Picked the bike up from the dealer this weekend after having them install intake and SS Chaos IIIs. I am really happy with the sound...they sound great! However...the arc of the pipes were off a little. I figured I would "tweek" them when I got home to straighten them out. Well, in order to align the arc of the pipes, the lower pipe sits right on the clutch cable just before it goes into the tranny. I dicked around with the pipes for about an hour and there is no way they will line up without touching the clutch cable. Other problems: pipes not bent the way I asked (I asked to have the tips rolled out to the side like the Chaos IIs), the head of the bolt securing thunder baffle is visible on the lower pipe (I would think they would have drilled on the back where it would not be seen), bracket doesn't line up with the pipes--not even close (my wrench told me the bolt they sent for the bracket was bent, he had to replace it--didn't look bent to me when I saw the bracket however), I was told I was going to get polish for the pipes---guess what, no polish.
Overall, I really like the pipes and these are the ones I would like to stay with. The sound is fuggin' awesome and quality of craftmanship is actually very good. Design problems are the hangup right now. For $950, I expect to have a set of pipes that fit well.
I am thinking the pipes need to be remade. I am hoping Stainless Creations stands behind their products. I will give them a call tomorrow to find out. I will keep you all informed.
