New Comp-S Slip-On Exhaust for F6B

[Elroy]

I just finished installing it early this morning. First of all, one of TBR exhaust's arrived with gouges and scratches on one of the exhausts near the mounting bracket. This was because TBR didn't put a barrier of some sort between the two pipes in the middle. This caused the pipes to shift and turn during transport, so one of the mounting brackets kept scratching/gouging the other exhaust. The good news is, the scratches/gouges are on the inside of the bike, so at least its hidden... but it would have really been upsetting to wait so long and receive pipes that are damaged. I've already notified TBR they should improve their packing to prevent this problem from occurring in the future.

Man, it was a pain in the neck to install. The stock pipes are way easier to install than these TBR pipes. The stock pipes have a fixed connector that connects to the bike's pipe so once it's on, all you have to do is turn the stock pipes to meet it with the mounting bolt under the saddlebags... then Walla, it's all lined up.

But with the TBR pipes, you install an included connector which you insert into the TBR exhaust and connect it to the bike's pipe. You will have to continually turn the connector to it's desired position so the exhaust points to the proper position. I spent a lot of time trying to make the two exhausts even. The TBR instructions say it may be easier to remove the front heat shields (due to the grommet hooks on the pipe that need to slide into the heat shield) prior to the install. Well...I tried to install the TBR pipes without removing the heat shields, and it just didn't work. If you are installing the pipes yourself, you will need to remove the front heat shields. If there are two installers, than you may be able to get away with not removing it. The pain in the ass was lining up the grommet hooks from the TBR exhaust to the heat shields. I thought the front heat shield would be lined up flushed with the exhaust pipe like the stock setup... well, nope... the heat shield actually overlaps the TBR exhaust.

I haven't started up the bike yet. I had to touch up my paint on the front heat shields because when I was trying to initially install the TBR exhaust, I kept scratching the edge of my front heat shields. So I have to allow the paint time to completely dry before I start up the bike.

I'll provide my feedback of these pipes hopefully later today. I'm also working on a video comparison between the stock and TBR pipes.

VP8, is it required to remove the lower exhaust covers in order to remove the heat shields? Just going by memory I believe it would be....

[VP8]

VP8, is it required to remove the lower exhaust covers in order to remove the heat shields? Just going by memory I believe it would be....

It is not required to remove the exhaust in order to remove the front heat Shields. You will need to remove the front lower cowl and protector assembly to remove the front heat shields. Refer to my how to video if you'd like as a reference.

[rjmyers4201]

vp8 - what windshield are you running?

[VP8]

vp8 - what windshield are you running?

RJ, I have a Cee Bailey's 11" dark smoke windshield.

[Elroy]

It is not required to remove the exhaust in order to remove the front heat Shields. You will need to remove the front lower cowl and protector assembly to remove the front heat shields. Refer to my how to video if you'd like as a reference.

The protector assembly I believe is what I am referring to. Its the piece that's secured underneath by two nuts. The same ones needed to loosen to install a belly pan. I've an issue where I can't remove one of those nuts now....gives me pause to get the TBR pipes if I would have to remove the heat shields for the install....

[VP8]

The protector assembly I believe is what I am referring to. Its the piece that's secured underneath by two nuts. The same ones needed to loosen to install a belly pan. I've an issue where I can't remove one of those nuts now....gives me pause to get the TBR pipes if I would have to remove the heat shields for the install....

Yes, this is the protector assembly. Attachment 14989

It is possible to install these pipes without removing the protector assembly... but you would need two people to install them. One to hold up the pipes, the other to align the pipes to the front heat shields and insert them into the heat shield's grommet hooks.

Elroy, since you have an issue with your nut that connects the protector assembly and belly pan... you may want to somehow get rid of that nut and replace it. In the mean time... you may want to wait and hear other reviews regarding these TBR pipes. I was the first to post a review and a video of them. Other people may have different opinions of them. The reason I say this is because, one owner posted a comment on my video yesterday and stated he loves the sound of these pipes at idle... however once you reach above 2K RPMs, there is a droning sound. And at freeway speeds, it nearly drives him crazy. You see... for me, it's a different experience... too me, my pipes sound like a race car... and people in front of me can hear me coming.

[Elroy]

Ya, I need to experience this "droning" for myself to see if it bothers me...I'm used to loud exhaust, so I'm hoping I'd be in the same boat as you. And the nut isn't the problem, it's the bolt its on. The weld on the bolt broke, so the nut just spins and spins....

[James2003x]

Yes, this is the protector assembly. Attachment 14989


Other people may have different opinions of them. The reason I say this is because, one owner posted a comment on my video yesterday and stated he loves the sound of these pipes at idle... however once you reach above 2K RPMs, there is a droning sound. And at freeway speeds, it nearly drives him crazy. You see... for me, it's a different experience... too me, my pipes sound like a race car... and people in front of me can hear me coming.

EDIT Never mind I found it earlier in this thread.


Do you happen to have a link to your video?

[Joflewbyu2]

Easy and quick install on my bike with center stand. No need to remove any covers at all. Just loosen clamps and remove nut from the exhaust hanger of the OEM mufflers. Move muffler inward and slip backwards to remove. Then put the TBR exhaust clamp on OEM pipe so the tightening bolt is on inside to avoid conflict with heat shield. Slide the TBR slip-pipe adapter on the OEM pipe. Adjust slip-pipe angle so the exit is level / parallel to the ground then tighten the clamp. Apply antiseize to end of slip-pipe which goes into muffler. Slide muffler onto the slip-pipe while lining up the heat shield tabs while also watching the hanger tab so you can hook onto bolt. I laid down on my back on the floor with head toward front of bike.

Do not follow TBR's instructions otherwise you will be adjusting the slip-pipe angle blindly and the slip-pipe rotates in the muffler until the antiseize dries.

BTW, I am one happy camper. Sounds great and no issues. Great quality (stainless steel) and great workmanship (welds and brackets). Couldn't ask for anything more.