Triumphrat

TexasTri · 10-10-2005, 08:36 AM

I have been looking at these for a long time. Finally made the leap and WOW!! Fit and finish is really good. Bolted right on, no issues. Performance is improved and it sounds fantastic!! I do have some minor popping on decel, but will adjust the EPA screws to take care of that.
I was not overly fond of the look of the stock exhaust. They seemed a little bulbous? I think this really cleans up the look of the bike.

I also wanted to say that Thunderbike was really good to work with. I was really surprised at how quickly these arrived from NZ to Texas, USA.

What do you think?

benthepaint · 10-10-2005, 08:41 AM

Really neat look, Iwill have to find out if they do them for a 98 TBS.
Ben
.. :hammer:
:yayyy:

Rincewind · 10-10-2005, 08:50 AM

That looks really great, Russ. And heck, they're not even blued yet!

I checked your photo album and was interested to see you had converted to a belt, too. Nice lookin' Legend you've got there!

Spooner · 10-10-2005, 09:04 AM

Magnificent!!! :upthumb: :upthumb: :upthumb:

I've heard a few sound samples on the Thunderbike site....but I'd love to here yours as well.
If you ever get the time....invite us for a listening party!! I'll bring the cyber beer :hihi:

rayhyland · 10-10-2005, 09:05 AM

quote: "I checked your photo album and was interested to see you had converted to a belt, too. Nice lookin' Legend you've got there!"

can I ask, what are the pros and cons of converting to a belt? I assume it is stuff like quieter, cheaper to maintain, longer lasting, easier/cheaper to repair, etc. or does it just look cool?

Also, is it easy and cheap to do the conversion?

Ray

TexasTri · 10-10-2005, 09:44 AM

Ray,
pro's and con's of belt drive have been hashed and rehashed here before. I like it because I don't have to adjust it, don't have to lube it. Changing it is the same amount of work as changing sprockets and a new chain. It is not a cheap conversion. Some might hope the cost would be offset by not having to change chains and sprockets, but I doubt it will ever pay for itself.
I have been very happy with the setup, I would probably do it again, but that is just me. For most folks you either like it or hate it.

tri-900 · 10-12-2005, 09:01 AM

Great looking pipes, may I ask what the final number is on the bike in dollars. :chug: :???:

TexasTri · 10-12-2005, 09:26 AM

cost in NZ dollars is $1065 which includes shipping. That converts to about $730 US dollars. About $115 of that is for shipping. If we did not have to pay for shipping it would be a GREAT deal, with shipping it is still a good deal. I am satisfied.

Beemie · 10-12-2005, 08:21 PM

Does it sound different?

TexasTri · 10-13-2005, 07:59 AM

Beemie,
Yes it sounds different from any exhaust I have heard for this bike. I would define it as a growl. You can hear a Thunderbike sound clip here: clicky