Triumph T120 + X-pipe + Sleeper Pros Sound Clip

Finally installed the WN Custom Shop XL Pipe (de-cat) and British Customs Sleeper Pros slip-on mufflers on my 2022 Triumph T120. In Japan, my bike had EURO5 standards ... no longer.
WN link: / wn-custom-shop-1039417...
British Customs link: britishcustoms...

[@ozziejim8472]

That’s the sound it’s supposed to make!

[@teslagaijin8672]

Yes Indeed! In the early 70s, my neighbor had an early Bonnie, and that was the sound seared into my brain when I got this bike. Yeah, the crank cadence is different, but the exhaust note is there. I don't drive all that fast any more, but 2500~3500 rpm is sweet. Cheers1

[@donaldwayne4219]

Sounds great, like that backrest too.

[@michaelrheiner2415]

I’ve also got that same year and color T120. Even have the Brown comfort seat with passenger backrest so my daughter can ride. Did the CAT delete with X-Pipe two weeks ago, and the BC Sleeper Pros are coming in a couple weeks. The X-Pipe transforms the bike. More sounds, more power, and flow. Just breathes better. And the BCSP’s should take it just a little step beyond. Well done and totally worth it. The ride quality improvement with the X-Pipe is so much better, even with stock pipes.

[@asacarrick1385]

I've never seen nor heard replacement silencers that sound better than the originals

[@teslagaijin8672]

The only bikes I would say that about would be my 1972 Honda CB750 K2 or 1973 Yamaha RD350. Any of the 80s Kawasaki Mach triples, especially the early Mach III 500s also sounded wicked. All were my own experiences (at speed) in the early 80s. After those, my subsequent bikes lacked depth, IMHO, without a bit of help from the aftermarket. It’s not really a matter of decibels per se, but freedom. I honestly don’t even like the term “silencer” on a motorcycle …. for silence, I drive a Tesla Performance.

[@TheCandee93]

It's the dammn catalytic converters that make silencers sounds boring

[@MARCFIRMIN]

Hi, Could you give us the name of the saddles bags, the re very nice and the place where you have order them. Thanks you. Marc form France.

[@Fr99763]

Could you give us the saddle back manufacturer. Look awesome Great bike Cheers

[@duyanhnguyen8844]

Did you changed the ECU on this bike? My bro use the same X-pipe and Vance & Hine US with the dp killer removed but couldn't have the same powerful sound like this, meanwhile the other T120 from 2020 or 2019 use the same combo but had the exact powerful sounds as yours....

[@informedcarpet]

Sounds incredible. What year is the bike mine is 2022 Euro 5 I have no hope modifying it.

[@teslagaijin8672]

This is the same 2022 EURO5 as yours, and the parts are linked in the description. Depending on where you are, it might not be legal, but besides that, is kind of a hassle. A good shop with a lift and correct tools could install in an hour or so, but crawling under the bike on the center stand, took me all day. Caution: have carbon sleeves for mufflers AND the X-pipe inlet ready, as you could stall the process. Cheers!

[@thecraiginator]

@@teslagaijin8672 I'm curious, did all of the factory mounting points work out with the center stand installed? Also wanted to make sure that the rear mid spacing is correct with the sleeper pros. Looking forward to this setup on my ride

[@teslagaijin8672]

@@thecraiginator Yeah, everything worked with center stand installed ... with a little coercion! This is such a complicated OEM contraption, I do feel sorry for the aftermarket folks. Suffice to say that my home install required a bit of "improvisation" to get some bolts connected. Again, a pro with a lift and tools and experience could do it with little hassle, but DIY on your knees and flat on your back can strain your patience, lol. But I enjoyed it thoroughly! :)

[@thecraiginator]

@@teslagaijin8672 what kind of customization did you have to do to get everything to mount up? I'm planning the exact same mods online, and I wondered if the rear mid was going to line up the same with the BC slip ons as the factory mounting hardware.

[@thecraiginator]

Sounds great. I'm curious, mines a black, and wondering if since they only come in chrome, did the factory rear heat shield cover the free Spirit rear mid pipe? Otherwise I'll have to have them cerakoated. Planning on sleeper pros as well 👍🏻 Also, did you have to take off both frame rails?

[@teslagaijin8672]

Hey @Craig Dillon, sorry for not responding earlier. Left side frame rail completely off, and right side mostly off ... and a LOT of twisting and turning. I imagine it's best to take both frame rails completely off. Sigh.

[@peterford9369]

Which pipes are those? Shorter than stock but sounds thrice as nice. Oh I see, Sleeper pros. Is that a brand, or a triumph product? I have almost straight slashed slip-ons. Loud too but totally different look. Also I have a 2005 t100. So the headers plug into up sweeps before the slipons. But assume they still are attached the same via the rear peg? They do look more traditional. Which is nice.

[@ilikelampshades6]

The brand is British Customs

[@peterford9369]

@@ilikelampshades6 Thanks, I've seen many of those but they're a bit outta my budget. Though I know if I sprung for them, I'd be happy.

[@Robert-mv8dw]

Interesting 😎

[@Ichnusa-ot5oe]

Please share saddle bags details...

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

I believe they are Burly Brand Voyagers Link to another Riders channel that features them below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/en-8oniLpMeseZI&ab_channel=stuartfillingham

[@rabbidbabies4094]

I have that exact same bike and exhausts. Did you have cut off your cat? From the research I’ve done, the cat is welded on. So my option is cut it off or new headers. Also, how much louder is it? I’d hate to be doing a 700 mile trip if it’s too loud. I’m not a Harley rider lol. Love what you did with your bike.

[@Richard-pe4cx]

the cat is not welded to the exhaust system if you look under your bike you will see

[@wojciechwawrzyniak8235]

@@Richard-pe4cx facelift models have their cat welded from what i remember

[@SilasKennedy]

Normally yes, the cat on a Euro 5 Bonnie has the exit welded to the exhaust, however this looks like that exhaust system is not in one continuous piece. This x-pipe replaces the cat AND a section of exhaust. Hopefully it comes in black…

[@thecraiginator]

@@SilasKennedy it does not come in black, but I believe the factory black heat shields should cover the rear mid. Waiting for the poster of this video to respond if he is able to see the rear mid at all behind the heat shield 👍🏻

[@ilikelampshades6]

Mines a 2022 with a decat. Much more difficult but it is possible. I'm now waiting for British Customs to produce more Sleeper Pros so I can order them

[@urbanfellavancouver]

are these the same as the or made by Free Spirits and just branded WN Custom? i also already have the Sleeper Pros, you didn't answer the question about the heat shield covering the pipe because i also have a Black T120

[@teslagaijin8672]

Hey urbanfella, these WN came out before Free Spirits, and are a slightly different design, as far as I can see from pictures. Yes, the original heat shield / faux manifold covers the x-pipe and mid-pipe pretty well, but you will be able to see the stainless parts a bit. This unit was a LOT less expensive than the Free Spirits, and is probably just as effective. Cheers.

[@urbanfellavancouver]

@@teslagaijin8672 ty very much for you response...and your right the WN is about $200US less and $50US less for a Black version which Free Spirits does not offer, I can't imagine there could be any real difference in the performance, however Free Spirits guarantees the fitment attaches to all the same connections as original....did your WN?

[@teslagaijin8672]

@@urbanfellavancouver I've no doubt the Free Spirits unit is more expensive for a reason. I had to "fiddle" a bit to get the WN on, as tolerances were not exactly spot-on. For me, was not a problem, but that's just me. The mid-pipes are not interchangeable with a pre-"welded" unit, but a dedicated fit to the WN x-pipe. As there is really no need to interchange, it's a non-issue, IMHO. Compared to all the work it takes to remove the welded cat, the "fiddling" was no big deal. Since nobody is gonna be looking at the X-pipe (except maybe a KZbin audience, lol), The WN does the job. In fact, it might just be a slightly better exhaust unit, as it is not constrained by OEM design, but simple and straightforward. Only your Dyno knows for sure ... ;). Cheers! One last thing I did experience is that this X-pipe and the Sleeper Pros required no special mapping or fuss, I just did the cold-start/no-throttle warm-up procedure, and the computer did the rest. I have excellent throttle response and drivability, and heavenly sounds. Cheers! TG

[@urbanfellavancouver]

@@teslagaijin8672 Hello from Vancouver Canada thanks for your help, I've purchased. And installed. The free spirits. System. Unlike you, I'm not a handy guy. And had to have a mechanic do it. Even he said it was a little tricky, taking off. The. Catalytic converter. I too don't see a need to have the bike dyno'd. The throttle response is very good and I'm happy at this point. Seems to be a little Improvement in performance. Torque wise. And a little bit less back pressure. When engine braking. Which I like. The increase Exhaust sound. Was a good & not too much. and not overbearing. In my humble opinion. Just perfect. With the sleeper pros. Thanks again. I appreciate your help.

[@teslagaijin8672]

@@urbanfellavancouver I'm really glad you are having a good experience. Free Spirits' shipping to Japan was crazy, and the WN from Thailand very reasonable. Good move to have it installed by a pro. I have a lot of wrenching experience, but without a lift, the job was frustrating. Indeed, an X-pipe with free-flowing exhausts makes the T120 sound very much like my 60s memories! Cheers!

[@drewgilbert9947]

Where did you get the backrest from? Thank you

[@teslagaijin8672]

A Triumph dealer in England. Sorry, forgot the name. It is a Triumph accessory, and had to search a lot to find the brown pad. Pricey stuff, and shipping, but sturdy and high quality.

[@vvalchevski6283]

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[@STIjojoSTI]

How did they install it? Ive heard that the 2022 models are welded?

[@bertberlich943]

I don‘t like the Sissy-Bar on this beautiful bike.

[@teslagaijin8672]

hey Bert! Sissy bars are Easy Rider tall and uncomfortable things, this is a proper back rest for my girlfriend->wife of 50 years, and SHE says it looks great. My pillion-partner is well worth a little esthetic disruption, lol.

[@kachan3896]

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[@hectorgomez2763]

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