ITS A DONE DEAL

kawbuc · 01-08-2009, 11:58 AM

After saying it , thinking it , dreaming it and asking alot of questions over the past few months , i ordered my Vance and Hines baggers today. Should have them Monday or Tues. along with new gaskets. Cant wait to hear them.
Think i will start with the baffles minus the insulation packing and go from there.I just hope i never have to have the fuel proccessor.

redjay · 01-08-2009, 12:03 PM

Hi, Why dont you want the fuel processor ?

borto1990 · 01-08-2009, 12:10 PM

yea, I am curious also.. my kaw dealer said to definately get it with the V&H

kawbuc · 01-08-2009, 12:33 PM

Well , I dont need any more power than what i have. Dont intend on racing it. Unless my bike runs worse for some reason after changing my pipes then i dont see the point. As long as it runs as good as it does right now , i just dont see spending the money on it. My bike runs really well , not too lean , not too rich. Just right. I have no pinging.

MikeInFla · 01-08-2009, 12:35 PM

My new V&H's are being delivered today. Thinking about leaving work early and installing them.

I can't wait.

MikeInFla · 01-08-2009, 08:55 PM

I did it, I left work early so I could wait for the UPS guy. While I waited I ripped off the stock pipes.

The new baggers came and I was so excited to get them on. After about 2 hours I fired it up. Wow, what a difference in sound.

The pipes are deep sounding when idling, they bark very nicely when you crank on the gas. What I liked the most about them was running at high steady speed the pipes have nice even rumble and not abnoxious sound for long trips.

**coacha** · 01-08-2009, 09:01 PM

Can't wait to see and HEAR them next time I see you Mike.

cactusjack · 01-08-2009, 09:04 PM

Should have bought the Cobras.

I joke, I joke.

superduty · 01-08-2009, 09:09 PM

I just wanted pipes too, but my bike didn't run well at all after installing, so I've got a TFI here that I'm instaliing this weekend. I am looking forward to it running better, but hated to part with the money. Good luck with your pipe install.
SuperDuty

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Originally Posted by kawbuc

Well , I dont need any more power than what i have. Dont intend on racing it. Unless my bike runs worse for some reason after changing my pipes then i dont see the point. As long as it runs as good as it does right now , i just dont see spending the money on it. My bike runs really well , not too lean , not too rich. Just right. I have no pinging.

caddman11 · 01-08-2009, 09:15 PM

Actually, you should have bought the Dooleys.

;)
Congrats on the new sound.

nomad561 · 01-09-2009, 05:00 AM

I haven't needed to add the processors with my V&Hs. Bike runs great and I love the way the Baggers sound.

MikeInFla · 01-09-2009, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by caddman11

Actually, you should have bought the Dooleys.

;)
Congrats on the new sound.

I was thinking about the Dooleys but all I had to go on was the youtube videos. The V&H had the sound I was looking for.

But, it was a close call

mikesth · 01-09-2009, 07:57 AM

Mine is fine without a controller

redjay · 01-09-2009, 09:02 AM

Hi All, My bike has not run great since I bought it used in March 08. It pings even with high octane and the fan comes on a lot in traffic, even in moderate temperatures. The bike also gasps and stumbles when shifting from 1st to 2nd. I almost dropped it once with the wife on the back when it stumbled pulling into traffic from a stop sign. I think it is because the bike is so lean, hence the pinging and excessive heat from the engine. I am not sure why some Nomads seem to be worse than others but mine is one of the bad ones.
My bike is completely stock. I have bought the TFI but not installed it yet as the bike is in storage. I am hoping to improve the "rideability" of the bike, nothing else. If there is a performance gain (and drop in mpg) that is okay if it improves the overall enjoyment of the bike and gets rid of its detractions.

dkdixie · 01-09-2009, 09:18 AM

redjay, The "stumbling" issue was the main reason I installed TFI. Like you, I almost dropped mine as well. It cured the stumbling problem, plus solved the lean issue too. Bike runs cooler, more power, better throttle response. What's not to love!
My take on TFI, makes the bike run the way it should have come from the factory.
Good luck with yours.....I think it will help and resolve your issues.

01-08-2009, 11:58 AM	#1
kawbuc Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: LAKELAND FLORIDA Posts: 164	ITS A DONE DEAL After saying it , thinking it , dreaming it and asking alot of questions over the past few months , i ordered my Vance and Hines baggers today. Should have them Monday or Tues. along with new gaskets. Cant wait to hear them. Think i will start with the baffles minus the insulation packing and go from there.I just hope i never have to have the fuel proccessor. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-08-2009, 12:03 PM	#2
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	ITS A DONE DEAL Hi, Why dont you want the fuel processor ?
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01-08-2009, 12:10 PM	#3
borto1990 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: grand rapids, mi Posts: 475	ITS A DONE DEAL yea, I am curious also.. my kaw dealer said to definately get it with the V&H
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01-08-2009, 12:33 PM	#4
kawbuc Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: LAKELAND FLORIDA Posts: 164	ITS A DONE DEAL Well , I dont need any more power than what i have. Dont intend on racing it. Unless my bike runs worse for some reason after changing my pipes then i dont see the point. As long as it runs as good as it does right now , i just dont see spending the money on it. My bike runs really well , not too lean , not too rich. Just right. I have no pinging.
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01-08-2009, 12:35 PM	#5
MikeInFla Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bushnell FL Posts: 611	ITS A DONE DEAL My new V&H's are being delivered today. Thinking about leaving work early and installing them. I can't wait. __________________ Mike Morrison KawaNOW #00454 IBA# 42214 2007 Nomad 2008 Concours Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-08-2009, 08:55 PM	#6
MikeInFla Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bushnell FL Posts: 611	ITS A DONE DEAL I did it, I left work early so I could wait for the UPS guy. While I waited I ripped off the stock pipes. The new baggers came and I was so excited to get them on. After about 2 hours I fired it up. Wow, what a difference in sound. The pipes are deep sounding when idling, they bark very nicely when you crank on the gas. What I liked the most about them was running at high steady speed the pipes have nice even rumble and not abnoxious sound for long trips. __________________ Mike Morrison KawaNOW #00454 IBA# 42214 2007 Nomad 2008 Concours
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01-08-2009, 09:01 PM	#7
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	ITS A DONE DEAL Can't wait to see and HEAR them next time I see you Mike. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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01-08-2009, 09:04 PM	#8
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	ITS A DONE DEAL Should have bought the Cobras. I joke, I joke. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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01-08-2009, 09:15 PM	#10
caddman11 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 890	ITS A DONE DEAL Actually, you should have bought the Dooleys. ;) Congrats on the new sound.
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01-09-2009, 05:00 AM	#11
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	ITS A DONE DEAL I haven't needed to add the processors with my V&Hs. Bike runs great and I love the way the Baggers sound.
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01-09-2009, 07:57 AM	#13
mikesth Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Katy Texas Posts: 478	ITS A DONE DEAL Mine is fine without a controller
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01-09-2009, 09:02 AM	#14
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	ITS A DONE DEAL Hi All, My bike has not run great since I bought it used in March 08. It pings even with high octane and the fan comes on a lot in traffic, even in moderate temperatures. The bike also gasps and stumbles when shifting from 1st to 2nd. I almost dropped it once with the wife on the back when it stumbled pulling into traffic from a stop sign. I think it is because the bike is so lean, hence the pinging and excessive heat from the engine. I am not sure why some Nomads seem to be worse than others but mine is one of the bad ones. My bike is completely stock. I have bought the TFI but not installed it yet as the bike is in storage. I am hoping to improve the "rideability" of the bike, nothing else. If there is a performance gain (and drop in mpg) that is okay if it improves the overall enjoyment of the bike and gets rid of its detractions.
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01-09-2009, 09:18 AM	#15
dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,623	ITS A DONE DEAL redjay, The "stumbling" issue was the main reason I installed TFI. Like you, I almost dropped mine as well. It cured the stumbling problem, plus solved the lean issue too. Bike runs cooler, more power, better throttle response. What's not to love! My take on TFI, makes the bike run the way it should have come from the factory. Good luck with yours.....I think it will help and resolve your issues. __________________ Dick Campbell Blairsville, GA 2008 Red & Black Nomad 1600 (retired) 2009 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner (retired) 2013 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner 2018 CanAm RT Limited Spyder (Sold) 2014 Goldwing Roadsmith Red Trike (Sold) 2019 Goldwing DCT Roadsmith Copper & Black Trike VBA #243 Darkside #115 Patriot Guard Rider American Legion Rider
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