Okay guys I'm buying a thunder header. My only question is, is the chrome any good on them? Is the black better? And ive done my research I realize quality isn't what people buy the for, but which is better of the 2. And are the heat shields worth the cash?

 

What is this chrome word you speak of?
All kidding aside I'm willing to bet If they make a chrome pipe, it's probably of good quality. I've heard nothing but good things from thunderheader.
I run a big radius but if and when I switch to a 2-1 then a thunderheader will be on the top side of my list.
You'll get better info from others to follow my useless post. Lol
Goodluck and let us know how it goes if you decide to go that route.

 

Buy the front two head pipe heat shields but not the collector heat shield. Based on what I have witnessed, the black has more longevity but the chrome will be just fine too, as long as you are running a good tune.

 

I have 12.000 miles on my chrome th and only use the two front heat shields which I got a deal on ebay. my pipe turned a slight golden color around the collector and the bottom of both pipes after coming off the dyno getting tuned. was able to clean it off with some blue-off and a mothers power ball and have had no discoloring sense. make sure u install system loosely and tighten it up evenly like u should do with any system. I have had no issues with the system cracking or the brackets breaking, but I am not wheeling this bike like others are doing which imho is causing alot of complaints on exhaust brackets breaking.