Tako and TBR7 for the win today! - Page 2

**JerryHawk250** · 07-23-2019, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by OneLeggedRider

How much of a performance gain do you get from an aftermarket exhaust, 1 maybe 2 horsepower? As Jerry said the biggest thing is ditching the catalytic converter. But one cannot downplay the aesthetic and acoustic value. The TBR7 now looks better and sounds like a big boy bike.

My Hawk sounds amazing and is LOUD thanks to the exhaust pipe protruding a good 5" into the muffler and bypassing a third of the sound damping packing. I've considered cutting off 4" inches of the pipe to quiet it down some but.. When I'm lugging up a small hill and cresting the top it sounds like I'm on a big bore thumper like an XR 350 or bigger. I absolutely love it and folks often assume it's alot meaner than what it really is.

Is the pipe long enough to where you could attach it at the stock mounting hole on your Hawk? It sounds like the pipe on your exhaust is longer than most.

OneLeggedRider · 07-23-2019, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Is the pipe long enough to where you could attach it at the stock mounting hole on your Hawk? It sounds like the pipe on your exhaust is longer than most.

Yes I can easily mount the muffler in either hole without any modification, but it looks funny mounted further back, we tried that first. And the pipe we got for the TBR7 wasn't nearly as long, it will only go in about an inch because of the bend.

OneLeggedRider · 07-23-2019, 04:03 PM

Both were the same color for $95 from Amazon, but mine was T-something Racing and his was Stoneman exhaust.

wedooit · 07-24-2019, 10:35 AM

I wish I was more experience on bike exhaust....we did some can/exhaust mods to the mrs skidoo sled, I can hear her a canyon away.....she likes the rumble sound!

2LZ · 07-24-2019, 01:30 PM

I have the ebay exhaust on the TT250. Yes, performance difference once you get your jetting dialed in. Thye downside is my older ears aren't digging the extra noise now. I'm thinking of digging out the stock unit and gutting the cat instead.

OneLeggedRider · 07-24-2019, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

I have the ebay exhaust on the TT250. Yes, performance difference once you get your jetting dialed in. Thye downside is my older ears aren't digging the extra noise now. I'm thinking of digging out the stock unit and gutting the cat instead.

Yeah, even though I love the sound after about 3 hours it does get a little tiresome. And I'm sure it attracts some unwanted attention lol.

OneLeggedRider · 07-24-2019, 02:39 PM

Jay's new armored jacket will be here Friday, $59 on Amazon and lots of good reviews.

paulsstag · 07-24-2019, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by OneLeggedRider

Jay's new armored jacket will be here Friday, $59 on Amazon and lots of good reviews.

Thats a really good looking jacket for the money. Please send a link. Also its just an 'a' away from being custom to the hawk riders

kingofqueenz · 07-24-2019, 04:22 PM

I have the same jacket from Amazon, same brand ...I didnt choose the pimped out colors thou ( I went with all black)

Jay might have a hell of a time shakin the ladies off him.

Its comfortable, lightweight and has some low grade armor points, I suppose would be ok for a low speed spill (Certainly not wishing that on him )

OneLeggedRider · 07-24-2019, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by paulsstag

Thats a really good looking jacket for the money. Please send a link. Also its just an 'a' away from being custom to the hawk riders

I have zero luck copying links, but just type in "armored motorcycle jacket" on the Amazon search bar, it will be about the 4th one down for $59.

OneLeggedRider · 07-24-2019, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kingofqueenz

I have the same jacket from Amazon, same brand ...I didnt choose the pimped out colors thou ( I went with all black)

Jay might have a hell of a time shakin the ladies off him.

Its comfortable, lightweight and has some low grade armor points, I suppose would be ok for a low speed spill (Certainly not wishing that on him )

Jay has weird fetish for orange and black

That's the color jacket he has now, the color helmet he wanted to order, and plans on removing the factory TBR stickers and putting some orange on it to match the black tank.

I personally like black on black with black trim..

**JerryHawk250** · 07-24-2019, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by OneLeggedRider

I have zero luck copying links, but just type in "armored motorcycle jacket" on the Amazon search bar, it will be about the 4th one down for $59.

Here's the link. https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Mo...gateway&sr=8-5

Megadan · 07-24-2019, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Here's the link. https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Mo...gateway&sr=8-5

Might as well get the pants too. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LGX28GB...NrPXRydWU&th=1

Personally, I question the validity of the CE Rating on the armor, BUT. either of them will still be better than jeans and a T shirt. Considering my riding pants and jacket cost 4 to 5 times what those jacket and pants cost, and they are "budget" friendly brands (Tourmaster and Firstgear).

I would be curious to see how they hold up over time. The biggest issue I have had with cheap gear has always been its long term durability. The type of stitching on the zips, the reinforcement in certain areas, etc. tend to be where they save money. Then there is other less subtle design features, such as how well they breathe, that can make a big difference.

Again, just being nit picky, as they are still definitely going to be better than nothing at all. If you are on a really tight budget, then by all means give them a try. Even if they fall apart after one crash, as long as they save your hide and prevent a more serious injury during that one crash they were worth buying.

Just for comparison, here is my ATGATT setup not including the helmet.

Gloves (summer): https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...forated-gloves
Jacket: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...-air-20-jacket
Pants: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...-air-overpants
Boots: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...epic-air-boots

If you include what my helmet cost (Schuberth C3 Pro), my full riding gear setup costs almost as much as a Hawk, which is kind of funny. But, I also use this stuff on my much MUCH faster VFR, so it was an investment for me. I have friends with jackets that cost as much as all of my gear combined, so I feel frugal by comparison.

As a side note, the Tourmaster Epic Air boots are on closeout sale, I paid the full $200 for them when they were first released. Damn incredible boot for on-road riding, and one of the few brands that makes wide boots for huge feet like mine. Short of a much more expensive Goretex boot they were worth every penny.

Birddog1148 · 07-24-2019, 07:19 PM

I was just looking at that same jacket.

OneLeggedRider · 07-24-2019, 09:13 PM

Dan we had that same discussion before ordering and came to the same conclusion. It's a cheap lightweight comfortable jacket (as 4 people on here and fb said) and even if it only helps protect you some one time it was $60 well spent.

We both bought cheap $50 helmets too knowing it would probably only be one time protection. When I high-sided a month ago my head slammed hard into the pavement and slid for a good ways. It broke the MX visor and the rivet holding both visors on the side and has bad road rash all down the front of the entire helmet. But it did it's job and did it well. I never lost conciousness, didn't have a head injury, and I'd hate to think what my face would look like sliding that far on the pavement.

Apparently $120 heavy Carhartt jackets are made pretty well too, it suffered no damage lol.

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wedooit Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 794	I wish I was more experience on bike exhaust....we did some can/exhaust mods to the mrs skidoo sled, I can hear her a canyon away.....she likes the rumble sound! __________________ A family that works together, plays together, shoots and trains together, and sleds together, stays together. Second amendment! SkiDoo sleds, NOW 2 TTR225, and a BMS250. A couple of quotes (we are not farmers) "I don't get off the farm much" "Am too old school" I call the china bikes "the china syndrome".
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07-24-2019, 01:30 PM	#20
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,112	I have the ebay exhaust on the TT250. Yes, performance difference once you get your jetting dialed in. Thye downside is my older ears aren't digging the extra noise now. I'm thinking of digging out the stock unit and gutting the cat instead. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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07-24-2019, 02:39 PM	#22
OneLeggedRider Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Stockport, Oh. Posts: 1,442	Jay's new armored jacket will be here Friday, $59 on Amazon and lots of good reviews. Last edited by OneLeggedRider; 10-30-2019 at 01:57 AM.
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07-23-2019, 04:03 PM	#18
OneLeggedRider Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Stockport, Oh. Posts: 1,442	Both were the same color for $95 from Amazon, but mine was T-something Racing and his was Stoneman exhaust.
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07-24-2019, 04:22 PM	#24
kingofqueenz Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Strong Island New Yawk Posts: 464	I have the same jacket from Amazon, same brand ...I didnt choose the pimped out colors thou ( I went with all black) Jay might have a hell of a time shakin the ladies off him. Its comfortable, lightweight and has some low grade armor points, I suppose would be ok for a low speed spill (Certainly not wishing that on him )
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07-24-2019, 07:19 PM	#29
Birddog1148 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Sandusky Ohio Posts: 31	I was just looking at that same jacket.
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07-24-2019, 09:13 PM	#30
OneLeggedRider Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Stockport, Oh. Posts: 1,442	Dan we had that same discussion before ordering and came to the same conclusion. It's a cheap lightweight comfortable jacket (as 4 people on here and fb said) and even if it only helps protect you some one time it was $60 well spent. We both bought cheap $50 helmets too knowing it would probably only be one time protection. When I high-sided a month ago my head slammed hard into the pavement and slid for a good ways. It broke the MX visor and the rivet holding both visors on the side and has bad road rash all down the front of the entire helmet. But it did it's job and did it well. I never lost conciousness, didn't have a head injury, and I'd hate to think what my face would look like sliding that far on the pavement. Apparently $120 heavy Carhartt jackets are made pretty well too, it suffered no damage lol.
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