Triumphrat

trav13 · 11-26-2005, 06:09 PM

i have the stock pipes now and am looking for a more ballsy sound, can i get that if i drill out the stockers. how exactly do i do this? is i worth cutting up the pipes or is it better to go ahead and buy aftermarket pipes. i dont really like the look of the megaphones but want a good throaty tough sounding bike

tba-golfer · 11-26-2005, 06:38 PM

Trav- First, welcome. I'm sure the 125 guys can give you some input. But, here's a couple of thoughts, one general the other personal. The "pipes" topic is one that is covered and re-covered on a regular basis. You may want to spend some time reading back in history on this site to get some opinions and ideas. Not only in the Classics book, but in the General/Maintainance section.
IMHO, I would give yourself and the bike some time to get acquainted before you jump in to a new set of pipes or modification of your existing set.
One man's thoughts; worth exactly what you're paying for them.

meatwagon · 11-26-2005, 06:47 PM

To drill out stockers,find kdlutes illustrated step by step using the search function.Fast easy and dirt cheap

CarlS · 11-26-2005, 08:52 PM

Trav13, you can find the instructions posted on the wiki site:
wiki.triumphrat.net/RemovingBaffles

If you have any question, post them or PM me. Lot's of us here have done this mod.

1409 · 11-26-2005, 10:27 PM

All I can say is D&D my friend!!

04BB...

Panthermark · 11-26-2005, 11:21 PM

My 2 cents:

Go with a used pair of TOR's (Triumph Off-Road pipes). You can usually get them for around $250

ChuckofTahoe · 11-27-2005, 12:08 AM

When I first got my Predators a few weeks ago, I thought I had blown out an eardrum in my right ear with the racket from the pipes. So I went to my doctor.

Turns out my ear is fine. Apparently I had a mild inner ear infection maybe as a reaction to a flu shot I had gotten. My ears are back to normal now.

I do wear ear plugs now though. Mainly for wind noise but also with the plastic helmets, the low tone from the Predators reverberates inside the helmet shell.

I think I would have gotten NH Togas as my first choice but the shop I used was unfamiliar with them. I just like that shorty tear drop design.

TC88 · 11-27-2005, 06:51 PM

NH Togas baby. They look awesome and sound even better!
Brent at Newbonneville has a set with your name on them!

TC88 · 11-27-2005, 07:02 PM

BTW, I have a set of stock Bonnie mufflers with 0 mi on them for sale make me an offer. You maybe can play with these in case you want to experiment!

trav13 · 11-27-2005, 08:08 PM

thanks for the offer on the stock pipes but i drilled out mine today. made a pretty good difference, sounds better, how loud are the togas, i want loud but not harley loud, just a nice tough sound, but i also like the stock look.