Which Pipe, Tec Or Motone?

Patience dear boy
You only asked yesterday

 

I'd go for whatever's cheapest, it's only a bit of welded metal tubing.

 

I've got a Street Twin fitted with the Motone X-pipe. I checked out the one from TEC and although I rate most of their gear (and have fitted various bits), invariably Motone products have the edge in terms of quality. If you research this forum you'll find a few complaints about the TEC X-pipe; someone even returned it for a refund. I don't think you'll find any complaints about Motone. So despite the slightly higher price I'd go for Motone.

 

If you check out the way the various companies build their X-pipes and why different shapes and diameters are used in construction, I think you'll find that some work better than others. Ease of fitment also varies and some are more robust. So it's not quite that straightforward.

 

From my experience with Motone parts (tail tidy, indicators + brackets, fuel cap, side panels) I reckon it'd be Waitrose. But yeah, TEC is Tesco's.

 

When I first read the thread title I thought it said which PIE!
Sorry lost interest when I realized it was pipe!

 

Anyone used the x-pipe marketed by British Customs? It seems to have a slightly different mounting system (minus the forward link to the frame). I'm not sure if that increases vibration or reduces weight (negligible of course), but I was wondering if there was anyone who'd given it a go or had any thoughts as compared to the TEC or Motone.

https://britishcustoms.com/collections/bonneville-t120/products/x-pipe-competition-header

 

Triumph Newcastle recommended TEC for my Speed twin. They even fitted it for me and assured my warranty wouldn’t be affected

 

Motone, not their lite one, the one with fixings, excellent quality and unlike some they actually fit

 

Got Motone with all the fixings, my Triumph dealer recommended and fitted the Motone though they were happy for me to supply it, they said it was better quality. Good enough for me. Didnt effect the warranty.

 

Thanks. I have taken a tally, and the Motone seems to be the most recommended. I appreciate everyone's input!

 

Saw this too late but I bought a TEC 2-1 rebel pipe and its the nuts and all for 299 quid!!

 

It’s not too late. Love the info and always happy to read/talk bikes