Cobra or V & H?? - Page 2

eagle · 02-22-2012, 06:26 PM

I installed Cobra True Duals with Billet Tips on my bike last year. The install was easy and straightforward. The sound is tame when idling or cruising. They only growl when you roll on the throttle.
No regrets for me.

**markclark57** · 02-22-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by eagle

I installed Cobra True Duals with Billet Tips on my bike last year. The install was easy and straightforward. The sound is tame when idling or cruising. They only growl when you stomp on the throttle.
No regrets for me.

You have a foot throttle?

danimal2 · 02-22-2012, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by markclark57

I'd love to get ahold of Cobra's TS guys. If you have a way to contact them please pass it along. I tried to find a direct link when I was messing with the baffles and only got dead ends.

It was a year ago. Unfortunately since it was a year ago......I'm on a different computer. The old one crashed and you guessed it...........no backup. I believe I just used their website at this link CobraUSA and sent an email via "contact us" and asked that they forward it on to their tech support. The TS guy's name was Mike.

Here's a quote from my post 02-14-11.

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Originally Posted by danimal2

Kudos to CorbraUSA's tech support guys. I emailed him this morning and he responded twice with the information I was looking for. There are a total of 8 main jets in their kit ranging from a 128 to a 140. Also has a different needle in the kit. Stock size main jet is a 142 according to the book.

These guys are a class act. The bike is used, the pipes are used. At best they'll make $75 on a jetting kit and they know this. They still took the time to respond....twice...... and I thank them for that.

Has any body done any jetting on a carb'd model? Is there any way that I can get a read on the jet size without having to tear the carb apart to see it?

Thanks

and another......

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Originally Posted by danimal2

I emailed Mike from CobraUSA for the pdf jet installation instructions. If this guy sends me what I've asked for I'll be amazed and sing the praises to any and all that are looking for a set of pipes and good (scratch that........excellent) tech support.

Keeping my promise!

**markclark57** · 02-22-2012, 11:58 PM

Thank you!!!

Ramakill · 02-23-2012, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by danimal2

Can't speak to the V&H. I've got the Cobras and like em fine. They're holding up well, sound alright. Personally I wouldn't change the baffling either way (quieter or louder). They're just about where I like em now. Finish is holding up well. The only problem I have with them is I've drug em going down a steep gutter/curb a few times and you have to keep this in mind in those situations. They've also drug before my floorboards in hard corners at speed. Seems to be just in the odd times when the corner would have a dip or bump in it though. Doesn't do it all the time.

When you say dragged them, is that because the sit lower than the stock pipes or a larger diameter? Or could it just be 'enthusiastic riding'??

danimal2 · 02-23-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ramakill

When you say dragged them, is that because the sit lower than the stock pipes or a larger diameter? Or could it just be 'enthusiastic riding'??

I can't be sure as they were on the bike when I bought it (no frame of reference). Pretty sure the diameter is bigger than stock pipes at the end. Also believe they're a bit longer than the stock ones. It's only the very end of the pipes that drag occasionally so probably more the length than anything. Have to admit it tends to happen more when I'm feeling "enthusiastic"

Monkeyman · 02-23-2012, 10:34 AM

Do you have the stock shocks? Are you a big guy (or ride 2 up) and have them aired down?

landman · 02-23-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by danimal2

I can't be sure as they were on the bike when I bought it (no frame of reference). Pretty sure the diameter is bigger than stock pipes at the end. Also believe they're a bit longer than the stock ones. It's only the very end of the pipes that drag occasionally so probably more the length than anything. Have to admit it tends to happen more when I'm feeling "enthusiastic"

the diameter of the cobra mufflers are a bit larger then stock.

danimal2 · 02-23-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Do you have the stock shocks? Are you a big guy (or ride 2 up) and have them aired down?

Not that big. 223 lbs. 5' 10" setup for solo rider. Stock shocks aired down and running a car tire on the back. It would drag on occasion with the Dunlop 404 on it too though.

It's not that big a deal and I'm not trying to fix my once in a while pipe drag. It's only done it a couple times (literally) on hard corners and at speed. It's usually the curb/gutter thing and I just keep it in mind. I just thought I'd mention it so the OP would have all my personal details regarding one of the two types of pipes he was considering.

Good that you brought it up though. Obviously I had left out some particulars.

Ramakill · 02-23-2012, 07:40 PM

Thanks everyone for your honest replies. Looking towards the Cobra with billet tips at present, they are a very nice looking pipe!! Loudness of either brand seems very subjective to the user, as the comments go either way.

Just need to now find someone who is willing to ship them to me here in Oz for a reasonable price!!

talon · 03-11-2012, 06:05 PM

Well, my brother had the V&H on his Nomad and I have the Cobra Slashdowns on mine. They both sound great but not obnoxious. You should be happy with either choice. I chose the Cobras because I did not like the unfinished look to the one heat sheild that stops as the pipe turns under the bike. Been very pleased with the Cobras.

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Ramakill Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 194	Cobra or V & H?? Thanks everyone for your honest replies. Looking towards the Cobra with billet tips at present, they are a very nice looking pipe!! Loudness of either brand seems very subjective to the user, as the comments go either way. Just need to now find someone who is willing to ship them to me here in Oz for a reasonable price!! __________________ ________________________ '09 HD FXST '13 HD XL 1200C - SOLD '08 Vulcan Nomad 1600 - SOLD '07 Vulcan 900 Custom - SOLD Ulysses Member #59316 VBA member #01933
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talon Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 462	Well, my brother had the V&H on his Nomad and I have the Cobra Slashdowns on mine. They both sound great but not obnoxious. You should be happy with either choice. I chose the Cobras because I did not like the unfinished look to the one heat sheild that stops as the pipe turns under the bike. Been very pleased with the Cobras.
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