DK Customs Thunder Torque Inserts Review
#1
DK Customs Thunder Torque Inserts Review
I just got done installing a set of DK Customs Thunder Torque Inserts on my 05 883c with stock A/C and SE II slip ons with no baffles. I went with the W158s. The install was very simple and came with good directions. I just had to drill out my holes a little bit and the inserts bolted up no problem. I tried the inserts in 3 different positions, forwards, backwards, and sideways. I really didnt notice any difference in sound or any improvement in torque. So I'm not sure what else to try or do with these. I do plan on a stage 1 a/c and some carb jetting but may also look into getting full baffles from Big City Thunder and see how they work or just save up for some V&H side/short shots. Anyone one care to share your result on the DK Customs Thunder Torque Inserts and what positions you've tried?
Thanks,
Dave
Thanks,
Dave
#2
#3
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Red Banks, Mississippi
Posts: 17,464
Received 3,940 Likes
on
2,295 Posts
I would give you my review, and also point you to the Dyno charts HERE , but it is easy to say I am biased. lol
Below are quite a few reviews that I found on the forum here by doing a search-
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...t-baffles.html (look at post #9)
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...es-review.html (this one has a youtube link in it)
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...op-normal.html (look at post #6)
There are lots more, but that's a few.
#4
After riding a little more I do feel a bit more smoother throttle response. Every bike is different so there's gonna be different results. I think I'm also having a carb issue with my bike so once I get that fixed maybe I'll see more improvement. I wasnt trying to be negative. I know you guys stand by your products and customers I am happy with the service I received and shipping/packaging was excellent. Sorry if it came off that I was un happy.
#5
FANTASTIC Experience with Thunder Torque Inserts!
First the dirty details: '07 XL883, X14ied, K&N Air Cleaner, Screaming Eagle Pipes. I wanted to change up the sound while at the same time increasing torque and power. I figured for $22 + shipping, the W118s would be an inexpensive investment ~ I can throw away $30 in a heartbeat during any given weekend on something stupid, why not give them a shot.
After realizing I could not install them without removing the baffles (my baffles were flush with the outside of the pipe), I unscrewed and gently removed them (Hah!) from the pipe. Gently involved a pair of channel lock pliers and torquing the hell outta them! Removal complete.
I rode without the baffles for the day, just to get a feel for the difference between baffles and no baffles. Definitely louder (wife was not too happy), rougher sounding, and a good loss of power between 2k-4k RPM - just did not have the giddy-up.
Received the W118's from DK Customs and, to be honest, after looking at them I thought - these are BS - no way these are gonna do anything, pure snake oil.
After drilling out the bottom of the existing baffle holes in the pipe, I inserted the W118s, tightened, and went for a ride - HOLY CRAP. Immediate sound improvement (wife said "that is the way a Harley should sound! loving me some wifey), significant improvement in torque, hp, and all around feel - best money I've ever spent on my bike to date!
Thanks again Kevin - I'm hanging on tight!
Eric
After realizing I could not install them without removing the baffles (my baffles were flush with the outside of the pipe), I unscrewed and gently removed them (Hah!) from the pipe. Gently involved a pair of channel lock pliers and torquing the hell outta them! Removal complete.
I rode without the baffles for the day, just to get a feel for the difference between baffles and no baffles. Definitely louder (wife was not too happy), rougher sounding, and a good loss of power between 2k-4k RPM - just did not have the giddy-up.
Received the W118's from DK Customs and, to be honest, after looking at them I thought - these are BS - no way these are gonna do anything, pure snake oil.
After drilling out the bottom of the existing baffle holes in the pipe, I inserted the W118s, tightened, and went for a ride - HOLY CRAP. Immediate sound improvement (wife said "that is the way a Harley should sound! loving me some wifey), significant improvement in torque, hp, and all around feel - best money I've ever spent on my bike to date!
Thanks again Kevin - I'm hanging on tight!
Eric
#7
back when I had the crappy SE slip on's I pulled out the baffles and ran them open. I did loose a bit of low end so one day I made something just about like The DK Thunder insterts. I made them from L brakets, washers and nuts. Cost about $5.00 total for 2 of them and they did work well. The bike was not as loud and there was more low end. I have my Martin Bro's pipes open and one day I was just playing around and installed just some L brakets in them and it was not near as loud, but I took them out as I love the open pipe sound. The Thunder inserts are a nice version of what is called a lollie pop baffle.
The following users liked this post:
sebasbq (03-25-2022)
Trending Topics
#8
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Red Banks, Mississippi
Posts: 17,464
Received 3,940 Likes
on
2,295 Posts
After riding a little more I do feel a bit more smoother throttle response. Every bike is different so there's gonna be different results. I think I'm also having a carb issue with my bike so once I get that fixed maybe I'll see more improvement. I wasnt trying to be negative. I know you guys stand by your products and customers I am happy with the service I received and shipping/packaging was excellent. Sorry if it came off that I was un happy.
back when I had the crappy SE slip on's I pulled out the baffles and ran them open. I did loose a bit of low end so one day I made something just about like The DK Thunder insterts. I made them from L brakets, washers and nuts. Cost about $5.00 total for 2 of them and they did work well. The bike was not as loud and there was more low end. I have my Martin Bro's pipes open and one day I was just playing around and installed just some L brakets in them and it was not near as loud, but I took them out as I love the open pipe sound. The Thunder inserts are a nice version of what is called a lollie pop baffle.
I came back to this thread today because I just received the following email from N Ireland and wanted to share it here-
Guys, received my torque inserts last thursday and fitted on friday evening and wow what can i say they do exactly as they say, i now can ride much longer due to the deeper note of my exhaust,it sounds exactly as i always wanted it to, and i immediately felt the power increase right through the range, i cant tell you how pleased i am, awesome! Thank you for all your help, im now running around telling everyone about these so hopefully you will see more orders from N Ireland.
Thanks again
Dave
#9
Well after some messing around and changing the bike these inserts have didwhat they were advertised to do. I was having some other issues with the bike, and for just doing a fluid change the bike runs completely different and smooth. I changed to amsoil and spectro chaincase oil and the difference is night and day. So now that the engine/tranny are running smooth the torque inserts are able to do their job and what a wonderful difference. Im very happy with how it runs now except for a small issue with random backfiring. But I want to just llet DK Customs know that I am very happy with what this product did. And anyone else having a problem with the inserts you just have to tweak them for your bike, they may work good one way on one bike but need to be in a different position on another bike.
#10
No, did not take it that way at all.
Yes, the Q style Thunder Torques are a nice version of a lollipop, but the W Style TTI's are substantially different, with a patent pending.
I came back to this thread today because I just received the following email from N Ireland and wanted to share it here-
Guys, received my torque inserts last thursday and fitted on friday evening and wow what can i say they do exactly as they say, i now can ride much longer due to the deeper note of my exhaust,it sounds exactly as i always wanted it to, and i immediately felt the power increase right through the range, i cant tell you how pleased i am, awesome! Thank you for all your help, im now running around telling everyone about these so hopefully you will see more orders from N Ireland.
Thanks again
Dave
Yes, the Q style Thunder Torques are a nice version of a lollipop, but the W Style TTI's are substantially different, with a patent pending.
I came back to this thread today because I just received the following email from N Ireland and wanted to share it here-
Guys, received my torque inserts last thursday and fitted on friday evening and wow what can i say they do exactly as they say, i now can ride much longer due to the deeper note of my exhaust,it sounds exactly as i always wanted it to, and i immediately felt the power increase right through the range, i cant tell you how pleased i am, awesome! Thank you for all your help, im now running around telling everyone about these so hopefully you will see more orders from N Ireland.
Thanks again
Dave