 Sceptre's Last Dance
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 11,126 Likes: 13
Should be Riding
|
OP
Should be Riding
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 11,126 Likes: 13 |
Sad news indeed... Quote:
Last chance to get them now.....this is the final batch and the tooling will be shelved!
Team Triumph Sceptre web page
Blowing gravel off rural roads
|
|
|
Re: Sceptre's Last Dance
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,531
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,531 |
Sceptre's are awsome...... sad to see'em go..
|
|
|
Re: Sceptre's Last Dance
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 11,126 Likes: 13
Should be Riding
|
|
OP
Should be Riding
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 11,126 Likes: 13 |
Guess we know why the tooling is being shelved.  
Blowing gravel off rural roads
|
|
|
Re: Sceptre's Last Dance
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 18,825
"Lighten up, Francis."
|
|
"Lighten up, Francis."
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 18,825 |
|
|
|
Re: Sceptre's Last Dance
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1
Worn Saddle
|
|
Worn Saddle
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 |
Because they don't stand a chance at meeting the SAE J2825 noise standard, the one the AMA is backing to try and even the playing field between stupid loud pipe boys and the increasingly angry suburban world. SAE J2825 is actually a very fair measurement allowing a nice volume without going overboard.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
|
|
|
Re: Sceptre's Last Dance
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 10,730 Likes: 5
Should be Riding
|
|
Should be Riding
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 10,730 Likes: 5 |
Quote:
Sceptre's are awsome...... sad to see'em go..
they are awesome, I love the way they sound
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
|
|
|
Re: Sceptre's Last Dance
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 2,420
Oil Expert
|
|
Oil Expert
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 2,420 |
Same here. They are my favorite sounding pipe. I was hoping to get a set someday but I guess I will just have to pull the baffles out of my EPCO's and see if I can get a lower tone thataway.
|
|
|
Re: Sceptre's Last Dance
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1
Worn Saddle
|
|
Worn Saddle
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 |
Quote:
Same here. They are my favorite sounding pipe. I was hoping to get a set someday.
Looks like these are up for a fair bid (scroll down):
http://www.bonnevilleamerica.com/forums/...ge=0#Post435407
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
|
|
|
Re: Sceptre's Last Dance
|
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 153
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 153 |
Glad I finally put a set on my bike a couple of months ago. I love the sound. Even the Harley boys I ride with comment on the throaty sound. I guess those of us that have them now have something special 
Young enough to care-less & old enough to know-better. Sooo how do you like me now!!! Whaaaat!!
|
|
|
Re: Sceptre's Last Dance
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 18,825
"Lighten up, Francis."
|
|
"Lighten up, Francis."
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 18,825 |
Quote:
Because they don't stand a chance at meeting the SAE J2825 noise standard, the one the AMA is backing to try and even the playing field between stupid loud pipe boys and the increasingly angry suburban world. SAE J2825 is actually a very fair measurement allowing a nice volume without going overboard.
So are other exhaust mfgr's in this predicament? Specialty Spares, for example? Epco? Bub? Or do they just have better/more baffling to comply with the regs?
|
|
|
Re: Sceptre's Last Dance
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 11,126 Likes: 13
Should be Riding
|
|
OP
Should be Riding
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 11,126 Likes: 13 |
Quote:
Why...?
because so few of us are commenting on their demise.
Blowing gravel off rural roads
|
|
|
Re: Sceptre's Last Dance
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1
Worn Saddle
|
|
Worn Saddle
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 |
Quote:
So are other exhaust mfgr's in this predicament? Specialty Spares, for example? Epco? Bub? Or do they just have better/more baffling to comply with the regs?
Bub has been the first to step up to the plate with a compliant pipe. Probably won't see more until the standard actually gets adopted into community regulations; that would be a good thing to it surplant the hodgepodge of "I think it's too loud" laws that are on the books right now. The AMA has a good campaign and they've been very successful on the behalf of riders for a long, long time.
My Specialty Spares pass the idle test but fail the swept test so I'm trying a series of different baffling options to see what will work. Like the Sceptres, the SS get approval from all of the riders I've been around and never fail to get a "Man, that Triumph sounds great" respect.
On the other hand, Moe might be the one who's correct. Not many owners posted about the demise so it could just be lack of sales.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
|
|
|
Re: Sceptre's Last Dance
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,150
Oil Expert
|
|
Oil Expert
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,150 |
I think it's only a matter of time before the wowsers out there apply more regs regarding noise from overly loud pipes. As usual the obnoxiously noisy pipes out there being the lowest common denominator in the community have had the effect of forcing apon us noise regulation amendments. That is one of the main reasons why I bought the Staintune pipes as they are what we call in Aus, ADR (Aus Design Rule) compliant. Of course that's only as long as I keep the restrictors left in, which as a matter of fact I'm taking out today  The beauty is though, it only takes 5 minutes to put the restrictors back in if need be due to me being pulled up by our boys in blue or whatever. I have believed for some time now we'll be seeing more pipes with easily removable and reinstallable restrictors (ie 2 grub screws)as they give us the ability to stay noise reg compliant if required but also, to be a little louder if we see fit for safety reasons of course. That's the beauty of having an adjustable set of pipes as they in my case allow me the options of restrictors in or out but equally important, I now have the compliance sticker which I suspect all the law enforcement guys will be checking for. Anyway, Worse case scenario, 5 mins and your compliant again. Don't get me wrong guys, I too enjoy the sound of a deep throated pipe even if I did change from SS to the tunes, but over here we also have the Harley brigade roaring around and upsetting the masses too which I believe would have had much to do with noise reg changes.  
Last edited by Staffo; 01/29/2010 7:35 PM.
Staintune Pipes, K&N Pods, 45 pilots, TBS needles and 145 mains.
|
|
|
Re: Sceptre's Last Dance
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1
Worn Saddle
|
|
Worn Saddle
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 |
Quote:
Don't get me wrong guys, I too enjoy the sound of a deep throated pipe even if I did change from SS to the tunes, but over here we also have the Harley brigade roaring around and upsetting the masses too which I believe would have had much to do with noise reg changes.
We're in total agreement. I think one of the low points for me last year was on a group ride hearing a loud (stupid loud) pipe rider exclaim proudly, "I want him to hate me" while pointing to an unhappy guy in a soccer mom van. Just makes that guy want to muzzle all of us and that just can't be good.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
|
|
|
Re: Sceptre's Last Dance
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 10,730 Likes: 5
Should be Riding
|
|
Should be Riding
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 10,730 Likes: 5 |
Sceptre's had a second, more toned down baffle available. Maybe nobody ever ordered them. Maybe the over $600 price tag is what ultimately led to the end. Probably hard to make a sale over the past couple years.
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
|
|
|
Re: Sceptre's Last Dance
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,531
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,531 |
Quote:
Quote:
Sceptre's are awsome...... sad to see'em go..
they are awesome, I love the way they sound
yes....awesome ........ hey it was a long day 
|
|
|
Re: Sceptre's Last Dance
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 10,730 Likes: 5
Should be Riding
|
|
Should be Riding
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 10,730 Likes: 5 |
lol, I didn't even catch that!
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
|
|
|
Re: Sceptre's Last Dance
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 10,730 Likes: 5
Should be Riding
|
|
Should be Riding
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 10,730 Likes: 5 |
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
|
|
|
Re: Sceptre's Last Dance
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 11,126 Likes: 13
Should be Riding
|
|
OP
Should be Riding
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 11,126 Likes: 13 |
Between the Sceptres and the D&Ds,  I CAN'T HEAR A BLOODY THING!
Blowing gravel off rural roads
|
|
|
Re: Sceptre's Last Dance
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1
Worn Saddle
|
|
Worn Saddle
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 |
Oh, that is so wrong...
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
|
|
|
Re: Sceptre's Last Dance
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,531
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,531 |
Quote:
maybe these can be a close replacement....
http://www.trident-exhausts.co.uk/page-silencers_speedmaster-america.php
Hey, ... I got a set of new off roads for my '97 Sprint S ..
from these guys & Quality all the way and the sound is great..... I don't like dealing international but the transaction was very smooth and again , the sound on the Sprint 
|
|
|
Re: Sceptre's Last Dance
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,531
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,531 |
 wow ..... the larger " pipe-stuffer-baffle things" sound awesome !
|
|
|
Re: Sceptre's Last Dance
|
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,586 Likes: 1
Learned Hand
|
|
Learned Hand
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,586 Likes: 1 |
Had them on my first SM,I liked them alot,was even thinkin about changing out my bubs.
|
|
|
|
|
