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justbrian

Pretty new to the forum (not to mention Triumph - grew up on Harley's as that's what pop rode, but I have vague memories of the Pearl White Bonnie he had so many years ago), so first, hello everyone!

With Winter fast approaching, it's comming on "project" time with my not yet two month old Scrambler. I figure I'd better balance some cosmetic/ergonomic mods I have planned with a few performance tweaks - if only just "because I can" (it's both a terrible and wonderful thing knowing what "could be" with just a few twists of the wrench). Not to mention a little more rumble to go with the wonderfully sexy "whirr" of this motor wouldn't suck.

So on to the point:

I've been seeking out exhaust options that will keep much of the stock "look" of the exhaust system intact (let's face it - it's a significant part of what drew me to the bike in the first place) and thus far I've found the Thunderbike, Staintune and TORS kits. Any experience out there with the lot of these? Sound? Performance? Obviously the TORS look the closest - but something tells me there's a better flowing/sounding option. Any others I should be looking at that maintain a similar heatshield design (passenger ridability is also a small factor in this decision - she got a rock and I got a bike, but it's fun to share).

Other planned performance mods to go with this: snorkel removal, bellmouth, UNI/K&N filter, AI removal and a re-jet.

I know opinions are mixed on the restrictor plate - any experience on the Scrambler w/ a similar setup?

Speaking of rejet, judging by the Jenks' guide it looks like a 120 main and a single shim *should* do me well with the planned combo - but any other thoughts from those with experience (especially with any of the silencer systems listed above)? Obviously the real answer will come with testing and tweaking, but a good starting point would be nice.

Thanks in advance for any help and experience you can lend me (and thanks for all the info I've gathered already lurking around for the past month or so)!

DannyChrist

if you want the Stock look as I did, the TOR's are the way to go, I was very aprehensive about ordering them , without hearing them, but they wre louder than I had anticipated, I would not want more noise, + 15 min to install

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Whisperinsmith

justbrian,
I bought the Thunderbike exhaust for my America and loved the sound and the slight increase in performance. No rejetting, just adjustment to the mix. As I recall, backed off the setting about 3 to 4 turns was all it took.
I think the engines on these bikes are similar - not positive without looking it up, but I can't imagine them being too different.
I have only good things to say about the Thunderbike pipes. Got lots of great looks too when riding by someone. Not offensive, but that nice NON-stock sound.

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Pim

I have my Scrambler for a week now and drove (fortunatly) just one day without the TOR's. The difference is huge! More fun, more music, more power.

On idle, the sound is loud, but not loud enough to upset the neighbourhood. While accelerating the sound becomes addictive to me and people on the sidewalks turn their heads.
The sound reminds me of an old Norton Commander - not bad...
My girl friend does not complain about any heat at all; she wears kevlar jeans. The heat shields do become warm but not hot.

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FlatFourOne

Not to confuse the situation even further but I love my Staintunes. The quality is excellent, they look VERY close to stock except for the wider hole in the tip and the sound is awesome. Louder and more "tough" but not obnoxiously so.

Moggy

Hi guy, I know they sound nice, but I reckon the Thunderbike pipes also look better.
I may be prejudiced tho, being as how they are a Kiwi Co and all.

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Davorallyfan

Staintunes - I love mine

http://davorallyfan.smugmug.com/gall...181195043-L-LB

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Iceseven

I just put on the Tor's and was very surprised at how good they sound (also loud). The Tor's are very open and you can actually see light through the pipes. I removed the snorkel, airbox plate and AI and went with 125 main jets and 42 pilots, very very happy with the sound.

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larryshep

I have run Staintunes since day one on my 06 Scrambler. I talked to Staintune rep in Australia and he said to not even change the jetting and I did not, still running completely stock set up, of course AI removed and 2 1/2 turns out on the air screws. The sound is very plesant and not overly loud. There is no packing and they should last forever. Oh yes I am getting a steady 49 to 52 mpg..and I do not baby the bike, I keep in around 3500 rpm's for normal crusing and of course in the mountain twisties I rev right much higher than that for extended periods.
Of course I did change the tires to Metzeler Tourance and they are very sticky and handle almost as good as a sport tire. Of course the last has nothing to do with exhaust.

justbrian

So the common thread here seems to be that no matter which set I pick - I'm likely to be pretty happy!

Thanks all.