Vaquero V&H slip ons

Grump · 10-13-2011, 04:21 PM

Got a line on a new pair for 360, plus 20 for ship.

My question is; will I need to have my Vaq re-mapped for just a pipe change? Also, do you think my Vaq will run cooler with the V&H's?

Thanks for your feedback!

cactusjack · 10-13-2011, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Grump

Got a line on a new pair for 360, plus 20 for ship.

My question is; will I need to have my Vaq re-mapped for just a pipe change? Also, do you think my Vaq will run cooler with the V&H's?

Thanks for your feedback!

If all you're doing is changing the mufflers, you shouldn't need anything remapped. Now if you were changing the intake as well, then yes. I doubt mufflers would make much difference in how hot the Vaquero runs.

replay13 · 10-13-2011, 10:13 PM

Sounds good, I got my V&H slip-ons from More Power Racing for $365 and free shipping. They was on my door step a couple days later. They went on pretty easy and the fit was perfect. The old muffler gaskets stayed in the head pipes, so just slipped off the old mufflers and slipped on the V&H.

For now I just have the slip-ons and no fuel processor and it runs fine. Actually I feel it might have a little more torque, but thats just my opinion no Dyno... but I'm sure I'm getting at least 1 mpg better with just the slip-ons and I wasn't expecting that. Anyways it has a lot better sound! No temp gauge on my Nomad so I couldn't say if it ran any cooler or not.

I have a Cobra PowerPro auto tuner and a Thunder air kit on my list to santa.
James

**jestephens** · 10-13-2011, 10:20 PM

CJ, All I've done so far is modify the stock exhaust and my Vaq. runs much cooler, more power, and better mileage. I'm sure slip ons will help ;0)

-I based running "cooler" on how often I notice the fan running -

tomahawk · 10-20-2011, 02:19 PM

Hay Jet, What mods did you do ? Did you read your hand book ? It may void the warrenty. Another Vaquero owner.

mweaver · 10-22-2011, 11:06 AM

Putting V&H slipo-ons on your bike will lean the mixture and cause popping and backfiring. It will also cause chrome pipes to discolor and eventually long term damage.
The pipes, K&N air intake and the Power Commander V will produce a net increase of about 10 h.p. It is definitely noticeable on my 2011 Nomad even with the baffles left in.

Mike

Z-horse · 05-30-2012, 06:51 PM

Added V&H slip ons and a fuelpak. Definitely more power and runs a LOT cooler than before the mods. Considering a K&N filter to finish the deal.

Devin W · 05-31-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-horse

Added V&H slip ons and a fuelpak. Definitely more power and runs a LOT cooler than before the mods. Considering a K&N filter to finish the deal.

Hey Z-horse, curious what bike you have. I saw the fuelpak, but didn't see any availability for my Vaquero. I didn't pursue it any further and was wondering if that might be an option after reading your post.

Robert Fox · 05-31-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mweaver

Putting V&H slipo-ons on your bike will lean the mixture and cause popping and backfiring. It will also cause chrome pipes to discolor and eventually long term damage.
The pipes, K&N air intake and the Power Commander V will produce a net increase of about 10 h.p. It is definitely noticeable on my 2011 Nomad even with the baffles left in.

Mike

they will not make it run leaner nor will they turn the pipes blue. they are already way lean from the factory. the reason for the popping on decel is kawi's fresh air hose under the tank. plug that up and decel will greatly reduce. i have them on my vaquero with a thunder air tornado kit. as a matter of fact the directions for the thunder kit comes with a plug to seal the hose.

Robert Fox · 05-31-2012, 05:10 PM

no remapping needed. i have a set on my vaquero and love them. as far as the temp goes i switched to amsoil after first oil change and it seems to help it run cooler. i now have 7500 on the clock and my temp gauge rarley gets over half way. now in stop and go traffic it will rise a little bit but rarely does the fan kick on. IMO if your fan stays on alot your not riding your sitting.

gwbates3 · 08-04-2012, 10:50 AM

Anyone have a pic of the ait tube?
I just did the K&N and had the VnH and am getting the deceleration popping.
Thx
G-

DarkStar · 08-04-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gwbates3

Anyone have a pic of the ait tube?
I just did the K&N and had the VnH and am getting the deceleration popping.
Thx
G-

Consider the PCV in addition to blocking the AIS to really do the job properly, but the part number is 92192A, block it off at the right side dog bowl...

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Edited to add: Just to help clarify, remove the throttle side air cover and you'll see the AIS hose is taking its air from the upper left side in the box, you can block it off there with a rubber plug.

10-13-2011, 04:21 PM	#1
Grump Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 39	Vaquero V&H slip ons Got a line on a new pair for 360, plus 20 for ship. My question is; will I need to have my Vaq re-mapped for just a pipe change? Also, do you think my Vaq will run cooler with the V&H's? Thanks for your feedback! __________________ . . Grump Sergeant at Arms, Chapter 32-1 Combat Vets Motorcycle Association Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-13-2011, 10:13 PM	#3
replay13 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 224	Sounds good, I got my V&H slip-ons from More Power Racing for $365 and free shipping. They was on my door step a couple days later. They went on pretty easy and the fit was perfect. The old muffler gaskets stayed in the head pipes, so just slipped off the old mufflers and slipped on the V&H. For now I just have the slip-ons and no fuel processor and it runs fine. Actually I feel it might have a little more torque, but thats just my opinion no Dyno... but I'm sure I'm getting at least 1 mpg better with just the slip-ons and I wasn't expecting that. Anyways it has a lot better sound! No temp gauge on my Nomad so I couldn't say if it ran any cooler or not. I have a Cobra PowerPro auto tuner and a Thunder air kit on my list to santa. James __________________ Kawasaki 2010 Nomad 1700 Southern Oregon Vance & Hines slash cut slip-ons Cobra Powerpro CVT Thunder Air Kit, stock cover Kuryakyn Power Point 12v adaptor Cobra Luggage Rack Grasshopper back rest Tomtom GPS
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10-20-2011, 02:19 PM	#5
tomahawk Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Prattville AL. Posts: 25	Hay Jet, What mods did you do ? Did you read your hand book ? It may void the warrenty. Another Vaquero owner. __________________ Color Me Gone? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-31-2012, 05:10 PM	#10
Robert Fox Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 105	no remapping needed. i have a set on my vaquero and love them. as far as the temp goes i switched to amsoil after first oil change and it seems to help it run cooler. i now have 7500 on the clock and my temp gauge rarley gets over half way. now in stop and go traffic it will rise a little bit but rarely does the fan kick on. IMO if your fan stays on alot your not riding your sitting. __________________ '11 Black Vaquero VBA #01967 PCV Black Thunder Tornado Air Kit V&H Slip-ons Racin Ray Throttle mod Black Kuryakyn Mirrors Black Kuryakyn Grips Black Powder Coated Crash Bars, Highway Pegs, and Saddle Bag Handles KQR Sissy Bar and Luggage Rack Red Lenses and LED's on the rear with Run,Brake,Turn Signal Control w/flash equalizer
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10-13-2011, 10:20 PM	#4
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	CJ, All I've done so far is modify the stock exhaust and my Vaq. runs much cooler, more power, and better mileage. I'm sure slip ons will help ;0) -I based running "cooler" on how often I notice the fan running -
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10-22-2011, 11:06 AM	#6
mweaver Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 46	Putting V&H slipo-ons on your bike will lean the mixture and cause popping and backfiring. It will also cause chrome pipes to discolor and eventually long term damage. The pipes, K&N air intake and the Power Commander V will produce a net increase of about 10 h.p. It is definitely noticeable on my 2011 Nomad even with the baffles left in. Mike
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05-30-2012, 06:51 PM	#7
Z-horse Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1	Added V&H slip ons and a fuelpak. Definitely more power and runs a LOT cooler than before the mods. Considering a K&N filter to finish the deal.
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08-04-2012, 10:50 AM	#11
gwbates3 Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 3	Anyone have a pic of the ait tube? I just did the K&N and had the VnH and am getting the deceleration popping. Thx G-
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