Well Boys my V&H baggers broke yesterday

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by Cajunrider

Have V&H true dual headers on mine with Rinehart cans. V&H is highly recommended for HD bikes. I like the headers. They are good stuff. I've not heard of any cracking problems with V&H from my dealer or seen any on HD forums. Don't know why they won't fix their problem on the baggers. I decided on Rinehart because the V&H mufflers are a little too loud for me. Nice tone....just a little too loud.

Harleys are V&H's bread and butter. They sell a lot of systems to Harley owners and aren't about to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs. Truth is, they probably couldn't care less about systems they sell for obsolete platforms.

[rewindgy]

Welcome to the V&H broken headpipe club! I bought a complete new set as the rear pipe was 8 week delivery to Canada! New set the pipe wall is thicker! I don't think there was anyway to stop the thinwall pipes not to fail at some point! I have no real faith in the new set - time will tell! I have this set set up with as little pressure points as possible! Good luck making a decision on which way to go! By the way, welding didn't last on the first set as the metal was way fatigued!

[Top Cat]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Harleys are V&H's bread and butter. They sell a lot of systems to Harley owners and aren't about to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs. Truth is, they probably couldn't care less about systems they sell for obsolete platforms.

I think Mr. Uppidy pants here just called our Nomads obsolete

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by Top Cat

I think Mr. Uppidy pants here just called our Nomads obsolete

Didn't you get that memo? They haven't made the 1600 for 5 years.

[cnc]

Out of production would be the politically correct term.
They haven't made another Cactus Jack for 50+ years, are you obsolete?

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by cnc

Out of production would be the politically correct term.
They haven't made another Cactus Jack for 50+ years, are you obsolete?

ob·so·lete

/ˌäbsəˈlēt/
Adjective
No longer produced or used; out of date.

You can call it whatever you like, Norm.

[ringadingh]

Originally Posted by pbab

I'd like to know that too. I have about 1000 miles on mine and was wondering when to look for a failure.

Mine cracked after four years and about 40k on the speedo. Since I repaired them Ive gone almost seven years and over 60k and its still holding.
If you don't ride much, or are not planning on keeping the bike more than 3-4 years I doubt you will ever have a problem.

[macmac]

Originally Posted by OU812

Did I hear Reinharts for a Nomad mac? I think I would lean that way over V&H... or Corbra's for that matter.Cobra 4 into 4's on the Vmax, best sound bar none, but SUCK the hp. like Whitney on the pipe! Hindle is the favorite for that beast. (neighbors hate it...) Never heard of the other. On the other hand, I would have to say you got your mi. out of em' getting them 2nd hand & all. Have seen them shipped for $512 or close to that.
But Reinharts ? I'd do that.

So would I, but you heard me dreaming

[macmac]

Originally Posted by rewindgy

Welcome to the V&H broken headpipe club! I bought a complete new set as the rear pipe was 8 week delivery to Canada! New set the pipe wall is thicker! I don't think there was anyway to stop the thinwall pipes not to fail at some point! I have no real faith in the new set - time will tell! I have this set set up with as little pressure points as possible! Good luck making a decision on which way to go! By the way, welding didn't last on the first set as the metal was way fatigued!

What was the about date of thicker?

[macmac]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Didn't you get that memo? They haven't made the 1600 for 5 years.

Yeah yeah yeah, BUT my 1981 xs 850 sh is still faster than any stock harley alive.

[rewindgy]

I should have measured them! But I was in a hurry to leave on a trip. l did notice that they were way heavier than the old set! They broke first @ 30 km. then again @ 72 km. first weld job included strips welded lenght wise along pipe for strenght. They just broke further down the pipe!

[Monkeyman]

Originally Posted by rewindgy

I should have measured them! But I was in a hurry to leave on a trip. l did notice that they were way heavier than the old set! They broke first @ 30 km. then again @ 72 km. first weld job included strips welded lenght wise along pipe for strenght. They just broke further down the pipe!

30 and 72 km or 30,000 and 72,000 km? I'd find it hard to believe they'd break after 18 miles.

[Loafer]

mac do you still have your stock exhaust?

[macmac]

Originally Posted by rewindgy

I should have measured them! But I was in a hurry to leave on a trip. l did notice that they were way heavier than the old set! They broke first @ 30 km. then again @ 72 km. first weld job included strips welded lenght wise along pipe for strenght. They just broke further down the pipe!

If i can fix this and buy time I will buy another pipe if i can or friggin make one. Right now i want my season.

Breaking lower than what was added isn't what i wanted to hear. But it would be easier to fix in a straight section.

You are NOT saying the thicker set broke as well are you?

[macmac]

Originally Posted by Loafer

mac do you still have your stock exhaust?

You bet.... But I don't want that back on either, unless I build a Y set up. I forget what that was called. some X by pass. I could make that but not right now.