can't help you there unfortunately. The V&H 2 into 1 for my bike sounds pretty nice and has the flow characteristics I want for the overall performance upgrades (air, carb, cams) I plan on. Did you check youtube for the V&H for your bike and see if someone posted a vid?Originally Posted by mr4teth
If you want a 2nd opinion post a link to the vid
edit - gotta head out.. i'll check it tonight.
Last edited by phillysrt4; 08-21-2010 at 09:39 AM.
Bub [nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV8GC3Q7V48"]YouTube- BUB 7 TDX Exhaust Systems for 2009-2010 Harley FLH Models[/nomedia]
V&H [nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuqQza_5zDo"]YouTube- Vance & Hines Power Duals w/ Hi-Output Slip-Ons[/nomedia]
At idle they sound good but kind of ricey at hi revs?
[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek74MPvuTC8"]YouTube- 2010 street glide dresser duals[/nomedia]
This is my setup, I have the older version of these slipons which are the same baffle but they dont have the double tip look and I ordered these head pipes two days ago.
The power duals make slightly more hp in the upper revs but I think they sound like chit and I dont like the look of the crossover tube.
Are there more people/cars on the road than ever before or am I going crazy? Seems like every ride I take, there are (at least) 5 cars in front of me. Next intersection, 2 go one way, 3 go the other way... OK to pass maybe ONE car on the double-yellow, uphill, right-hander :o but not three or four, wtf? pick-up trucks with trailers full of firewood going 30mph in a 45mph, campers everywhere. I was turning onto roads I never been on to try and get away from a car for 2 or 3 miles and I couldn't do it.
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2019 Colorado ZR2
I don't think so. To me the BUB sounds like every other (annoyingly loud) Harley out there. The V&H to me has more of a "performance" sound (if there is such a thing). Of course if it doesn't change the powerband to your advantage then its a useless mod. However, if I preferred a Harley and if I had to choose between the BUB and the V&H just on tone/sound alone, I'd go V&H.
Its summertime. Tons of tourists and everyone is Stuck On Stupid(tm). But yes overall the quality of driving has gone down significantly in the last 20 years and the quantity has skyrocketed.
So are the V&H's considered "slipons"? I don't know much about harley mods.
If you're going that far, does it make sense to do head/cam work?
You got more options than I do. My only option is one company for cams and a DIY port job. Good thing I got three extra cylinder heads lying around in my parts collection
What do the stages do for you?
EDIT - nevermind... did quick google search. Looks like about 105-110hp and about the same TQ
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Welp - as i said earlier, i sold my '03 CRF450R last week...... last night i picked up a '06 KX450F to replace it..... (3 years newer + brand new motor + aftermarket goodies + desperate seller who needs cash) < old bike ..... = good deal for Bish.... :D
my original intention was to purchase a 2-stroke, to save on maintenance costs - and because i miss that 2-stroke sound.... however, after riding a KTM 300 2stroke, my 450 spoiled me... they're not known as screamers, but more of a torque monster.... i went to buy it on Sunday and i was extremely dissapointed... it would have still been fun, but for the money, it just wasn't worth it to me.... So instead, i started keeping my eyes open for both a 250 2stroke or a 450 4-stroke....well obviously, it didnt take me long, as previously i hadn't been even considering a 4-stroke.... I'm really looking forward to riding it in the woods and seeing what i think of the wide-range 4-speed tranny...
2015 Corvette Z06
- Shark Grey / Kalahari
- bolt-ons, tune, lots of carbon fiber (642/671 rwhp/tq)
Bish,
How different is trail riding from road riding? I'd like to try it sometime the jumps look fun as hell.
In other news, my engine swap got stopped cold. Long story short, I went to remove the seat and the key broke off in the seat lock with NO SPARE! Ugh... after going to a few places and a locksmith not being around I went to a local hardware store as a last resort. They had an old-school key cutter and they managed to make a key from the two pieces and it works as good if not better than my "original".
Might get a little more done before I crash for the day. Im on nights the next 2 days.
ummmmm... that's a hard question to answer...... it might be easier to just mention what's similar
1.) you're on 2 wheels...
yea, that's about it......
also, trail riding is far different from motocross.... i'm not a motocross regular, and really have only been on a couple tracks in my life, but i've held my own quite well when on one... i love riding trails, total blast... moto-x is a total blast as well... but, its not as easy as saying that the jumps look fun... its certainly not as easy as it looks.... For a novice MX racer, or even a very experienced trail rider such as myself, the MX track will wear you out really quickly... unless you have great form, arm-pump will wear you out and you'll end up making mistakes that get you hurt... also, the jumps are a lot larger when you're coming up to them on a motorcycle than they are on tv, or even just sitting around watching... I learned quickly that there is no "work your way up" with MX... you either ***** around, or you go balls out.... table-tops are different .. you can just gradually jump them further and further... but when you're faced with a double (or larger) you have to either let off and jump off it easily, or get gung-ho and blast off it... remember, its made to be cleared by seasoned guys that are pushing themselves.... I think this concept would be much easier if you were following someone around thats more familiar with a track... i learned this as one of the first tracks i was at, i was struggling to find the right speed.... thus, i decided to just follow one of the guys that appeared to be a regular and do my best to keep up.... that was the ticket... i was going the right speed for the jumps and was keeping myself out of bone-jarring landings, etc....
Trail riding isn't easy in its own part, but you can do more of teh "at your own pace" type riding.. i like to trail ride at a very quick pace... but other people liek to just putt around.... that's the beauty...
As with any sport, you'll find guys that have their specialties... some guys are great MX riders, but just don't seem to be able to keep up in the woods... dunno if they just don't feel safe, or if its just that they're not familiar with the different types of obstacles... then there's guys that are great woods riders, but aren't real comfortable on the track... I fall into the second category... i like to ride MX, and i feel i've done really well when doing it, but i certainly don't feel at home and don't have an easy mind like i do when trail riding
Last edited by SonofaBish; 08-24-2010 at 12:18 PM.
2015 Corvette Z06
- Shark Grey / Kalahari
- bolt-ons, tune, lots of carbon fiber (642/671 rwhp/tq)
my buddy doing a burnout on a 1995 Harley Badboy:
[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF7up9nJ-Vo"]YouTube- 1995 Harley Davison Badboy burnout FXSTSB[/nomedia]
an 04 VROD I picked up last month:
http://www.youtube.com/user/83dropboy#p/u/5/GLOG_dUFgco
you like the vrod? what did you have before that? I'd like to try one out someday.
ps: love the "McGangbang" on your youtube site.
2019 Colorado ZR2
Troll... my dad has had 2 VRODS and they are badass bikes. I know some people don't care for the their looks or sound, but they flat out scoot. Once you get about 5500 rpm's they take off. My dad's latest one is the Screamin' Eagle Vance and Hines limited edition tribute and it is cool as hell. It has a little more power than his older one but I haven't ridden it yet.
you like the vrod? what did you have before that? I'd like to try one out someday.
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