Triumphrat

Monkey · 03-18-2010, 10:38 PM

Well, I finally got the bird in for her first service! A little late I might add (1500kms) This was my first service experience with my local Triumph dealer,(Sturgess Cycle in Hamilton, ON) and may I add what a wonderful experience it was. When I called to book my appt(yesterday) they said that they would squeeze me in seeing that I purchased my bird from them. They also told me that they would supply me with a loaner for the day because I was a Triumph owner. When I showed up to drop mine off, they asked me what I wanted in the Triumph line up as a loaner, so I chose to take out the Thunderbird loaner which was equipped with the TOR's. I have only heard sounds clips on the net, and when I first drove off with the bike, I first noticed that the throttle was more responsive and the sound.... well I guess that the big smile on my face when I drove off said it all!!

Needless to say, when I got back to the dealer to pick mine up, I didn't want to give thiers back. LOL And yes, I did place my order for the TOR's(Long) and will be in in 2 weeks times. For all of you bird owners, I've been tossed as to what pipes to order, and by golly I am 100% positive that none of you will be dissappointed with them.

Another Happy Thunderbird Owner

large · 03-22-2010, 08:50 AM

how much louder and do they pop on decel ? like you I have never heard them in person the internet haas to may variables in sounds thanks

DOUBLEL · 03-22-2010, 10:10 AM

My experience is that I put the TORs on at about 900 miles. There is a noticable increase in power and sound. It actually took a couple of hundred miles before the bikes were breaking in the sound element. I even complained a bit at first, but they did improve. The biggest thing is not just louder, but a deeper, more throaty growl expecially when you are rolling through the gears. At idle, you won't hear it so much. As far as the popping on the decel, just a little. In fact, I like it.My America did the same when I put the TORs on it. In short, I like the pipes and the growl, but don't expect loud.

Monkey · 03-23-2010, 08:26 PM

There was a noticeable "popping" on decel and yes a deeper sound. What a difference it sounded in person. Can't wait till they arrive in another week

Truss · 03-23-2010, 08:37 PM

I'm also thinking of going the long tors route. Does anybody know if they are easy to install yourself?

Monkey · 03-23-2010, 08:42 PM

I'm sure that they're not to hard to install, but included in the install by my dealer is the tune upload. So I guess kind of an added bonus....

willyt · 03-23-2010, 09:37 PM

Truss

I did the long TORs myself and felt it was not a difficult installation and I am not that mechanically inclined. Took about an hour as I was taking my time. Maybe your dealer would download the tune for no charge.

Willy T

Truss · 03-23-2010, 10:53 PM

I guess I'll have to check with the dealer and see if they'll install the tune for me. I would hope so......I've dropped enough coin there.