if i was goin for looks, sure wouldnt run a thunderheader....
i bought a used chrome one and coated it black. the finish was so-so but it had sheilds, so you couldnt see with them on.
if you could find a used one, black or chrome, you could have it rechromed or get it ceramic chrome coated.
or black chrome

 

Check out the RB racing pipes. Great looking pipes with good performance...Only problem is they are extremely weird about when they produce them.

 

I will consider other options fatcats,pro pipe,etc. But the thunderheader always sticks in my mind! I don't have a problem spending the money, but I want my moneys worth not only on the performance end but with looks too!

 

amen. LOVE mine.

 

sound I like the FC more (lower), but is subjective
Perf is almost identical - they trade off on reviews
looks is subjective - I like the TH look for older bikes, and the FC on others - I chose the FC and am absolutely happy with it.

 

As much as I would love to have an ugly thunderheader on my ugly bike, I think your bike is way to shiny and pretty for a thunderheader. Fatcat would be perfect for you IMHO. The performance is about equal and the build quality is way nicer. I really like the "crustiness" of the thunderheader...but I don't like it for your bike.