Vaquero custom exhaust project - new pictures!! - Page 4

Monkeyman · 02-19-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jestephens

After 4:35, it's all 70-75mph cruising for a few miles. I'll see if my wife can help me with a couple more videos

At about 4:35, you were accellerating. That's the sound I wanted to hear more than anything.

I expect videos daily.

Blown32 · 02-22-2012, 07:43 AM

Great looking and sounding set-up.

I have a set of new CF Area P cans that were for my ZX14. Really thought about doing the same thing but ordered the V&H Pro Pipe instead. I couldn't resist the 2 into 1 of the pro pipe. Hope to install it this weekend.

danimal2 · 02-22-2012, 09:27 AM

Pipes sound and look great. That Vaquero fairing must do a pretty good job. If I tried to ride 75 mph with my factory shield and no eye protection, I'd be blinded with tears.

Monkeyman · 02-22-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Blown32

Great looking and sounding set-up.

I have a set of new CF Area P cans that were for my ZX14. Really thought about doing the same thing but ordered the V&H Pro Pipe instead. I couldn't resist the 2 into 1 of the pro pipe. Hope to install it this weekend.

Welcome to the madness.

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Originally Posted by danimal2

Pipes sound and look great. That Vaquero fairing must do a pretty good job. If I tried to ride 75 mph with my factory shield and no eye protection, I'd be blinded with tears.

You must have something not quite set up right. With the stock windshield, I could ride all day (at any speed) and never feel much on my face. All I'd get would be the buffetting around the helmet area. Once I got some larger lowers, I wouldn't even feel that.

danimal2 · 02-22-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Welcome to the madness.

You must have something not quite set up right. With the stock windshield, I could ride all day (at any speed) and never feel much on my face. All I'd get would be the buffetting around the helmet area. Once I got some larger lowers, I wouldn't even feel that.

Might just be overly sensitive...........

Doesn't really matter. I put a batwing on it yesterday. Still won't ride without eye protection though. I feel naked without something covering my eyes.

Jesus Freak · 02-22-2012, 03:56 PM

Jay,

I have been waiting to hear how your experiment turned out... I likey very much! Great job man.... I really like the look as well and can't wait to see how you flow the heat shields into the new mufflers. Keep thinkin outside of the box....

Blown32 · 02-22-2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Welcome to the madness.

Thanks, I have a sickness that makes me modify everything I own

Haven't had the Voyager for 2 weeks yet and I've already sunk a bunch of $$$$s into mods. I work out of state so my wife tells me what parts show up each day.

**jestephens** · 02-22-2012, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Welcome to the madness.

You must have something not quite set up right. With the stock windshield, I could ride all day (at any speed) and never feel much on my face. All I'd get would be the buffetting around the helmet area. Once I got some larger lowers, I wouldn't even feel that.

I have a taller than stock shield, but I would have preferred to have my glasses too. Somehow I got away without them.

**jestephens** · 02-22-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

At about 4:35, you were accellerating. That's the sound I wanted to hear more than anything.

I expect videos daily.

I just got back from a business trip to Chicago. I will do my best to bring more updates!

**jestephens** · 02-23-2012, 07:43 PM

As we were leaving, my wife following me in the car, and me at a slow rolling speed, I revv'ed it and dropped the clutch. The front wheel came off the ground a few inches and off she went. The Nomad would spin the tire in that scenario, but my conclusion is the same: don't do that. . . .at least not often

ponch · 02-24-2012, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jestephens

I shot some other video with the cam mounted on the handle bars and pointed back toward me. The quality of sound recording is okay, but my windows movie maker won't accept my video format (MPEG-4), I need to either update WMM, or convert the files, or post the entire unedited videos on youtube. ???

convert the files or find a Mac with iMovie...

ponch · 02-24-2012, 12:07 AM

Jay, did you remove the valence on the gas tank?

**jestephens** · 02-24-2012, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

Jay, did you remove the valence on the gas tank?

Good catch! It's off to High Octane HydroGraphics getting a carbon fiber print.

It should be back in a couple more weeks.

http://www.highoctanehydrographics.com/

http://www.highoctanehydrographics.c...l/gallery.html

Monkeyman · 02-25-2012, 03:05 AM

Nice vids!

mobandy78 · 04-05-2012, 01:00 PM

OK. I just saw your videos and your work! I'm thouroughly impressed! Whenever I upgrade my Nomad for a blue Vaquero, I'm bringing it to you so you can do the same mods for me! Great job!!!!! I love the way it looks and sounds!

02-22-2012, 07:43 AM	#47
Blown32 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 63	Great looking and sounding set-up. I have a set of new CF Area P cans that were for my ZX14. Really thought about doing the same thing but ordered the V&H Pro Pipe instead. I couldn't resist the 2 into 1 of the pro pipe. Hope to install it this weekend. __________________ 2010 Voyager: Vance & Hines Pro Pipe with Supertrapp meg can, Thunder Air kit, Corbin heated seat, Fuel cap mod (close w/o key), I-Pod, Thermometer, mounted dual heat-troller, rear speakers, rear rack, bag liners, Dobeck's Gen 3, grips, backrest, removable coffee holder, 1500 kick-stand, marbled, air horn, adjustable windshield (8"-12.5"), Race Tech Gold Valve Cartridge Fork Emulator & springs, Küryakyn floorboard mount Hwy pegs, etc... Other rides: 2003 ZRX1200r (X2) 2006 ZX14
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02-22-2012, 09:27 AM	#48
danimal2 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 987	Pipes sound and look great. That Vaquero fairing must do a pretty good job. If I tried to ride 75 mph with my factory shield and no eye protection, I'd be blinded with tears. __________________ VBA member #01682 Green 1999 Nomad 1500 carb'd 43,000 miles JOG'd at 20,000, JOG failed at 40,000 SOG'd at 40,000 Darksider Last edited by danimal2; 02-22-2012 at 09:41 AM.
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02-23-2012, 07:43 PM	#55
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	As we were leaving, my wife following me in the car, and me at a slow rolling speed, I revv'ed it and dropped the clutch. The front wheel came off the ground a few inches and off she went. The Nomad would spin the tire in that scenario, but my conclusion is the same: don't do that. . . .at least not often Last edited by jestephens; 02-23-2012 at 07:48 PM.
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02-25-2012, 03:05 AM	#59
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02-22-2012, 03:56 PM	#51
Jesus Freak Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 95	Jay, I have been waiting to hear how your experiment turned out... I likey very much! Great job man.... I really like the look as well and can't wait to see how you flow the heat shields into the new mufflers. Keep thinkin outside of the box....
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04-05-2012, 01:00 PM	#60
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	OK. I just saw your videos and your work! I'm thouroughly impressed! Whenever I upgrade my Nomad for a blue Vaquero, I'm bringing it to you so you can do the same mods for me! Great job!!!!! I love the way it looks and sounds! __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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