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SS vs, Bub's ?
#342046 07/06/2009 11:07 AM
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Are the SS's louder than the Bub's. I think I've narrowed it down to these two, but I don't want to be too loud.
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alien_bug #342047 07/06/2009 11:21 AM
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I think they are pretty equal in loudness. The Specialty Spares sound better to me.


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alien_bug #342048 07/06/2009 12:27 PM
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I can speak to the tone and loudness....
My bike...07 America SS long cannons w/ freak.
Steves bike (Conwy)...07 America Bubs w/ stock box. I had to ride his bike after a slight misshap so heres my .02

SS seem louder to me at certain times. Their tone seems to change at different rpms. I.e. at 2000-3000 rpm, not loud at all. 3000-4000...loud as can be. At 5000 not as loud ... as a matter of fact kinda sedate but sounds great.
Bubs seem more conistent in sound through the rpm range. I honestly never noticed a change regardless of rpm.

SS at idle...mmmmm....love it. Crack that throttle and the beast awakens. Get cruising at a nice pace and mmmmm...No regrets here man.

Bubs...nice pipes, look good, sound good. I hate to say it but you wont go wrong there either.

Both pipes are great and both look and sound different.





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Zmilin #342049 07/06/2009 12:59 PM
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The shop that installed my SS pipes (D&D Pensacola) now sells Bubs other than TORs. I like the sound of the SS better as I've had a chance to hear both next to each other. I would say the Bubs are slightly louder. I'm very happy with my SS pipes. Both sound better than TORs with additional Hp to boot.


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SS all the way!


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Yota #342051 07/06/2009 3:45 PM
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I also would like to add that the SS pipes LOOK better. The straight lines (to me) of the SS look better than the increasing diameter of the Bubs. I like the slash cut look although a lot of people like the cannons.


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RamSound #342052 07/06/2009 4:54 PM
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Is this where I get the SS's ?
http://www.specialtyspares.com/index.htm

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alien_bug #342053 07/06/2009 6:08 PM
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Yes. If your bike is a carb model, they package a jet kit with mains and pilots. They also sell AI removal kits.


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alien_bug #342054 07/06/2009 9:37 PM
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The other plus for SS in my experience is I'm not aware of anyone needing to return them for weld or plating problems, etc. I think all the other brands have had issues in those areas.


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