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Ebutch
| Posted on Monday, May 09, 2016 - 09:54 pm: |
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Is this only year made?Guess it was for all thunder-storm models 1998 and that's it First year ? I'm using it on my S2 with 2 1/2" elbow to race can sounds great and looks Nice + Performs Great. ![](http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/ebutch/0509161719a1.jpg) |
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Ebutch
| Posted on Monday, May 09, 2016 - 09:56 pm: |
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Ratbuell
| Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 - 11:08 pm: |
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Yes, the S-bend thunderstorm header was 1998 only, and only on the S3/S3T/S1W as those were the first thunderstorm bikes, and the only thunderstorm bikes with the early frame. All later thunderstorm bikes were on the later (99-up) frame, with the T-bend header. FWIW, I ran a stock S2 header (2" rear outlet), with an automotive 2" to 2.5" adaptor and a Buell race muffler on my S2 for a while. Fit fine, worked great, and I could use the stock greenie air filter. But I got tired of the drone on long rides, so I put a stock muffler on, and used the race can on my 01 M2 with race header. |
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Ebutch
| Posted on Thursday, May 12, 2016 - 02:01 pm: |
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To me then this 1998 thunderstorm header 2 1/2" front collector puts this header in high performance category and highly sought after $$$$$$ for older tubers. ![](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/clipart/checkeredflag1.gif) |
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Ratbuell
| Posted on Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 10:09 am: |
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In reality...it's "just" a stock header. True, a one-year-only style, but still only worth what someone will pay. And I think most folks who are looking for "performance" will be installing the (more readily-available) race headers anyway. But if originality is key for you, definitely hold on to it. |
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