Feb 27
I have a 2008 Nightster Harley, and just installed some black Vance and Hines short shots exhaust with standard baffles, and I was wondering if they were illegal. I read up on them before purchasing, and did not see anything about them being illegal, I knew they were loud, but they seem too loud. Plus the Harley dealerships will put them on for you, it would seem that if they were illegal they wouldn’t be allowed to install them…
Does anyone know if they are illegal in the state of Texas?
Thanks for the responses, they do have baffles, but are very nonrestrictive baffles. I think I read somewhere that they sit at about 97db, which is very illegal, based on noise ordinances, but that is regional from my understanding.
The dealer will sell and install anything you want to part you from your money.Here in Tx they can get you for noise from un baffled pipes.And the way the EPA regs are going soon it will be illegal to have any pipes besides stock ones put on a bike.
Feb 21
I am considering Cobra and Vance Hines pipes. Prices is not a big consideration. Are there other companies with performance pipes that i should consider?
Vance and hines long shots sound pretty good on the 1100. They will also give you a modest performance increase.
Feb 18
V&H has an 800 # call them and ask
Jan 16
I have a M800 cruiser. I got vance and hines cruzer pipes. Theres no slot for the lamber sensor so the fi light comes on. whats the cure? can anyone help me out?
Contact Kitech Performance in Wales.
They offer an eliminator, which plugs into the fuel injection system where the Lambda sensor would go. This fools the electronics into thinking the Lambda sensor is still there and stops the light coming on.
Dec 1
does anyone know if vance and hines exhaust would fit on an 08 blast. the latest they have confirmed would be an 04 i called vance and hines yesterday and they didnt know hd still made blasts.
i don’t think that buell has changed the blast at all, so i’m confident 04 setups would still fit…. probably more an epa type reason
Nov 21
exhaust. This bike is factory 103 inch.
Check your email, I sent a short message in regards to this question.
DO NOT use the V&H Fuel Pack!!!….there are 2 MUCH better options!!!
Nov 16
do i need to re-jet the carbs on a 2002 honda sabre 1100 if i put slip-on exhaust? i was reading somewhere that you dont have to jet the carbs if you’re just putting on slip-on exhaust (i.e. Vance Hines cruiser pipes)
I thought these were fuel injected and computer controlled, vi fuel trim.
Nov 12
Just added Vance & Hines long shots. Have not modified air intake. Exhaust pops at idle, runs smooth when u pull back on the throttle a hair. Can i get away with jus adjusting the idle mixture? If i need to rejet do i need to change out only the main jet or the slow jets as well??
Every bike is different. Adjust just the mixture MAY do it for you. But I find many carbs don;t offer enough range. Also, the mixture screw is really only affecting idle and low rpm mix. If you get the pops at higher speeds or from a highway speed decel, likely you will also need to shim the needle. You can get carb needle shims at any motorcycle store. One may do it. this raises the needle a bit and allows more fuel at mid range.
While you have the top half of the carb apart, pull the slide out and enlarge the hole in the bottom just a bit. This will give better throttle response and is equivalent to changing out the spring that most jet kits provide. If you add a better flowing intake, you will then need to get one size larger pilot jet, and perhaps one size larger main jet, depending on your altitude.
No need for a jet kit. Waste of money for what you get.
Nov 7
When i purchased my bike, 2000 suzuki gfs600 bandit S, it came with the vance and hines ssr2 system exhaust on it. i’m assuming the jets had been replaced with this system install. ive recently added a k&n air filter to the mix and bike is running horribly, almost no power. do the jets need to be replaced again and if so which jets and what size. ive heard main jets only and have been told 165 or 170 for the jet size. does anyone know for sure or how i could find out?
Carburetor jetting is a tricky process. You can go the trial and error route. Keep changing until you get the right combination. With a free flowing exhaust and air filter, the jets should be replaced. Go the simple route and buy a jet kit. The kit will have a new jet needle and main jets. The instructions will tell you which jets from the kit you should use for the modifications you’ve already made. Your bike comes with a 92 main jet, so going up to a 165 is overkill and will run just as bad.
Oct 19
im stuck between the corba speedster shorts or the vance and hines big shots staggered. what is the difference with power, sound, etc.? Also take a look at them and see what you think. appreciate the input. -jon
http://www.cobrausa.com/content/index.cfm?siteaction=Exhaust&bikeID=68 or the V&H at http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i12/Jrodstreaker/Cropped-1.jpg
Incredible answers here by some qualified posters…
My V&H pipes have heat shields and I have found Cobra to be a mass production volume sales type supplier without a reputation to uphold as opposed to V&H who prefers having credibility. Cobra has become popular because they offer more at a cheaper price and has gained market share as a result of name brand recognition. Cobra is not based on performance and strictly sales driven.
Mine are on a VN1600 Classic and I didn’t have to "marble" it where anyone I’ve met or known who has Cobra’s needed a Power Commander and the marble trick. I have the same Big Shots you have linked - guys with Harley’s are constantly having those double take looks when they hear us. One time I fired mine up and was down the row in a strip mall, at the end was a biker bar and a Harley dude walked all the way down to where I was just to see what he heard…
I think it speaks volumes for the V&H
They can be loud when you need them and that’s what I like best because sometimes you need a little quiet to squeeze by the man…
Simply put, I think Cobra’s suck for the most part - the sound in higher rpm levels is just pure noise where V&H produces a unique sound you can’t get and heads turn, trust me….
