Single or dual?

Old Bear · 06-22-2020, 01:42 PM

I've detailed my crappy experience with Cobra USA and their unsupported rust buckets that they call "mufflers." I'm considering doing a full exhaust replacement. Be GREAT if there was a company that would actually warrant the quality of their product! And not some B.S. warranty that, in small print, excludes everything important from coverage!

Two part question:
I've been looking at full exhaust systems from Freedom Performance. What are the performance/sound difference the single exhaust compared to the dual exhaust? And yes, I would certainly have to have baffles, no interest in my ears bleeding!

Secondly, anyone have pictures of the single exhaust mounted on a Vaquero? I'm wondering how the bike looks with no exhaust on the left side. Really not interested in pulling that slip-on off just to see!

And knowing that a LOT of this stuff is made in China, is that why everyone seems to be out of stock?

**smokier** · 06-25-2020, 07:35 AM

Sorry you are another victim of COBRA not caring about rust.
The Freedom Performance pipes sound awesome. In my opinion, one of the best, if not the best sounding pipes on that 1700 engine.
My understanding is that yo will get better performance numbers out of a two-into-one system. If you are worried about milking every pony out of that machine, then a 2into1 is your best option. There are plenty of hardshell baggers out there with one fat can on the right and nothing on the left. They look good.
If you prefer the balanced look of dual exhaust, then the FP TRU-DUALS are an easy pick.
Not sure the above helped, but there is my two cents.

Ride safe,
Smokier

napom · 06-25-2020, 05:07 PM

Search the FP exhausts on eBay - They have quite a few "Open Box" new setups for half their normal price - I am tempted to pick one of those up myself - Though for the Voyager, I would go with the dual pipes . . . Just looks better on the full touring machine IMHO . . . But I have see Vaq's with two in one and look good.

The Black Knight · 06-27-2020, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by smokier

Sorry you are another victim of COBRA not caring about rust.
The Freedom Performance pipes sound awesome. In my opinion, one of the best, if not the best sounding pipes on that 1700 engine.
My understanding is that yo will get better performance numbers out of a two-into-one system. If you are worried about milking every pony out of that machine, then a 2into1 is your best option. There are plenty of hardshell baggers out there with one fat can on the right and nothing on the left. They look good.
If you prefer the balanced look of dual exhaust, then the FP TRU-DUALS are an easy pick.
Not sure the above helped, but there is my two cents.

Ride safe,
Smokier

Old Bear · 07-04-2020, 09:11 AM

Thanks for the replies, everyone! As much as I would love to, I just can't swing the $$ for that right now. I did, however, come up with a $125 solution! GET RID OF THE CHROME. I have another post with pictures of the exhaust coated with Cerakote Black Velvet, one of their hi-temp coatings.

**smokier** · 07-05-2020, 07:32 AM

Looks great with that color scheme.
Love the Corbin too!

Ride safe,
Smokier

hlknvlcn60 · 08-25-2020, 09:31 AM

I just last January found a pretty decent deal on the Freedom true dual racing system in black for my bike. Throaty deep resonating good sound coming out the back now and the only time it gets noticeably loud is when you have to really get on the throttle like passing, etc. well worth the money and pretty straight forward installation to boot.

The Black Knight · 08-25-2020, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by smokier

Looks great with that color scheme.
Love the Corbin too!

Ride safe,
Smokier

06-22-2020, 01:42 PM	#1
Old Bear Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 1,432	Single or dual? I've detailed my crappy experience with Cobra USA and their unsupported rust buckets that they call "mufflers." I'm considering doing a full exhaust replacement. Be GREAT if there was a company that would actually warrant the quality of their product! And not some B.S. warranty that, in small print, excludes everything important from coverage! Two part question: I've been looking at full exhaust systems from Freedom Performance. What are the performance/sound difference the single exhaust compared to the dual exhaust? And yes, I would certainly have to have baffles, no interest in my ears bleeding! Secondly, anyone have pictures of the single exhaust mounted on a Vaquero? I'm wondering how the bike looks with no exhaust on the left side. Really not interested in pulling that slip-on off just to see! And knowing that a LOT of this stuff is made in China, is that why everyone seems to be out of stock? __________________ Jerry "Old Bear" Barker Clarksville, TN Americas Guardians PS MC President, Tennessee 16-A VBA #02203 "Blaze" 2017 Vaquero "Black Magic" 2011 Vaquero, 69k miles, handed down to my son for hopefully many more miles! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-25-2020, 07:35 AM	#2
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	Sorry you are another victim of COBRA not caring about rust. The Freedom Performance pipes sound awesome. In my opinion, one of the best, if not the best sounding pipes on that 1700 engine. My understanding is that yo will get better performance numbers out of a two-into-one system. If you are worried about milking every pony out of that machine, then a 2into1 is your best option. There are plenty of hardshell baggers out there with one fat can on the right and nothing on the left. They look good. If you prefer the balanced look of dual exhaust, then the FP TRU-DUALS are an easy pick. Not sure the above helped, but there is my two cents. Ride safe, Smokier __________________ You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!" 2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella" Brides Ride: 2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby" Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750 VROC # 10967 \| VBA # 3115
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06-25-2020, 05:07 PM	#3
napom Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: VA Posts: 566	Search the FP exhausts on eBay - They have quite a few "Open Box" new setups for half their normal price - I am tempted to pick one of those up myself - Though for the Voyager, I would go with the dual pipes . . . Just looks better on the full touring machine IMHO . . . But I have see Vaq's with two in one and look good. __________________ 2011 Voyager ABS Thunder Air Kit Power Pro Cobra Tri-Ovals Wrapped Header Pipes Heat Deflectors (from ebay) CB/Rear Speakers Avon grips with Throttle Magic by RACNRAY Shiny Chrome stuff Michelin Commander IIs Kury T/S Mirrors Sagebrush Design tank bib w/pouch Russell Day Long Seat w/Backrest Lots of Miles and Many More Smiles! Blue Knights - Virginia II Ride With Pride
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08-25-2020, 09:31 AM	#7
hlknvlcn60 Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: crooked river ranch oregon Posts: 723	I just last January found a pretty decent deal on the Freedom true dual racing system in black for my bike. Throaty deep resonating good sound coming out the back now and the only time it gets noticeably loud is when you have to really get on the throttle like passing, etc. well worth the money and pretty straight forward installation to boot. __________________ 2012 Vaquero S.E. Chuckster's tear drop intake, Freedom true dual racing exhaust, Ivan flash, Clearview windscreen, Corbin gunfighter seat, Clockwerk's hugger style front fender, Kawasaki KQR backrest and luggage rack, kuryakyn iso grips and rear passenger boards, front highway pegs, revolutionspeed clutch and primary covers and reservoir and switch box covers and Kuryakyn skeleton rearview mirrors.
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07-05-2020, 07:32 AM	#6
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	Looks great with that color scheme. Love the Corbin too! Ride safe, Smokier
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