Higgspeed pipes

Any triple related issues, topics or stories then POST THEM HERE.......
Post Reply
Bic_Bicknell
Expert
Posts: 411
Joined: Tue May 20, 2014 10:29 am
Location: Surrey - near Gatwick

Higgspeed pipes

Post by Bic_Bicknell »

Excited to hear that the chambers I ordered from Dave at the Stafford show are now finished and ready to send. I'm originally from the Blackpool area and driving up to visit family tomorrow so thought I'd drop in on Friday and pick them up in person.

The only problem I now have is that I have realised that I 'forgot' to mention to my other half that I had made this fantastic investment and will have to turn up next week with a large package in the boot that is not easily explained away. :? The last thing I bought was a front brake calliper which was green lit under a "vital additional safety item" but these bad boys will struggle to be fit in this category. (don't even go near the, "it's safer because cars will hear me coming" argument - this did not suffice for the last full system I bought for my KTM). Other valid or good reasons for purchasing stuff are, "save environment", "cost effective" or "consumable/wear and tear". I'm struggling with these too.

I can always fall back on the, "it's my Christmas present from the kids" routine but this has not gone down well in the past.

Any suggestions or advice welcome.
h2al
Expert
Posts: 310
Joined: Wed May 03, 2006 8:05 pm

Re: Higgspeed pipes

Post by h2al »

Just tell her they'll help the bike go up in value......... Thumbs Up
Hal
Expert
Posts: 2230
Joined: Fri Dec 15, 2006 10:33 am
Location: Surrey

Re: Higgspeed pipes

Post by Hal »

Yep, same as Al, you need to appeal to her pecuniary side. The investment made in the Higgspeeds will promote the continued meteoric iincrease in value of the machine when you mothball the rare (and at least double the price) original pipes for future (indeterminate) refitment.
User avatar
malc87
Expert
Posts: 13346
Joined: Wed May 03, 2006 8:05 pm
Location: Timperley,South Manchester

Re: Higgspeed pipes

Post by malc87 »

Just tell her YOUR the boss :D
User avatar
30yrs-on
Expert
Posts: 1361
Joined: Thu May 04, 2006 12:52 pm
Location: Anglesey

Re: Higgspeed pipes

Post by 30yrs-on »

malc87 wrote:Just tell her YOUR the boss :D
That's never worked for me :smt017
Oddnedod
Expert
Posts: 279
Joined: Mon Sep 22, 2014 9:36 pm
Location: Shropshire

Re: Higgspeed pipes

Post by Oddnedod »

No ''one'' in our house ''wears the trouser's'', me and the mrs have a leg each!!
And for ''Christmas'' she has bought me some ''expansion chambers'' Thumbs Up
User avatar
Mitsui Spy
Expert
Posts: 2979
Joined: Wed Apr 18, 2007 12:39 am
Location: Wakefield, West Yorks

Re: Higgspeed pipes

Post by Mitsui Spy »

Turn the heating off for a couple of days then tell her they're 'spares for the boiler luv'. Thumbs Up
666rog
Expert
Posts: 2213
Joined: Wed May 03, 2006 8:05 pm

Re: Higgspeed pipes

Post by 666rog »

Tell her you have one life and one life only and no other human has the god given right to tell another one what to do. Jesus christ, do you have to get written permission to breath.
if you wish to quote me, that's fine. But please use the quote button provided, not a variation of my words.
Neil the Don
Expert
Posts: 2804
Joined: Thu May 04, 2006 12:52 pm
Location: West Yorkshire

Re: Higgspeed pipes

Post by Neil the Don »

Breathe Roger. Breathe !!! :D
User avatar
husson73
Expert
Posts: 6404
Joined: Thu Nov 16, 2006 9:27 am
Location: PARIS FRANCE

Re: Higgspeed pipes

Post by husson73 »

with expension chambers you loose weight on your bike, this is something the missie should understand :D :lol: :P
WS Churchill "You were given the choice between war and dishonor. You chose dishonor, and you will have war"
User avatar
3styn
Expert
Posts: 253
Joined: Fri May 19, 2006 7:43 pm
Location: Aberdare, South Wales

Re: Higgspeed pipes

Post by 3styn »

husson73 wrote:with expension chambers you loose weight on your bike, this is something the missie should understand :D :lol: :P
:D :D :D Thumbs Up
Tip:
User avatar
g6mow
Expert
Posts: 3459
Joined: Wed May 03, 2006 8:05 pm
Location: Chorley Lancashire

Re: Higgspeed pipes

Post by g6mow »

Simple. If she has a problem tell her to fook off :smt102
User avatar
Doctorpayday
Expert
Posts: 816
Joined: Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:43 pm
Location: Ascot

Re: Higgspeed pipes

Post by Doctorpayday »

Suggestion 1

Tell her there for a friend, whom you owe a favour. (season of Goodwill and all that)

Suggestion 2

Remind her of your noisy neighbour and how nice it would be to get even.

Suggestion 3

The contents of this box will make me very happy.

Good luck

Doc
No Poke without Smoke.
User avatar
fnuseless
Expert
Posts: 1604
Joined: Wed May 03, 2006 8:05 pm
Location: Norn Ireland

Re: Higgspeed pipes

Post by fnuseless »

Say naf all

Put them on and ride past her several times .


That's what i did when i bought a new zx9r several years ago she didn't even notice.


Well until when i went to Assen for World supers and she went into Garage and found a different coloured bike in there.

oh and just to add she had been made redundant 2 weeks earlier :D :D :D :D
so there was no problem there :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:
Who was in My control panel!!!!!!
User avatar
SERPICO
Expert
Posts: 506
Joined: Tue Feb 12, 2013 3:07 pm
Location: Longfield Kent

Re: Higgspeed pipes

Post by SERPICO »

Write "SCRAP" on the side of the box, and tell her they are cut offs to make up some brackets. Let her hold the box, they're so light she'll never believe that there's 3 pipes inside.
Bic_Bicknell
Expert
Posts: 411
Joined: Tue May 20, 2014 10:29 am
Location: Surrey - near Gatwick

Re: Higgspeed pipes

Post by Bic_Bicknell »

After careful consideration I'm going to go for Hussain's "weight loss" theory as it will receive more interest and encouragement if believed. Actually if it is true then maybe everyone can be winners on this :wink:
StephenK
Inter
Posts: 81
Joined: Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:43 pm
Location: dagenham essex

Re: Higgspeed pipes

Post by StephenK »

tell her you got a letter from your mum giving you permision :lol:
666rog
Expert
Posts: 2213
Joined: Wed May 03, 2006 8:05 pm

Re: Higgspeed pipes

Post by 666rog »

g6mow wrote:Simple. If she has a problem tell her to fook off :smt102
They were the words I was looking for. :D
if you wish to quote me, that's fine. But please use the quote button provided, not a variation of my words.
Bic_Bicknell
Expert
Posts: 411
Joined: Tue May 20, 2014 10:29 am
Location: Surrey - near Gatwick

Re: Higgspeed pipes

Post by Bic_Bicknell »

OK. I have got them home, installed in the workshop ready for fitting. Latest plan is to just fit them and not mention anything about it. Not sure if the change will be noticed.

PS. They are really beautiful. Well made and nicely finished. I will post pics.
User avatar
Olde Coney
Expert
Posts: 5629
Joined: Wed May 03, 2006 8:05 pm
Location: CUMBRIA

Re: Higgspeed pipes

Post by Olde Coney »

fnuseless wrote:Say naf all

Put them on and ride past her several times .


That's what i did when i bought a new zx9r several years ago she didn't even notice.


Well until when i went to Assen for World supers and she went into Garage and found a different coloured bike in there.

oh and just to add she had been made redundant 2 weeks earlier :D :D :D :D
so there was no problem there :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:

Oh yessss I remember that well ....fookin funny :lol:
Too old to die young


ROGER
User avatar
JA - Moo
Expert
Posts: 555
Joined: Thu May 04, 2006 12:52 pm
Location: Middle of New Mexico. Yes, it is in the USA......

Re: Higgspeed pipes

Post by JA - Moo »

The old factory internal plates have broken loose and won't pass MOT. These were a much cheaper alternative......... :smt003
Brake hard, downshift, drop it in, drag a knee and gas it out.......
Post Reply