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BikerDazz
5th March 2010, 17:07
As my "big wheels" licence approaches, I've got my eye keenly on a new Bonneville SE.
Now, one of the first jobs is gonna be to replace the mufflers.
The Arrow jobs are 3K, which I reckon is a bit steep.
Would appreciate any advice on an alternative product.
And, any advice on impact of aftermarkets on performance?
cheers

DMNTD
5th March 2010, 17:11
As my "big wheels" licence approaches, I've got my eye keenly on a new Bonneville SE.
Now, one of the first jobs is gonna be to replace the mufflers.
The Arrow jobs are 3K, which I reckon is a bit steep.
Would appreciate any advice on an alternative product.
And, any advice on impact of aftermarkets on performance?
cheers

Thunderbike (http://www.thunderbike.co.nz/) down in Nelson do/did a great set with reasonable gains and a freaking good sound.

Watch your warranty though..as in double check with Bayride MC (recommended) or whomever you'll go through.

BTW...the SE is a bloody nice bike to ride!


PS...there's also a guy down Pyes Pa (Tga) that makes some wicked sets too. Sorry but can't remember his Co.'s name

Owl
5th March 2010, 17:43
Others I've found include "Predator", "Staintune" or "Dominator" which has two types for sport or touring. Personally, I'd follow up on DMNTD's local options first.

dogsnbikes
5th March 2010, 18:05
http://www.harrispipes.co.nz/aboutus.html

but do shop around

tri boy
5th March 2010, 19:06
http://www.triumphrat.net/
Subscribe and read.:yes:

PeeJay
5th March 2010, 20:30
As my "big wheels" licence approaches, I've got my eye keenly on a new Bonneville SE.
Now, one of the first jobs is gonna be to replace the mufflers.
The Arrow jobs are 3K, which I reckon is a bit steep.
Would appreciate any advice on an alternative product.
And, any advice on impact of aftermarkets on performance?
cheers
Try some Dunstall replicas. Sound great and dont cost a fortune.
Saw and heard a bonny with Dunstalls today, actually thought it was a 750 Bonny it sounded so cool, but it was a hinkley Bonny.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Exhaust/auction-275475184.htm
These have been around for 30 odd years and have been fitted to all sorts of bikes.
They dont come with a spiffy little badge and thats where the savings are made.
Of course the snobs will look down on you because you have dared to only spend $250 instaed of $1000 to $3000 like they did. What will really get up their nose's is your bike will sound just as good as theirs!!
cheers

Owl
4th April 2010, 17:46
Another option that's genuine Triumph and reasonably priced.

http://www.jacklilley.com/view_part.asp?category_id=95&category_type_id=950&part_id=6394