Triumphrat

Loxpump · 09-14-2006, 06:33 PM

I just got my new mufflers delivered today and of course immediately opened them and grabbed some wrenches. They are Emgo Megaphone's from Specialty Spares. Price was nice, included adapter pipe and extra set of clamps. They have removable/re packable baffles. I looked in the end and saw what looked like a perforated plate, so I removed the three screws holding the end cap on and took them out to have a peak. They say you can run them without the baffles which makes them extremely loud, what I did was to drill out the plate with all the holes to make a little less restricted air flow, but left the baffle with the fiberglass packing intact. Here's the pic of before and after my drill job. I'm sure after a few miles of exhaust everything inside will be black and not very visible so I thought I would snap a few pics before.

Before

After

Finished

Not sure how they will hold up, but for the money $150.00 it's hard to beat. Maybe after a few years I'll be ready for a change anyway, I couldn't do it if I spent $500.00+ on a good set. It's definitely back to wearing ear plugs with these, they have the growl and the bark! It's nice to be seen and heard.

Copper · 09-14-2006, 07:43 PM

Looking good, Loxpump. Hope they work out well for you. I have Specialty Spares TT pipes waiting for me on my bike....Can't wait to see and hear them when I get the bike back from the shop!

Loxpump · 09-14-2006, 09:35 PM

There was one thing that I forgot about with my new pipes and that was my center stand. It hit the new mufflers like it hit the new mufflers on my 2001. I didn't want to take it off again so I did a quick fix. I may change it but as long as it works why mess with it.

Here it is with the stand up or in riding position.

Here it is with the bike on the center stand.

I just drilled a hole in the stand for a bolt with a spacer or in my case a larger nut that hits the frame as it pivots up before the stand hits the muffler. Took about 10 minutes, drill tap and your done. I could put one of the other side for additional strength.