he noise level generated by motorcycles has always been an issue of concern for some members of the non-riding community. Until recently though, most riders just brushed aside these concerns. This attitude on the part of riders may quickly change, however.
In May of 2005, the AMA released a position paper on excessive motorcycle noise that took a firm stand against the use of excessive noise. The paper encourages riders to be proactive on this sound issue before their right to choose is taken away completely.
     A major focus of this AMA document is on the aftermarket exhaust industry and the need to provide riders with pipes that do not raise a noise issue with the non-riding community. In an emerging era of sound conscious riders, the Holy Grail of exhaust manufacturing is a pipe with the right combination of performance and style that doesn’t pierce the ears.
SuperTrapp’s newest offering for sound-conscious riders are its Super Elite Series Slip-ons. The Super Elite Series produces the increase in horsepower and torque that riders have come to expect from SuperTrapp, all while producing less than 3 dB above a stock exhaust. An average set of unbaffled drag pipes can add up to 20dB above the stock system’s volume level.

SuperTrapp’s new Super Elite (SE) Series slip-ons are designed with today’s noise level issues in mind. The SE Series increases horsepower and torque, with just a 3dB volume increase over stock, all with that great SuperTrapp sound.

espite the lower sound level, the exhaust produces a deep, rich tone that riders will enjoy and offers several other benefits.
Benefits include the expertly finished and chrome-plated SE Series Slip-ons with a race proven mechanical baffle that offers SuperTrapp’s trademark increase in horsepower and torque. On the touring model, left and right hand bodies give riders a personal option to display or hide the script SuperTrapp logo.
     A key feature unique to the SE Series design is an internal baffle heatshield. This heatshield completely eliminates body bluing.
     The SE Series is now available for Harley-Davidson Touring and Softail applications ($359. Part #128-65115 FLH/FLT ‘95–‘06 and 128-65116 FLSTS ‘97-‘03/FLSTC ‘05).

he new SE Series is not the only SuperTrapp product that will appeal to sound-conscious riders. Tuneable disc technology, invented by SuperTrapp’s founder Paul Moller, has been offering riders an option in sound control for many years.
The basic premise of the technology is simple: a rider can easily add or remove the diffuser discs to adjust the volume and performance level to fit the needs of a particular riding environment.
     Removing discs decreases the exhaust opening and increases back pressure. This effectively decreases the powerband to create more low-end torque. It also decreases exhaust tone and enriches carburetion.
     Adding discs increases the exhaust outlet and decreases back pressure. This widens the powerband at the top end. It also increases exhaust tone and leans out carburetion.
     SuperTrapp’s tuneable disc technology is available on many of the company’s popular product lines including Fat Shots, the Megaphone Series and SuperMegs. For tuning instructions, visit www.supertrapp.com.

uperTrapp has always been one of the biggest names in performance exhausts and that certainly hasn’t changed. In fact, after hooking up with AMA Flat Track tuning legend Bill Werner, the company’s commitment to producing second-to-none performance exhausts has never been greater.
However, in recent years, its become more and more clear that a SuperTrapp exhaust can do more than get you where you need to go fast; it can get you there in style, too.
     With a little help from one of the most popular bike builders around, Paul Yaffe, SuperTrapp has taken its own style to a whole new level. SuperTrapp and Yaffe began working together in 2002 and soon made Yaffe’s unique sense of style available to the general public.
     2006 marks the fifth year of the partnership between Yaffe and SuperTrapp. The results are impressive, to say the least. Thus far, SuperTrapp’s work with Yaffe has resulted in two stunning custom SuperTrapp bikes and three outrageous exhaust designs.
     You may remember Yaffe’s first SuperTrapp Super Bike from our April 2005 cover. As for the new SuperTrapp Super Bike, you’ll have a chance to see it in person at the remaining Easyriders Centerfold Tour events throughout 2006.

hile the custom SuperTrapp bikes look great, the real beauty of the Yaffe-SuperTrapp partnership has undoubtedly been the pipes. Yaffe has combined his own creative sense of style, evident in all of the work he produces, with SuperTrapp’s unrivaled quality to create the in-demand Road Legends series.
The newest member of the Road Legends series is the Phantom Pipe, originally made famous on the Discovery Channel’s Biker Build-off where it was installed on Yaffe’s fire-breathing Phantom bike. This curvy 2:1 drag pipe is available for ‘86-‘06 FXST/FLST Softails and most custom Softail/rigid applications in either black ($899, #138-71449) or silver ceramic ($899, #138-71448) both with 4-piece stylized chrome heatshields. The Phantom Pipe is also available for right side drive applications in black (#138-71447) or silver (#138-71446).
     The second member of the Road Legends Series, X-Pipes, are now available for the first time to Dyna owners. X-Pipes are 2-inch diameter dramatic over-and-under shotgun-style drag pipes. They have three heatshields and come with replaceable baffles. X-Pipes are now available for Dynas in chrome ($699, Part #138-71440), silver ceramic ($795, Part #138-71444) and black ceramic ($750, Part #138-71442).
     This designer pipe now also is available to Sportster owners as well. X-Pipes for Sportsters are available in chrome ($699, Part #138-71200), silver ceramic ($795, Part #138-71204) and black ceramic ($750, Part #138-71202).
Another Yaffe-designed exhaust in the Road Legends series is the 2-inch diameter Crack Pipes with signature claw tips. These will add a wild streak to any Softail in either black ceramic ($709, #138-71452) or chrome ($669, #138-71451).

SuperTrapp announced the winner of the 2005 SuperTrapp Super Bike Giveaway at the 2006 Indy Show. Here Paul Yaffe (middle) holds up the winning entry while SuperTrapp’s Kevin Berger (right) and Jay Springsteen look on.

iders that cruise around on a Big Dog or another one of the increasingly popular right side drive bikes today clearly have an eye for style. So why is it that they face a limited selection of aftermarket exhaust options? SuperTrapp fixes that problem with the recently released two new design options for right side drive riders.
The Yaffe-designed Phantom Pipe has been a real head turner on Softails over the past year and is now available to right side drive owners. Phantom Pipe is a perfect fit on a Big Dog or other right side drive bikes in a silver (MSRP $899, #138-71447) or black ($899, #138-71446) ceramic finish.
     Another classic SuperTrapp design is now available as a right side drive option: FatShots. The massive 2” diameter head pipes are now available for 330 wide tire right side drive applications ($899, #828-71420).
     FatShots feature SuperTrapp’s high volume 4” disc muffler, with total tuneability. Tuneable disc technology allows the rider to add discs to increase horsepower or remove discs to increase torque and reduce sound levels.
Contact your Drag Specialties rep for more information on all that SuperTrapp has to offer.

The Phantom Pipe, part of the Road Legends Series by Paul Yaffe, first appeared on the Discovery Channel’s Biker Build-Off and quickly grew to be one of SuperTrapp’s most popular pipes. The Phantom is available in either black or silver ceramic. Right side drive applications also available.

SuperTrapp’s tuneable disc technology is also available on the 2:1 SuperMegs. This advanced technology allows the rider to add or remove the diffuser discs to adjust the volume and performance level for specific riding environments.

SuperTrapp’s popular Fat Shots are now available as a right side drive option. The Fat Shots feature SuperTrapp’s tuneable disc technology.

uperTrapp is always looking for more ways to keep dealers and customers up to date on its newest products. In 2005, SuperTrapp launched Pipeline, an e-newsletter intended to do just that. Pipeline offers information on the latest SuperTrapp products, racing updates, trivia, SuperTrapp user surveys and “Werner’s Words,” a regularly featured column from Motorcycle Hall of Fame member Bill Werner.
     In 2006, the Pipeline will be back and better than ever. The following is an excerpt from the first Bill Werner column of the year where he discusses a tuner’s life during the off-season.

SuperTrapp’s e-newsletter, Pipeline, offers all the latest information on SuperTrapp products and more, including “Werner’s Words,” a regular column by Motorcycle Hall of Fame member and AMA Flat Track tuning legend Bill Werner. Sign up to receive the Pipeline at www.supertrapp.com/newsletter.

ost people think of the off-season as a time for rest, but believe it or not, a tuner works harder during off-season than during the actual season itself. During the racing season, tuners are basically in maintenance mode. There isn’t really enough time between races to make major adjustments during the season so tuners are really just looking to ensure that the bike’s performance doesn’t degrade as the season goes on.
     Tuners really look forward to off-season because the winter is all about development. It’s a time to take a look at your team to see where you are compared to where you want to be.
     Once tuners assess these strengths and weaknesses, their job is all about managing resources. When tuners are considering making a change to a bike’s setup, the two key resources that need to be considered are time and money. Some changes can be made relatively quickly and inexpensively, but other changes require a major consideration of both time and money.

hen deciding how to distribute resources in the off-season, next season’s schedule becomes a key consideration. You need to evaluate the amount of races at each particular distance to determine where to focus your efforts.
This season will be especially unique as the flat track Championship will be split into two series, twin-cylinders and single-cylinders. It’s going to be difficult for teams to be competitive on both series, so it will once again come down to the tuner’s decision of how to distribute resources in the off-season for the team to achieve its maximum result in 2006.
     The main difference when preparing for the two series is that the Harley XR750 has been around for over 30 years. This puts much more emphasis on the tuner because he must work harder to achieve a significant advantage over his peers. With the relatively new single-cylinder bikes, the aftermarket options are much greater. This makes a tuner’s job a little easier because there are many more options from which to choose.

uring the off-season, flat track racers like to participate in golf and other off-the-track hobbies. But, for a tuner the off-season is all work and no play. In fact, any top tuner with an off-season hobby and time to enjoy that hobby probably isn’t a top tuner after all.
If you’re interested in reading more from Bill and you’re not currently receiving the Pipeline, what are you waiting for? Visit www.supertrapp.com/newsletter and signup in time to receive the next issue.