07 pipes

nomadwest · 08-25-2007, 12:50 AM

My new Nomad has a real low mellow sound out on the highway. It is almost too boring. If I put on Vance and Hines pipes what must I do too the fuel injection system since there are no carbs to to rejet? And does it give a noticeable boost in power? It already seems pretty darn powerful compared to the 1100 Shadow I previously owned.

08-25-2007, 09:30 AM

Hey Nomadwest,
If you change only your pipes you dont have to remap your bike. You will not notice any HP gains by doing this. How do i know because I put my pipes on before I did anything. Plus from what i have read from all over the forums and my buddys no remapping is needed for pipes only. So just slap them on and your off and going,Now just know that V&H have always had an isseu witht he left pipe not fiitng on right (to tight) and you may have to file or flair out the muffler to get it to fit. i knwo i had to do that so ahve many many others. V&H is aware of this issue but seems to care less about. But other than that i love my V&H bagger pipes. I also went from a shadow spirit 1100 to my nomad.... ;)

fullthrottlebob · 08-25-2007, 11:37 AM

I Have followed Vulcancouple for many, many miles and his has a very nice tone to it you will not be disappointed if you go this route in my opinion..

dogdoc · 08-25-2007, 02:17 PM

I changed to V&H on my '05 Nomad and didn't have to do anything else. great deep sound. You will get close to the same mileage(I do) but the popping on decleration is going to occur. Yes I had problems slipping both mufflers on to the pipes. had to dremel down the inner weld a little and slid right on.

Doc

**Idaho** · 08-26-2007, 03:33 PM

Do the V&H Bagger mufflers eliminate the infamous "goat bag" or do they just slip on after the coverter?
IDaho

Todd · 08-26-2007, 03:48 PM

They eliminate it.....you get new headers and mufflers.

08-26-2007, 06:44 PM

By the way that goat belly wieghs in at 9 +pounds. After I took it off I took it over to my shipping scale and wieghed it was surprised it wieghs that much LOL.

**Idaho** · 08-26-2007, 09:19 PM

Okay, one more thing to add to my want list. Now I just need an extra thousand bux.

08-26-2007, 09:28 PM

south east Idaho... Like Malad? I have lots of family there.

08-25-2007, 12:50 AM	#1
nomadwest Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Otis Orchards, Washington Posts: 161	07 pipes My new Nomad has a real low mellow sound out on the highway. It is almost too boring. If I put on Vance and Hines pipes what must I do too the fuel injection system since there are no carbs to to rejet? And does it give a noticeable boost in power? It already seems pretty darn powerful compared to the 1100 Shadow I previously owned. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-25-2007, 09:30 AM	#2
Guest Posts: n/a	07 pipes Hey Nomadwest, If you change only your pipes you dont have to remap your bike. You will not notice any HP gains by doing this. How do i know because I put my pipes on before I did anything. Plus from what i have read from all over the forums and my buddys no remapping is needed for pipes only. So just slap them on and your off and going,Now just know that V&H have always had an isseu witht he left pipe not fiitng on right (to tight) and you may have to file or flair out the muffler to get it to fit. i knwo i had to do that so ahve many many others. V&H is aware of this issue but seems to care less about. But other than that i love my V&H bagger pipes. I also went from a shadow spirit 1100 to my nomad.... ;)
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08-25-2007, 11:37 AM	#3
fullthrottlebob Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2	07 pipes I Have followed Vulcancouple for many, many miles and his has a very nice tone to it you will not be disappointed if you go this route in my opinion..
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08-25-2007, 02:17 PM	#4
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	07 pipes I changed to V&H on my '05 Nomad and didn't have to do anything else. great deep sound. You will get close to the same mileage(I do) but the popping on decleration is going to occur. Yes I had problems slipping both mufflers on to the pipes. had to dremel down the inner weld a little and slid right on. Doc
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08-26-2007, 03:33 PM	#5
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	07 pipes Do the V&H Bagger mufflers eliminate the infamous "goat bag" or do they just slip on after the coverter? IDaho __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-26-2007, 03:48 PM	#6
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	07 pipes They eliminate it.....you get new headers and mufflers. __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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08-26-2007, 06:44 PM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	07 pipes By the way that goat belly wieghs in at 9 +pounds. After I took it off I took it over to my shipping scale and wieghed it was surprised it wieghs that much LOL.
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08-26-2007, 09:19 PM	#8
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	07 pipes Okay, one more thing to add to my want list. Now I just need an extra thousand bux. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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08-26-2007, 09:28 PM	#9
Guest Posts: n/a	07 pipes south east Idaho... Like Malad? I have lots of family there.
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