500, the exhaust £470 👍

[@anxiousappliance]

I use alcohol to clean the exhaust. Less smokey I think. yikes

[@alanbirch9663]

You’re talking 9 kg then you a guy weighing 18-20 stone telling us that

[@aluisious]

Wear gloves when you're applying the copper slip compound. That stuff isn't good for your skin.

[@stephenmcqueen4029]

Isn’t lextek pure chinesium?

[@LambChopRides]

Haha 😄 I believe they are designed in the UK but manufactured in China

[@stephenmcqueen4029]

Been tempted myself, but so far resisted it on my bikes

[@andyp9040]

Sorry but the exhaust suits the bike- both low spec 👎🏻

[@chrisleigh-vd8ew]

Whales and dolphins dead now after eating all those zip ties.. Use string please. ❤

[@zh4418]

Blah-Blah-Blah-Blah-Blah… 👎

[@AlienApe.]

Come on, lextek sent you the exhaust and you thought ' sure, why not'. Question is, did they pay you? NP if they did ofc, but hope that you say so during the vid!

[@LambChopRides]

There isn't any other UK companies that make a full system! So options are very limited, yes they did supply me the exhaust but no money has changed hands

[@AlienApe.]

@@LambChopRides 👍

[@Edgunsuk]

Unsubscribing , been a blast but i think I'm over bikes at 56 and I'm to broke lol , good luck m8 and i hope you last longer than me !!

[@LambChopRides]

Oh that's a shame buddy 😕

[@talkingrock7011]

I am almost 70 and still love to ride , for 50 plus years

[@comfysofa1549]

56 and I just bought an sxv550 which is the most offensive bike I've bought yet!

[@Bunter1815]

Oh dear another UK KZbinr fitting non road legal pipes. What next, complaining about noise cameras? 😂😂

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah very true!

[@ChrisVanderheeren]

Sadly I have to agree. Even though I like the sound of a free breathing bike, 't is the world we live in...

[@mrcintheuk4641]

As it's a sports tourer and probably taking it abroad, where they quite happily enforce the noise and emissions laws, could also prove very expensive!

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah that's true, has a baffle and it's not crazy loud so think it will be fine...

[@jamest5149]

Are you sure it was a gasket sealant from Lextek with slip joints, you normally use a anti seize / anti corrosion paste? Copper slip should only be used on mild/carbon steel, its reactive with stainless steel and can cause galling, a Aluminium or Nickel paste like Permatex 77164