[Houndoggie91]

I have a 2012 Bonneville SE. I would like to buy new pipes to give it presence by way of sound, but more importantly an increase in performance. I have read several threads on the finer points of various options for the money. I really don't care about price point. I just want the best quality with best chance of increased performance. If anyone is an absolute aficionado on pipes for a very cool 2012 Bonnie se, please help. Thanks!

 

[c-townrocker]

I have a 2012 Bonneville SE. I would like to buy new pipes to give it presence by way of sound, but more importantly an increase in performance. I have read several threads on the finer points of various options for the money. I really don't care about price point. I just want the best quality with best chance of increased performance. If anyone is an absolute aficionado on pipes for a very cool 2012 Bonnie se, please help. Thanks!

I went with the TOR's right out of the box, and haven't regretted it one bit. Look identical to stock, but have a nice snarl when you get after it, and are economically priced to boot. Fairly mellow idle and cruise sound however, so kind of the best of both worlds. They have quite a bit of popping on decel, but personally I dig it. Best of all is the twin thump, better than any inline four, but not a sound anyone will confuse with a Harley. Good luck!

 

[Craigore]

no offense but you're going to have a lot of personal opinions on "best exhaust". For example, Tors didn't do anything for me. So I switched to the D&D full stainless 2:2 system.

 

[Von Dutch]

1. the best exhaust will be stainless steel
2. good pipes will enhance performance and sound good
3. they will have the look/style YOU are looking for

do you want a classic look or modern/race look?

3 pipes come to my mind 2 of em are classic, Staintunes & TPUSA
and
for a low cost MODERN look TEC or more $$$ Arrow very similar

I'm sure others will chime in.
I like TORS classic look but they are not stainless steel.

 

[TX1911fan]

I have Lossa stubby cans. They are great! Very loud, great rumble, look great. I added some DB Dawg inserts to make them a bit quieter.

Also, $100 each, so much cheaper than many of the alternatives.

 

[c-townrocker]

I agree which exhaust you decide on is very personal. For me, it was about being well made and not being obnoxiously loud (like the D&D's) while retaining the classic Triumph sound. Personally I could care less about saving weight on a 500 lb bike as long as it looks and sounds good. I basically got them thrown in with the purchase, so spending $1000 on a full stainless set was of no interest to me.

 

[Calliway]

Go to the twin section where there is a sticky on exhausts. It's 100% personal preference.

 

[BABDBAT]

Norman shooters!


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[doger5]

If done again I would use 2 into 1 exhaust , lighter , cleaner looking, better clearance from scraping on the ground , better scavenging effect from the exhaust and better top end.

 

[CHRIS211083]

As this post is in the club cafe section, I would say he is after MAX power. There is a clear winner when this is asked. However it's not stainless and gives less ground clearance. However it gives most power but the sound isn't very twin like but I don't care as it goes so well. Best Power has to be D&D 2-1.

Chris.

 

[road dog]

As this post is specifically asking for the best quality regardless of cost, I would say he is after BEST quality. There is a clear winner when this is asked. It is stainless and the sound is very twin like plus a nice improvement in throttle response over stock. Best quality regardless of cost has to be Staintune.

 

[Houndoggie91]

Thank you all for your excellent input into this very difficult decision. I decided to go with the Arrow 2-2 baffles out. I'm very happy with the look and sound. I'm not sure if its any faster but I ride it like it is, lol. Thanks again!!!

 

[PopPop]

TORs have a great sound and they don't pop on deceleration if your dealer downloads the right tune. I love the sound of mine but they rusted through from the inside out, in three years. Stored indoors.


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[wenzel850]

I love my Dominator Touring pipes matched to the TPUSA airbox removal. Sounds good on acceleration and not super loud during riding.

 

[luckyduck]

Just installed Togas on my '01. Really nice bassy sound that's not too loud. If you keep it at 1/4 throttle you could slip through quiet neighborhoods with ease. Once you open it up, it sounds great!

 

[Raynewb]

Got the Arrow two into two, baffels out loud as hell only downside you can't fit a centre stand if your that way inclined. I love them.

 

[Two-Bit]

I love my Norman Hyde Togas. Here they are.

 

[Randy01]

Sounds like you purchased a quality exaust. Good luck with it. I on the other hand went with the EMGOs. I was on a very tight budget at the time and that was the only exhaust in my price range or I would have to have gone without an exhaust (repaired after wreck).

The emgos without the baffles are how could i say it... Scary loud, scaring women, small children, little puppy dogs, and cute fuzzy bunnies. With the baffles in well... It's just loud and not so scary. But when under a very light throttle I have no problems with the neighbors and I live in a development.

 

[evilkevin]

Randy, which Emgo's did you get? I am interested in getting emgo's as well, I want ones that look like the stock pea shooters.

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[Randy01]

Randy, which Emgo's did you get? I am interested in getting emgo's as well, I want ones that look like the stock pea shooters.

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They are the ones that are pictured on the Bella Corse site. The reverse coned ones. You can also buy them from any internet motorcycle parts site that sells EMGOs... Be aware that you may need some sort of exhaust sealant (if one exists) to help keep everything sealed. For the money that you will spend they can't be beat... But there are better quality exhausts out there.

Good Luck