time for new pipes!

tony · 01-16-2016, 12:23 PM

getting some new pipes this week.

i got a 1600 vulcan nomad. any suggestions? i like a deep rumble, i like loud but not insanely loud. im looking at some vance and hines and so far they are winning but i saw that topic talking about cobras.

anyone feeling like weighing in on it please do!

thx!

Ronald · 01-16-2016, 01:31 PM

well I have V&H on my 1600 classic and I love em, they are loud but not obnoxious. my wife wants them a little louder to be quite honest with you. my pipes only have one small baffle in the end but they do the job

eg78 · 01-16-2016, 02:12 PM

Love my v&h's, I heard the cobras and they are pretty nice too. Look up YouTube videos, both sounds are online.

eg78 · 01-16-2016, 02:14 PM

Cobras https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...AP&PC=RIMBINGD

V&h https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...56&FORM=VRRTAP

eg78 · 01-16-2016, 02:15 PM

V&h wins hands down in my opinion...

Ronald · 01-16-2016, 02:32 PM

the only problem with youtube is if its not recorded on a quality device the sound sucks and doesn't do it any justice. with everyone on here v&h is the pure winner and there made in the usa to boot.

eg78 · 01-16-2016, 02:39 PM

You're right Ron, it's hard to tell on some recordings... Nothing beats hearing them for real.

redjay · 01-16-2016, 02:44 PM

Are you aware of the quality issues V&H have had with their pipes for the Vulcans ?

Header pipes cracking on the rear cylinder ?

eg78 · 01-16-2016, 02:51 PM

Yes, but it was my understanding that they were poorly installed. You need to tighten a of the clamps after everything is bolted on otherwise there could be too much tension on the crossover pipe if they are not perfectly straight.

Ronald · 01-16-2016, 03:50 PM

ive heard of the pipes cracking on the back head pipe, but ive had no issues with mine and have 36,000 miles on em and I just changed the exhaust gasket. the only issue ive had with mine are the heat shield clamps breaking, I just removed the exhaust last week , changed every clamp with stainless steel clamps, new gaskets and no cracks or problems. after the first heat cycle make sure the flange bolts are tight and should have no problems at all. V&H rules.

Bud2rat · 01-16-2016, 04:29 PM

Tony, Did you repair your bike or did you get another one? Just curious.

tony · 01-16-2016, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eg78

V&h wins hands down in my opinion...

agreed! even with shitty youtube sound i still like v and h better.

tony · 01-16-2016, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bud2rat

Tony, Did you repair your bike or did you get another one? Just curious.

im repairing. been hunting down fenders and hard bags. i got a great deal on a fender from one of our own here, voyager

great guy! thanks for everything man!!

thanks for the suggestions everyone. pretty sure vnh is the winner!

fixing the damage and while im at it gonna do new pipes, mini apes. so excited!!

eg78 · 01-16-2016, 09:21 PM

Awesome, you got the same bike as me, and pretty much the same taste!
Good looking ride :)

Ronald · 01-16-2016, 09:58 PM

Good luck on ur rebuild, coming back better and stronger than before. That's what I'm takin bout

01-16-2016, 12:23 PM	#1
tony Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Raleigh nc Posts: 37	time for new pipes! getting some new pipes this week. i got a 1600 vulcan nomad. any suggestions? i like a deep rumble, i like loud but not insanely loud. im looking at some vance and hines and so far they are winning but i saw that topic talking about cobras. anyone feeling like weighing in on it please do! thx! __________________ 2007 nomad 1600 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-16-2016, 01:31 PM	#2
Ronald Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Auburndale, Fl Posts: 113	well I have V&H on my 1600 classic and I love em, they are loud but not obnoxious. my wife wants them a little louder to be quite honest with you. my pipes only have one small baffle in the end but they do the job __________________ 04 classic V&H straight shots Kuryakyn grips Kuryakyn air charger Harley hard bags Tour pack Mustang seats Led accent lighting
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01-16-2016, 02:12 PM	#3
eg78 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vaudreuil, QC, Canada Posts: 623	Love my v&h's, I heard the cobras and they are pretty nice too. Look up YouTube videos, both sounds are online. __________________ 1984 shadow 750 - R.I.P. 2004 vstar classic 1100 - traded for my first born 2006 Nomad 1600, black Batwing fairing with full stereo Vance & Hines dual baggers
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01-16-2016, 02:14 PM	#4
eg78 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vaudreuil, QC, Canada Posts: 623	Cobras https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...AP&PC=RIMBINGD V&h https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...56&FORM=VRRTAP __________________ 1984 shadow 750 - R.I.P. 2004 vstar classic 1100 - traded for my first born 2006 Nomad 1600, black Batwing fairing with full stereo Vance & Hines dual baggers
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01-16-2016, 02:15 PM	#5
eg78 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vaudreuil, QC, Canada Posts: 623	V&h wins hands down in my opinion... __________________ 1984 shadow 750 - R.I.P. 2004 vstar classic 1100 - traded for my first born 2006 Nomad 1600, black Batwing fairing with full stereo Vance & Hines dual baggers Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-16-2016, 02:32 PM	#6
Ronald Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Auburndale, Fl Posts: 113	the only problem with youtube is if its not recorded on a quality device the sound sucks and doesn't do it any justice. with everyone on here v&h is the pure winner and there made in the usa to boot. __________________ 04 classic V&H straight shots Kuryakyn grips Kuryakyn air charger Harley hard bags Tour pack Mustang seats Led accent lighting
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01-16-2016, 02:39 PM	#7
eg78 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vaudreuil, QC, Canada Posts: 623	You're right Ron, it's hard to tell on some recordings... Nothing beats hearing them for real. __________________ 1984 shadow 750 - R.I.P. 2004 vstar classic 1100 - traded for my first born 2006 Nomad 1600, black Batwing fairing with full stereo Vance & Hines dual baggers
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01-16-2016, 02:44 PM	#8
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,017	Are you aware of the quality issues V&H have had with their pipes for the Vulcans ? Header pipes cracking on the rear cylinder ?
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01-16-2016, 02:51 PM	#9
eg78 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vaudreuil, QC, Canada Posts: 623	Yes, but it was my understanding that they were poorly installed. You need to tighten a of the clamps after everything is bolted on otherwise there could be too much tension on the crossover pipe if they are not perfectly straight. __________________ 1984 shadow 750 - R.I.P. 2004 vstar classic 1100 - traded for my first born 2006 Nomad 1600, black Batwing fairing with full stereo Vance & Hines dual baggers
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01-16-2016, 03:50 PM	#10
Ronald Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Auburndale, Fl Posts: 113	ive heard of the pipes cracking on the back head pipe, but ive had no issues with mine and have 36,000 miles on em and I just changed the exhaust gasket. the only issue ive had with mine are the heat shield clamps breaking, I just removed the exhaust last week , changed every clamp with stainless steel clamps, new gaskets and no cracks or problems. after the first heat cycle make sure the flange bolts are tight and should have no problems at all. V&H rules. __________________ 04 classic V&H straight shots Kuryakyn grips Kuryakyn air charger Harley hard bags Tour pack Mustang seats Led accent lighting
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01-16-2016, 04:29 PM	#11
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Tony, Did you repair your bike or did you get another one? Just curious. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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01-16-2016, 09:21 PM	#14
eg78 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vaudreuil, QC, Canada Posts: 623	Awesome, you got the same bike as me, and pretty much the same taste! Good looking ride :) __________________ 1984 shadow 750 - R.I.P. 2004 vstar classic 1100 - traded for my first born 2006 Nomad 1600, black Batwing fairing with full stereo Vance & Hines dual baggers
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01-16-2016, 09:58 PM	#15
Ronald Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Auburndale, Fl Posts: 113	Good luck on ur rebuild, coming back better and stronger than before. That's what I'm takin bout __________________ 04 classic V&H straight shots Kuryakyn grips Kuryakyn air charger Harley hard bags Tour pack Mustang seats Led accent lighting
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