I am pretty sure, but is this normal?

Ken Vega · 12-09-2014, 07:12 PM

Just got my V&H slip ons for my Vaquero. Came in two days. Just installed them, took about 1 hour and I took my time. What a difference. Bike sounds deep and throaty like a true v twin. Still a far cry from the samson exhaust I have on my 1500 classic. I should be able to hear tunes with no problem. I thought they would be louder.

They smoked out my garage when I started the bike and let her idle a bit. I am guessing that is the packing on the baffles burning in from start up. I am pretty sure anyway. Thoughts anyone?

blowndodge · 12-09-2014, 07:59 PM

Pm TC for tips on louder exhaust

**Top Cat** · 12-09-2014, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Vega

Just got my V&H slip ons for my Vaquero. I should be able to hear tunes with no problem. I thought they would be louder.

So I take it you wanted them loud enough so you could not hear your tunes

Super, that should piss off your neighbors and the all around non riding public

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Pm TC for tips on louder exhaust

No need for a PM, I voice my opinion freely

Ken Vega · 12-09-2014, 09:09 PM

Everyone is missing my question. I am very happy with the tone of the new slipons. I am glad they are not loud, just a deep rich tone.

My question was, is it normal for the pipes to smoke alot at the first start up?

I believe it isnthe packing on the baffles or something internal burning in and should clear up with some ride time. I was looking for reassurances or answers from people that have installed after market slip ons.

**Top Cat** · 12-09-2014, 09:45 PM

Oh, sorry, then I can not help, I leave my pipes stock.
But at least you got 2 bumps back to the top

Yellow Jacket · 12-09-2014, 10:00 PM

Probably oil from the manufacturing process.

**Rasta** · 12-09-2014, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Vega

Everyone is missing my question. I am very happy with the tone of the new slipons. I am glad they are not loud, just a deep rich tone.

My question was, is it normal for the pipes to smoke alot at the first start up?

I believe it isnthe packing on the baffles or something internal burning in and should clear up with some ride time. I was looking for reassurances or answers from people that have installed after market slip ons.

Stick around....you will notice that is a common occurrence around here

cactusjack · 12-09-2014, 11:39 PM

Yes, it's normal. The internal parts have a coating on them to prevent rust. It will burn off after a short while.

Ken Vega · 12-10-2014, 03:55 AM

Thanks Cactus Jack, i was pretty sure but it has been 10 years since I installed an exhaust on a bike. I didnt remember my Samson exhaust making all that smoke when I installed on my 1500 classic. I will be sure to get it burned off tonight on my way to Hooters bike night. Supposed to drop to 50 degrees in S. Florida, so should be nice riding weather.

Loafer · 12-10-2014, 05:59 AM

Could you make a sound clip so we can hear what it sounds like?

Ken Vega · 12-10-2014, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Loafer

Could you make a sound clip so we can hear what it sounds like?

I sure can, the trick would be figuring out how to upload the clip..

Ken Vega · 12-10-2014, 09:31 AM

Took a quick video of start up, idle and some revving. It is uploading to youtube now. I will post the link once it is done uploading. Hopefully youtube does not tell me 235 mb is too large a file.

Ken Vega · 12-10-2014, 10:39 AM

http://m.youtube.com/results?q=vulca...pe=&uploaded=d

here is the soundclip of the V&H Slash Cuts on a 2014 Vulcan Vaquero.

id-man · 12-10-2014, 11:21 AM

It sounds good to me - now how about the same for that 1500 you keep mentioning?!

Ken Vega · 12-10-2014, 11:59 AM

Let me see what I can do. I have to move the bikes around to get a clip of the 1500 classic. It will echo too much as far as the bike is in the garage. She has to be closer to the door to get a true sense of the sound coming from the exhaust.

12-09-2014, 07:12 PM	#1
Ken Vega Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 710	I am pretty sure, but is this normal? Just got my V&H slip ons for my Vaquero. Came in two days. Just installed them, took about 1 hour and I took my time. What a difference. Bike sounds deep and throaty like a true v twin. Still a far cry from the samson exhaust I have on my 1500 classic. I should be able to hear tunes with no problem. I thought they would be louder. They smoked out my garage when I started the bike and let her idle a bit. I am guessing that is the packing on the baffles burning in from start up. I am pretty sure anyway. Thoughts anyone? __________________ 2004 Vulcan 1500 Classic "Sasha" (SOLD) 2014 Vulcan Vaquero ABS SE "Candie" On the 1500, too much to list. On the Vaquero: V&H slash cut slip ons Power Commander 5 and Ivan-ized ECU Chuckster's BAK Aux Audio adapter with bluetooth receiver. Mustang 2 up Touring Seat w/ driver and passenger backrest Kuryakyn Longhorn highway pegs. Kawasaki 12 volt charger Longer 1600 meanstreak SE kickstand Full LED Daymaker light mod. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-09-2014, 09:09 PM	#4
Ken Vega Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 710	sheesh Everyone is missing my question. I am very happy with the tone of the new slipons. I am glad they are not loud, just a deep rich tone. My question was, is it normal for the pipes to smoke alot at the first start up? I believe it isnthe packing on the baffles or something internal burning in and should clear up with some ride time. I was looking for reassurances or answers from people that have installed after market slip ons. __________________ 2004 Vulcan 1500 Classic "Sasha" (SOLD) 2014 Vulcan Vaquero ABS SE "Candie" On the 1500, too much to list. On the Vaquero: V&H slash cut slip ons Power Commander 5 and Ivan-ized ECU Chuckster's BAK Aux Audio adapter with bluetooth receiver. Mustang 2 up Touring Seat w/ driver and passenger backrest Kuryakyn Longhorn highway pegs. Kawasaki 12 volt charger Longer 1600 meanstreak SE kickstand Full LED Daymaker light mod.
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12-10-2014, 03:55 AM	#9
Ken Vega Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 710	Thanks Cactus Jack, i was pretty sure but it has been 10 years since I installed an exhaust on a bike. I didnt remember my Samson exhaust making all that smoke when I installed on my 1500 classic. I will be sure to get it burned off tonight on my way to Hooters bike night. Supposed to drop to 50 degrees in S. Florida, so should be nice riding weather. __________________ 2004 Vulcan 1500 Classic "Sasha" (SOLD) 2014 Vulcan Vaquero ABS SE "Candie" On the 1500, too much to list. On the Vaquero: V&H slash cut slip ons Power Commander 5 and Ivan-ized ECU Chuckster's BAK Aux Audio adapter with bluetooth receiver. Mustang 2 up Touring Seat w/ driver and passenger backrest Kuryakyn Longhorn highway pegs. Kawasaki 12 volt charger Longer 1600 meanstreak SE kickstand Full LED Daymaker light mod.
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12-10-2014, 09:31 AM	#12
Ken Vega Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 710	Sound Clip. Took a quick video of start up, idle and some revving. It is uploading to youtube now. I will post the link once it is done uploading. Hopefully youtube does not tell me 235 mb is too large a file. __________________ 2004 Vulcan 1500 Classic "Sasha" (SOLD) 2014 Vulcan Vaquero ABS SE "Candie" On the 1500, too much to list. On the Vaquero: V&H slash cut slip ons Power Commander 5 and Ivan-ized ECU Chuckster's BAK Aux Audio adapter with bluetooth receiver. Mustang 2 up Touring Seat w/ driver and passenger backrest Kuryakyn Longhorn highway pegs. Kawasaki 12 volt charger Longer 1600 meanstreak SE kickstand Full LED Daymaker light mod. Last edited by Ken Vega; 12-10-2014 at 10:42 AM.
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12-10-2014, 10:39 AM	#13
Ken Vega Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 710	http://m.youtube.com/results?q=vulca...pe=&uploaded=d here is the soundclip of the V&H Slash Cuts on a 2014 Vulcan Vaquero. __________________ 2004 Vulcan 1500 Classic "Sasha" (SOLD) 2014 Vulcan Vaquero ABS SE "Candie" On the 1500, too much to list. On the Vaquero: V&H slash cut slip ons Power Commander 5 and Ivan-ized ECU Chuckster's BAK Aux Audio adapter with bluetooth receiver. Mustang 2 up Touring Seat w/ driver and passenger backrest Kuryakyn Longhorn highway pegs. Kawasaki 12 volt charger Longer 1600 meanstreak SE kickstand Full LED Daymaker light mod.
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12-10-2014, 11:21 AM	#14
id-man Advanced Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Cape Cod Massachusetts Posts: 822	It sounds good to me - now how about the same for that 1500 you keep mentioning?! __________________ 2004 Nomad 1500FI - weeeeeeeeee!
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12-10-2014, 11:59 AM	#15
Ken Vega Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 710	ID Man. Let me see what I can do. I have to move the bikes around to get a clip of the 1500 classic. It will echo too much as far as the bike is in the garage. She has to be closer to the door to get a true sense of the sound coming from the exhaust. __________________ 2004 Vulcan 1500 Classic "Sasha" (SOLD) 2014 Vulcan Vaquero ABS SE "Candie" On the 1500, too much to list. On the Vaquero: V&H slash cut slip ons Power Commander 5 and Ivan-ized ECU Chuckster's BAK Aux Audio adapter with bluetooth receiver. Mustang 2 up Touring Seat w/ driver and passenger backrest Kuryakyn Longhorn highway pegs. Kawasaki 12 volt charger Longer 1600 meanstreak SE kickstand Full LED Daymaker light mod.
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