Thunderheader done.
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Road Warrior
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From: Jefferson, Oregon
Thunderheader done.
Just a quick update. It's pouring rain so crappy garage pics for now.
First impressions:
The quality of the one piece pipe is outstanding. The jet hot coating is nice, gives a nice aluminum finish that I feel...goes much better with my bike/style than the chrome pipe did.
Sound:
Compared to the Rinehart, it has a MUCH deeper tone at idle. Grab a handful and it gives a nice crack, with a little backrap, reminds me a bit of old school muscle car sound, can't wait to throw the cams/head work in, it's gonna sound MEAN.
No ride yet, hopefully I'll get a dry day (haha..Oregon..yeah right) to give it a spin. I also updated another canned map to my PC-V, we'll see if it feels much different.
As for the install...thanks to the advice on here, it went on SUPER smooth and easy. Slid right into place, but I did get a second pair of hands so I think that made a pretty big difference. Thanks for coming over Dad!
First impressions:
The quality of the one piece pipe is outstanding. The jet hot coating is nice, gives a nice aluminum finish that I feel...goes much better with my bike/style than the chrome pipe did.
Sound:
Compared to the Rinehart, it has a MUCH deeper tone at idle. Grab a handful and it gives a nice crack, with a little backrap, reminds me a bit of old school muscle car sound, can't wait to throw the cams/head work in, it's gonna sound MEAN.
No ride yet, hopefully I'll get a dry day (haha..Oregon..yeah right) to give it a spin. I also updated another canned map to my PC-V, we'll see if it feels much different.
As for the install...thanks to the advice on here, it went on SUPER smooth and easy. Slid right into place, but I did get a second pair of hands so I think that made a pretty big difference. Thanks for coming over Dad!
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Road Warrior
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From: Jefferson, Oregon
Thanks I dig it as well. Original plan was to do the wrap/black, came across this and thought...hmm, might be cool to have something different. The PO had great taste and forethought!
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From: Nude Hampster....
welcome to the brotherhood !!!
Thunderheaders F' ing RULE !!!
wait till you hear it rack off (that's not what you think it is...) when you're droppin gears coming to a stop..
Did I mention that Thunderheaders rule ?
Thunderheaders F' ing RULE !!!
wait till you hear it rack off (that's not what you think it is...) when you're droppin gears coming to a stop..
Did I mention that Thunderheaders rule ?
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I didn't notice any temp lowering . They couldn't coat the inside of the pipe because it's sealed . It would have damaged the baffle .
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From: Nude Hampster....
Does your thunderheader roast your peanuts too ?
Thanks again Jayson!!!!!!! It is awesome, I can't wait to ride it. 