The SuperTrapp exhaust comes with everything you need for a quick install. A while back, SuperTrapp approached us about installing its new two-into-one SuperMegs exhaust system on our '04 Sportster. Knowing the reputation behind SuperTrapp products, we jumped on the opportunity, hoping that the two-into-one design would help emphasize the torque curve on the XL with a Nallin Racing (NRHS) Stage 3 1250 conversion kit. Like all SuperTrapp systems, ours came with tunable disc technology, high-quality components, and chrome heat shields. NRHS also provided its well-engineered Hurricane air intake system, which hides a massive 3-inch filter element behind the stock ham can, providing our Sporty with the ultimate stealth appearance. The billet mounting plates look like pieces of art, and the front plate is designed to smooth airflow as it passes through the filter by incorporating a stepped perimeter. With parts in hand, we headed down to see our friends at Bennett's Performance in Signal Hill, CA, where we installed the new pieces and dyno-tuned the bike. After trying several different intake and exhaust combinations over the last year and a half we've had the NRHS 1250 kit on the bike, we can say that this is our favorite combination and the best tune yet, providing usable torque anywhere on the powerband and instantaneous throttle response. The fun-to-ride nature of the bike has definitely improved, and the menacing exhaust note of the SuperTrapp SuperMeg pipe is thoroughly enjoyable without attracting the wrong kind of attention. We just can't seem to stop grabbing for a fistful of throttle every chance we get. Once the old exhaust was removed, Eric Bennett bolted up the SuperTrapp mounting bracket. Next, he installed the snap rings, which secure the pipe flanges, to the new header pipes and bolted them to the motor.Next, he installed the snap rings, which secure the pipe flanges, to the new header pipes As easy as that, the pipe was fitted to the header pipes and attached to the mounting bracket.As easy as that, the pipe was fitted to the header pipes and attached to the mounting brac With the pipe installed, Eric clamped the heat shields into place. Nallin Racing's superbly machined backing plate bolted up to our Mikuni with a standard adapter plate.Nallin Racing's superbly machined backing plate bolted up to our Mikuni with a standard ad While stealth is cool, it's a shame that this billet beauty hides behind the stock ham can.While stealth is cool, it's a shame that this billet beauty hides behind the stock ham can When it was all said and done, we enjoyed the looks of the latest additions to our Sporty, along with the best tune our bike has experienced yet.When it was all said and done, we enjoyed the looks of the latest additions to our Sporty, Here is a closeup of the Supertrapp tuneable discs. For this application we used 23 discs. After some tuning and several pulls on the dyno, the sporty put out 97.9 hp and 82.6 lb-ft of torque.After some tuning and several pulls on the dyno, the sporty put out 97.9 hp and 82.6 lb-ft By Sean P. Holman Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
