Triumphrat

FrankD · 05-05-2008, 11:21 AM

I currently have the TOR's on my 02 thunderbird but the previous buyer dropped the bike on both sides and the pipes are dented/scratched up.
I'm looking for an affordable replacement. I read through some of the threads but wasnt able to answer all of my questions.
Does anyone have these or know anything about them?

http://www.jcwhitney.com/CHROME-PLAT...4681_10111.jcw

If the link doesnt work, they are JC whitney Reverse cone mufflers. They say it fits 1 3/8" OD exhaust? Will that slip onto my headers or do I need an adapter? The website said they'll filt 1973 and on Triumph cycles...
Are they super loud? Do you think I would have to change the jetting if I'm going from the TOR's to these mufflers?
Thanks!

FrankD · 05-05-2008, 11:33 AM

Also, this one looks the same... but it's half the price?

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/I...D:100000142714

KD5QOQ · 05-05-2008, 11:35 AM

I hear they are LOUD.

FrankD · 05-05-2008, 12:36 PM

I read that if you re-pack them it helps a bit. Not sure how much louder they'll be than my TOR's that I have on the bike now....
I figure the longer pipes will be quieter than the "shorty" and "slash cut" mufflers.

patrol21 · 05-05-2008, 02:10 PM

I had TOR's (pea shooter type) that had a nice rumble but I wanted something a bit louder....the Emgo's definelty did that.....they are loud....very loud.......On longer rides I'm wearing ear plugs..........

FrankD · 05-05-2008, 02:45 PM

Hmm... I dont really want a pipe that's much louder than the TOR's that I currently have.

patrol21 · 05-05-2008, 04:43 PM

then don't get the Emgo's.....they'll shake out your fillings. I ride with a bunch of guys on Harleys with open pipes and Thunderheads...they are complaining riding behind me....one thing for sure, people sure can hear you coming..the # of cars not seeing has drasitclaly dropped.

FrankD · 05-05-2008, 05:45 PM

Patrol, which emgos do you have? I was hoping the longer ones would be quieter...

cafetbird · 05-05-2008, 11:07 PM

Is 1 3/8" the correct size?

RONNS · 05-06-2008, 09:07 AM

I just put on then removed the shorty JC Whitney mufflers. They are loud but not bad, (as the rider). They did sound really good, but there was a lot of backfiring during engine braking and they draw attention where ever you ride. My neighbor could hear me when I was wide open about 1/2 a mile away. I put my peashooters back on. Ron.