Triumphrat

oldsquid · 03-18-2007, 08:29 PM

Ello chaps and chapettes,

Not sure if this is where you folks post this kind of thing. If not, I plead stupidity!

Some of you know I make a pipe for the new S3. I've been wanting to do something with the new Tiger, but not having one, and being in the boonies, I haven't been able to get my mitts on one.....until now.

I made a trek over to Sac-o-tomatoes last week and, among other things, met up with a gent with nice new gold Tiger 1050 and I built a prototype. I'm posting a shot here (I hope) that is the prototype before I put the heat shield and center stand stop bracket on.

The production model will not have any welds except for those mounts. I also don't know what the price will be until I send it out to my bender. I expect the total retail price to end up somewhere just North of $400. That'll include everything you need to mount up and ride. Production is at least 2-4 weeks out.

I just thought I'd post this now because some of you Tiger folks have been asking about it. (Thanks, by the way). I'm anxious to hear your feedback.

So here goes:

RedBird · 03-18-2007, 10:36 PM

I can't see looking at the pic, but I assume that clearance with the pannier mounting bracket is adequate?
Next question: How loud? :-D

Larry

oldsquid · 03-19-2007, 03:29 AM

The can is about 1/4 the size (and weight) of the stocker. The guy who's bike I built the pipe on actually though he could buy a set of ST bags now because it wouldn't need the cutout in the right side bag anymore.

You can sort of get a sense of the sound it you go to my website and listen to the clip of the S3. Its actually a little quieter with one can than two. I also offer a baffle that will quiet it down more--If you're into that kind of thing.....

Cheers
Squid

nobby400 · 03-24-2007, 03:33 PM

I think a twin pipe on both sides like the speed triple would be cool

psychobiker · 03-24-2007, 08:44 PM

hey, that was my idea nobby, yes it would look better and more balanced with 2 cans.

geofflowe · 03-25-2007, 04:48 AM

I like it too but a couple more pics? Twin pipes would also look good if they weren't too wide.

playinthestreet · 03-25-2007, 09:40 AM

The can is much smaller and the system is much narrower than stock. I'm sure it would look much like the S3 system with a dual system. The rear sub-frame has a bracket to which you could mount another can but the seat cowling would have to be modified (underneath and not visible). Didn't take any rear photos, sorry!

I rode it around the industrial park, briefly (and w/o a helmet) and think the "tone" is about right. Very similar to Bob's audio of the S3 system.

[ This message was edited by: playinthestreet on 2007-03-25 07:43 ]