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03-31-2015, 07:33 AM | #1 |
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Just got her home
My 05 nomad. She's got a few little things that need attention, but, a few questions I have:
How much should the engine vibrate? It shakes a bit, but nothing alarming. What's the best manual? I have a Clymers, but the PO handed me a Kawasaki. When I give it a little gas in neutral, theres a little buzz coming from somewhere in the front when I let off. And, I found one of the rear turn signal housings was cracked, so I'll be looking for a replacement. Thanks. Just so you know, the plans are, in a few weeks, to get a set of V&H baggers, Barons big air kit, and a fuel processor, once I figure out which one to get. The trip home was only about 30 minutes and the license place is closed on Monday, so it was far too short. This bike is a gas to ride, but with all that stock breathing apparatus, she sounds a little asthmatic..... Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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03-31-2015, 08:29 AM | #2 |
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It is a V Twin, they vibrate.
It could be the radiator fan shroud that is giving the "buzz" in the front. If I remember correctly I put some thin rubber between the shroud and the radiator. It could also be the connectors in the headlight hitting the headlight bucket. Some foam should fix that issue. Personally I would steer clear of the V&H baggers due to quality issues. Many on here have used the Dobeck TFI, myself included.
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03-31-2015, 10:40 AM | #3 |
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The quality issues are with the Vance and Hines header pipe not the fuel pack.
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03-31-2015, 02:21 PM | #4 |
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You want the stupid open loop TFI since there is no O2 sender. TFI by dobeck and nothing else. VUH baggers are ok but over time the rear head pipe cracks about 3 inches from head. Mine have and a weld fixed it.
Redjay has it, rad shroud or loose plugs in the lamp bucket, for the buzz. Shakes....... loosen and re torque the engine mounts (all of them )
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03-31-2015, 03:48 PM | #6 |
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I am pretty sure Cobra has a better reputation for quality than V&H.
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03-31-2015, 04:15 PM | #7 |
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Better quality, better sound!
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03-31-2015, 04:55 PM | #8 |
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IMO there is nothing wrong with the V&H pipes. I believe the cracking issue is due to the bike running lean, resulting in the tubing to harden and get brittle from the heat and cooling cycles. This is one of the reasons I elected to get my headpipes (V&H) sprayed with ceracoat. My theory is that if the pipe stays cooler it will stay more flexible and be less apt to crack. Also adding the Dobeck unit and adding some fuel to help with the lean running issue. I could be full of shit too.....
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03-31-2015, 09:36 PM | #9 |
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IMO Cobra pipes tend to rust off the chrome faster unless they are well cared for. V&H has the more mods to baffle your way. You can use glass wrap, wood stove rope, roofing flashing, tin cans, bug screen, and mix and match any of that rope and bug screen etc etc. A judgement call that calls for anyones judgement.
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03-31-2015, 09:41 PM | #11 |
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"IMO there is nothing wrong with the V&H pipes. I believe the cracking issue is due to the bike running lean, resulting in the tubing to harden and get brittle from the heat and cooling cycles. This is one of the reasons I elected to get my headpipes (V&H) sprayed with ceracoat. My theory is that if the pipe stays cooler it will stay more flexible and be less apt to crack. Also adding the Dobeck unit and adding some fuel to help with the lean running issue. I could be full of shit too....."
If that were the case why do the stock head pipes not crack, nor the Cobra headers ? |
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04-01-2015, 01:37 PM | #12 |
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How many of the V&H pipes have broken?
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04-01-2015, 02:45 PM | #13 |
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The slip ons don't break it's the full exhaust.
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04-01-2015, 05:50 PM | #14 |
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Here's the problem....the guys who complain about a cracked rear pipe typically say it on a website like this. If I had to guess I'd say maybe 10% of all Vulcan owners are on this website. Point is, the rear pipe crack gets blown way out of proportion to how many are currently installed without any problems.
I've got VH True Dual baggers on my 1600 and have had zero problems. Quality seems very good and the chrome itself is flawless. Hardware is good but I will admit the VH head pipe flange sucks. I think the key is to properly aligning and tightening the exhaust system so it doesn't cause excessive stress on the head pipe. Plus, being rear cylinder it is more likely to run hotter and therefore suffers from more severe hot/cold cycling like others have pointed out. Running lean only makes the problem worse. |
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Like you also stated, the flanges suck.... Just re installed my pipes with the collars I made ( copy of the oem but a little heavier). Waaaay better.
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