Triumphrat

How can I get the best sound out of my 2000 Thunderbird. If the answer is the Triumph aftermarket pipes, is the sound enough to warrant the price?

hyzer

I have the after-market pipes on my T-Bird. Great sound - at least to other motorcyclists. But I don't start the bike up in the driveway when I'm on my way to work in the morning any more - too loud. To maintain relations with the neighbors I coast to the end of the street before firing it up.

Only you can justify the cost. I'm glad I did my pipes (and the shop did some tuning to match). I believe I can feel more mid-range power. Still have that little low spot right at 28000 rpm's, but it is much less noticeable.

tbsrider2000

Any slip-on muffler with a 1 1/2" inlet will fit. The one's I have on my bike now are a no-name brand, but happen to mount to the original exhaust brackets and sound great! Not too annoying at idle, but you get a good dose of that triple sound while riding..

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Dave Arnold
'04 Rocket III
'00 Trophy 1200
La Vernia, TX

Slinky

The Triumph pipes look good, sound good, and they are top quality. I'm not sure they are worth the asking price- but mine were already on the bike when I bought it.

You can get very similar looking pipes for about a third of the price. Look at the the suppliers who sell parts for old Brit bikes. The quality may not be as good.

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98 Thunderbird, 03 Speed Master

gareth47

I'd totally agree with Slinky - I picked up a brand new set of triumph off-road pipes on ebay for 225GBP - worth every penny!

I just have to find someone I trust enough to take my bike for a spin so that I can hear what they sound like from kerbside.

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Gareth

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Thanks for your responses. I am leaning toward the Triumph aftermarket off road pipes