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ThunderHeader Pipes

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by HammerHead, Dec 1, 2004.

  1. HammerHead

    HammerHead New Member

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    I've been persuaded to install ThunderHeader pipes on my scooter. I just want to know if anyone else has these pipes and what their feedback is before I order 'em.

    Thanks
  2. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Great pipe, loud makes awesome power, looks good (JMHO) heat shields are not best fit in the industry but they work.
  3. gpcj7

    gpcj7 New Member

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    Hey Hammerhead, I just put Thunderheaders on my 2004 FXDXI with a stage 1 mapping and aircleaner and the bike roars. Great power from 2500 to redline. The stock TC88 motor likes to rev in the 3000 to 5000 range and this pipe makes this range very powerful. Some vibration is noticed around 4000 (these pipes weigh less than the stock system so the harmonics are different)that was not there with the stock pipes, but this goes away around 4500. No noticable change in vibration between 2000 to 3500...cruising rpms around town. These pipes are loud when you open the throttle, but at highway speeds very pleasent to listen to and not too loud for cruising. You will need to be careful in city driving as you can draw attention to yourself very easily.

    For a stock bike with minor modifications, these headers are a very good choice. I ordered the Black Ceramic option with no heat shields and this works well with the FXDXI wrinkle black motor. No problems with cloths or boots touching hot pipes.

    Have fun and be safe.
  4. HammerHead

    HammerHead New Member

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    Thanks

    Thanks for the help guys. These pipes are going on a '90 FatBoy with S&S "E Series" and an Andrews Cam-EV27. I'm hoping this combo will result in a noted change.

    Thanks again-

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