True Dual or Bagger Dual

[patmahoney]

My goat bladder has to be replaced, $631 from the dealer. So I am thinking it is time to get aftermarket pipes. I am looking at the Cobra True Dual and the V&H Bagger Dual, is there a consensus on which is better? Also wondering if I have to get a fuel processor if I change the pipes, from what I have read here seems like a lot of guys do both.

Thanks

[ringadingh]

Its better if you add a fuel processor, but not absolutely neccessary. And both brands of pipes are good, it just depends on what you like best.

[cactusjack]

I wouldn't buy the V&H. They have a history of the rear headpipe cracking.

Just my opinion.

[dabull]

i have the Cobra True Duals...love them.....V&H have a "bare" spot at theright side crossover that I feel is "unfinished" ......i added a fi2000r previously but is not required unless you change the air flow in...

[landman]

most on here seem to go with the vance and hines baggers but in my opinion the cobra true dauls with billet tips offer better quality,better warranty and better customer service.i've had my true dauls for three
years now with no issues.

[jmorrow]

I have the Cobra true duals with billet tips on my Nomad, the wife has the Vance and Hines on her Nomad. The V&H are louder than the Cobra's. Both sound good, it's just a matter of preference. Neither Nomad has a fuel processor. My Nomad has 69000 mile with about 39000 mile on the Cobra's, the wife's Nomad has 48000 mile with about 35000 mile on the V&H. So far the head pipe hasn't cracked on the V&H http://s2.images.proboards.com/lipsrsealed.gif. Either the Cobras or the V&H cost less than $631. If I were going to keep the stock exhaust and needed a goat belly I would get a used one off eBay, it would cost considerably less or some of the Kawanow members may have a goat belly to sell.

[seacliff]

I say you contact a few of us for a new hamburger grill, the goats bladder, and save a ton of money all the way around and have a nice quiet bike.

[jestephens]

I had the V&H, but later wished it had some sort of crossover to balance exhaust pressures. Doesn't Cobra offer something to that effect? That would be my suggestion

[cliff1600]

I have the orginal pipes that came with my 2005 Nomad that I may have put 500 miles on with the Goat belley if someone is interested let me know.

[Jared]

In my opinion the Cobras looking nice and are better quality. Vance and Hines (especially with the Ultimate Baffles) sound a lot better and are about $100 less.

[Top Cat]

What is wrong with the goats belly that i needs to be replaced?

[jestephens]

I'm not sure if it's the case here, but Cats sometimes get plugged and need replaced. I recently heard of a rash of them being stolen! ??? apparently the metals in side can be worth the effort

http://www.edmunds.com/auto-insurance/in-under-two-minutes-catalytic-converter-theft.html

[AlabamaNomadRider]

I would install the Cobra pipes over the Vance and Hines. Cobra to me is a more quality pipe. Vance and Hines are a bit louder though. Depends on what you want, quality or loudness.

[hammer]

I got my '06 with the V&H already on. I like the sound and no problems at all. I do not like the design where they did not carry the heat shield through the turn to the left side.

The Cobras look good but I have had Cobras that got early rot and they did not honor the warranty so I am not sure about the better quality thing.

One of the nicest set of pipes I have ever had were Roadhouse.

[sodbuster]

I bought a set of V&H pipes and a fuel processor about a year ago because I thought that I needed to do both at the same time. I got the new exhaust on and never got around to getting the fuel processor installed. I have put about 8-9,000 miles on and the bike runs good without the fuel processor. In fact I have heard about all the problems some have getting them tuned, I may not ever install mine.

[delivery58]

You could possibly just find a set of head pipes (V&H or Cobra), and install most any exhaust/muffler you want. I think Exhaust, Fuel Processor and Air Kit (ex: Cadmann) conbination really opens up the Nomad.

[hammer]

I ran that way for 3years.

But, I just finished installing Chucksters dual plate air kit and the TFI. It was not a problem and tuning with the TFI is pretty straight forward. My take is I should have done it sooner.

[GIBBY]

Having just spent $70.71 to have my rear header pipe welded on my Vance & Hines, I would say to get the Cobras. I think the Cobras are a little bit quieter and the billet tip design is really nice looking. If you can find a dealer that has a set of RoadHouse Dooleys still on the shelf that would be an option. I have the Dooley's on my Drifter 1500 and love 'em.

[patmahoney]

I'm not sure if it's the case here, but Cats sometimes get plugged and need replaced. I recently heard of a rash of them being stolen! ??? apparently the metals in side can be worth the effort

http://www.edmunds.com/auto-insurance/in-under-two-minutes-catalytic-converter-theft.html

Has a crack and some rust

[patmahoney]

Thanks for all the input.

Think I will either go with the Cobra or look into replacing the goat bladder.
Right now I am leaning towards the Cobra's

Thanks once again for all the help.

[usranger74]

Reading this threat got thinking about ditching my stock pipes.

This looks like a good price on the Cobra True Dual. ($504)

http://www.motorcyclecenter.com/p/Shop-Cobra-Cruiser-Motorcycle-Complete-Exhaust-Systems/Cobra-True-Duals-with-Billet-Tips/115884.html?gclid=COnD_bbTxaoCFQFubAodziTX0g


http://www.leatherup.com/p/Cobra-Cruiser....ps/11588 4.html (http://www.leatherup.com/p/Cobra-Cruiser-Motorcycle-Complete-Exhaust-Systems/Cobra-True-Duals-with-Billet-Tips/115884.html)

[landman]

Reading this threat got thinking about ditching my stock pipes.

This looks like a good price on the Cobra True Dual. ($504)

http://www.motorcyclecenter.com/p/Shop-Cobra-Cruiser-Motorcycle-Complete-Exhaust-Systems/Cobra-True-Duals-with-Billet-Tips/115884.html?gclid=COnD_bbTxaoCFQFubAodziTX0g


http://www.leatherup.com/p/Cobra-Cruiser....ps/11588 4.html (http://www.leatherup.com/p/Cobra-Cruiser-Motorcycle-Complete-Exhaust-Systems/Cobra-True-Duals-with-Billet-Tips/115884.html)

this seems pretty good to me for the billet tipped cobras which do have removable baffles.