First let me begin with a huge thank you to the collective group that makes up this forum. I did a TON of research, had questions, and this forum really does help in making decisions on modifications for our bikes.
Secondly I would like to give a huge thank you to everybody at TPUSA. I was an overly excited wreck that was constantly sending emails and questions about my order. Carlos was super professional, quick to respond, and I could NOT be happier with my experience when it came to ordering the Dominator Touring pipes.
Ok so enough of the accolades...what about those SWEET #$% pipes!
First Impressions:
They look really really really good. I had read and researched...but was not prepared for the difference in weight that they shed off the bike. I know that those that are on the fence about new pipes read and hear about the weight that it saves...I heard it too, but I was not prepared for the amount that was being saved. It really is pretty significant.
The finish was superb, and I know that there are some that do not like the medalion that gets tacked on to the pipes but I personally don't mind it. I am happy to advertise for the company.
Would rate them 9 out of 10
The Fit:
I had NO problems with the fit of the pipes. Overall time for the install with beers, smokes and jokes with a buddy was about an hour process. Not to bad at all.
Would rate fit and ease of installation 9 out of 10
The Sound:
Holy sweet baby Jesus...For those that are listening to the clips on the internet...and trying to decide if the sound is something that you like. Let me give you a suggestion. If you have the ability to decrease the treble by 50% from what the starting point is on the audio clip and bump bass on said audio clip by about 50%...you will be hearing a pretty accurate sound at that point. I took a video of before and after, and I found that my crazy iphone captures WAY more of the treble than the bass.
Regardless let me make this statement...the sound change is SO dramatic that it really can not be believed. The touring pipes are the "quieter" of the two and I would say for me they are every bit as loud as I would ever like them to be. If the Sports are like cranking the volume up to the point of distortion on your favorite song...then the tourings are that sweet spot in the volume where it is loud with out being distorted.
But the fact that in all clips you can't "feel" the sound is the part that you have to factor in. In the garage, when the throttle was blipped...it is like you could "feel" the sound. Which coming from the stockers will just make you giggle....it did me.
I will see about posting my videos so you can see...partially because everybody likes to hear new exhaust....partially in hopes that it helps someone to gather more information....but mostly because at the end of the clip with the new exhaust...the giggle....yeah I was doing that ALL night every time I walked by that bike.....LOL!
Thanks again to the community as a whole for helping me with the decision!
Link to Stock Pipe sound...
https://youtu.be/VedkjIlu9v8
Link to New Pipe sound...
https://youtu.be/048Spx0AYSA
Secondly I would like to give a huge thank you to everybody at TPUSA. I was an overly excited wreck that was constantly sending emails and questions about my order. Carlos was super professional, quick to respond, and I could NOT be happier with my experience when it came to ordering the Dominator Touring pipes.
Ok so enough of the accolades...what about those SWEET #$% pipes!
First Impressions:
They look really really really good. I had read and researched...but was not prepared for the difference in weight that they shed off the bike. I know that those that are on the fence about new pipes read and hear about the weight that it saves...I heard it too, but I was not prepared for the amount that was being saved. It really is pretty significant.
The finish was superb, and I know that there are some that do not like the medalion that gets tacked on to the pipes but I personally don't mind it. I am happy to advertise for the company.
Would rate them 9 out of 10
The Fit:
I had NO problems with the fit of the pipes. Overall time for the install with beers, smokes and jokes with a buddy was about an hour process. Not to bad at all.
Would rate fit and ease of installation 9 out of 10
The Sound:
Holy sweet baby Jesus...For those that are listening to the clips on the internet...and trying to decide if the sound is something that you like. Let me give you a suggestion. If you have the ability to decrease the treble by 50% from what the starting point is on the audio clip and bump bass on said audio clip by about 50%...you will be hearing a pretty accurate sound at that point. I took a video of before and after, and I found that my crazy iphone captures WAY more of the treble than the bass.
Regardless let me make this statement...the sound change is SO dramatic that it really can not be believed. The touring pipes are the "quieter" of the two and I would say for me they are every bit as loud as I would ever like them to be. If the Sports are like cranking the volume up to the point of distortion on your favorite song...then the tourings are that sweet spot in the volume where it is loud with out being distorted.
But the fact that in all clips you can't "feel" the sound is the part that you have to factor in. In the garage, when the throttle was blipped...it is like you could "feel" the sound. Which coming from the stockers will just make you giggle....it did me.
I will see about posting my videos so you can see...partially because everybody likes to hear new exhaust....partially in hopes that it helps someone to gather more information....but mostly because at the end of the clip with the new exhaust...the giggle....yeah I was doing that ALL night every time I walked by that bike.....LOL!
Thanks again to the community as a whole for helping me with the decision!
Link to Stock Pipe sound...
https://youtu.be/VedkjIlu9v8
Link to New Pipe sound...
https://youtu.be/048Spx0AYSA