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12-18-2008, 08:42 AM | #17 |
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I didn't vote because I don't feel knowledgeable to contribute.
I have only had stock pipes and I'm on 10K miles. I would really like to have pipes that are: - loud at idle - relatively loud at low speeds in traffic, - and not very loud on the highway so my ears aren't ringing when I get to my destination. Cheers, Scott |
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12-18-2008, 08:48 AM | #18 |
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If I changed the pipes, I'd probably get Cobra's based on the problems people have had with cracking on baggers and Vance and Hines reluctance to fix the problem. Cobra's come with a lifetime warranty, V&H 1 year I believe.
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12-18-2008, 09:04 AM | #19 |
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I've been running the Vance & Hines for nearly 4 years now with the TFI, and Thunder Stealth intake. Haven't had the first problem wit the baggers. I've been playing with the baffles/tones a little, trying different things (that's the biggest advantage to the V&H). Most of the changes are following DKdixie's trials. When I get some extra time at work, I have a couple of proto types to make-up, and try out.
I do love the sound of the V&H.
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12-18-2008, 09:17 AM | #20 | |
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12-18-2008, 09:36 AM | #21 |
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Bub Baggers and air intake from Sherm's but made by DragSpecialties. 52000 miles and still running good, but won't ever modify a bike again.
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12-18-2008, 12:11 PM | #22 |
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Why no more modifications ?
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12-18-2008, 01:31 PM | #23 |
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I'm really looking forward to the rally this summer so I can hear the different sounds of the pipes before I make up my mind if I want to replace the exhaust system.
I debaffled my pipes right before I put it away for the winter and only rode it twice but I did notice it was louder (as it's supposed to be) than stock and I'll see this spring how I like them. |
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12-18-2008, 03:51 PM | #24 | |
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Yes, I can spend the bucks and fit a aircraft engine on it, but it just doesnt work for me. I go against the grain of what most motorcycle riders think is true. I think loud pipes do not save lives, safe riding does. Doesnt matter how loud your pipes are if the driver is on the cell phone or has his rear bass speakers so loud, he is trying to vibrate the earth. Dont show me oil tests from 1994 with Amsoil, I am so damn sick of seeing a tad bit of rust. The best protection for my engine is not the oil, but the warranty.:) Rant mode off. |
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12-18-2008, 09:45 PM | #26 |
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I've always (I'm talking 50 yrs. here) modified all my bikes but the laws that are coming out pretty well forbid it. I done it to be different and to be able to see my bikes in a parking lot full of bikes. What I mean is I won't modify the intake/exhaust as designed. Yes it makes it go faster, but takes away the dependability of the engineering. Just about any trouble I've had with a bike involved something I've changed, so I won't be doing that in any future bikes. I might not even need a future bike as I have two to wear out first and I'll probably be over 70 then!
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12-18-2008, 10:48 PM | #27 |
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After a bit of a headache I have the V&H Baggers on mine along with TFI and Caddman mod. Love it.
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12-18-2008, 10:50 PM | #28 | |
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