V&H slip ons installation

Big Reyn · 12-22-2011, 04:31 PM

Hello to everyone, I just received my slip ons this morning from PhatPerformance Parts. They were only $379.95 with the 10% discount. They didn't have any instructions in the box. I'm waiting on my Thunder Air Kit (stock cover) tomorrow. I got my Cobra fuel processor a few days ago from twowheeladdict (thanks again). How hard is it to install the pipes? Thanks in advance for your responses.

thetallman · 12-22-2011, 06:00 PM

The pipe are real simple to install. Remove the bags, undo the header clamps, then remove the two bolts holding the oem pipes and wiggle off. reverse order to install. They sound great on my 09 :)

Big Reyn · 12-22-2011, 07:26 PM

Thanks thetallman.

replay13 · 12-23-2011, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Reyn

Hello to everyone, I just received my slip ons this morning from PhatPerformance Parts. They were only $379.95 with the 10% discount. They didn't have any instructions in the box. I'm waiting on my Thunder Air Kit (stock cover) tomorrow. I got my Cobra fuel processor a few days ago from twowheeladdict (thanks again). How hard is it to install the pipes? Thanks in advance for your responses.

Its about a 20 min job, my header gaskets stayed in the head pipes so just loosened everything and slipped out the stock pipes and slipped in the V&H's. You will need to take off the short piece of chrome from the left side stock pipe and put it on the V&H, you will see after you pull off the old pipes. The V&H sound good on the 1700!
James

Big Reyn · 12-28-2011, 05:30 PM

Well, I finally had time to install my Vance and Hines H slip ons on my Voyager today. I love the look and sound. The install was very easy and took about an hour. I took it for a short test ride (10 miles or so) and the exhaust is much better than stock. Cobra FI2000 and Thunder Air Kit stock cover kit this weekend. Thanks again for everyone's input.

Jesus Freak · 12-29-2011, 09:59 AM

Ive been thinking about the V&H for my 09 Nomad. So how loud are the on the highway? I'm worried about them being to load on those long road trips....

Jesus Freak · 12-29-2011, 10:04 AM

Do the cats come off with the stock mufflers?

Big Reyn · 12-29-2011, 07:21 PM

No the cat is part of the head pipe. The two seperate just below the cat.

replay13 · 12-30-2011, 02:43 AM

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Do the cats come off with the stock mufflers?

The cats comes off with the old pipes on the 1700. I couldn't resist firing up the Nomad with the right side muffler off... the wife came running out and it set off the neighbors car alarm! lol. The V&H pipes are just right for me, I wouldn't want them any quieter or louder. They are fine on long road trips.
James

Jesus Freak · 12-30-2011, 10:33 AM

James, Did you do the fuel, air & exhaust upgrade? If so did you do them all at once or in steps? I would like to get the pipes first but don't want to blue them because I didnt start with the processor.

replay13 · 12-30-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesus Freak

James, Did you do the fuel, air & exhaust upgrade? If so did you do them all at once or in steps? I would like to get the pipes first but don't want to blue them because I didnt start with the processor.

I haven't done the air intake or fuel processor yet, I hope to do it this summer. I'm thinking about the Thunder air kit and the new Cobra CVT fuel processor.

Your header pipes chrome won't turn blue, the real header pipe is separate from the chrome part that you see, and the slip-ons don't get that hot. And my bike runs just fine with only the slip-ons. I did plug the air line inside the right side air intake to cut down on popping on deceleration.

If I do the rest in steps and already have the slip-ons, the fuel processor would be next then the air kit.
James

tazfl · 12-31-2011, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Jesus Freak

James, Did you do the fuel, air & exhaust upgrade? If so did you do them all at once or in steps? I would like to get the pipes first but don't want to blue them because I didnt start with the processor.

JF, you can change just the exhaust pipes without having to worry about a fuel management system...however... if you change out the air intake, THEN you have to install a fuel management system because your taking in more air and it effects the air / fuel mixture

Jesus Freak · 12-31-2011, 10:12 AM

Well so much for my patience and deciding what to do first.... Last night I ordered all three ( :
Cobra slip on's with billet tips (I was a little afraid the V&H might be to loud for me)
Cobra FI200R fuel processor
Thunder Odyssey air kit

Now I must have patience while waiting for everything to arrive. But the extra time at work to pay for the added $400 will keep me busy.

Big Reyn · 01-01-2012, 06:18 PM

Hey folks, I got my Cobra FI2000 Fuel Processor and Thunder Air Kit installed today. The install for both pieces was relatively easy, it took about 1.5 hrs for both pieces. I noticed a better exhaust note than with the V&H slip ons alone. The performance is better. I can't comment on the gas mileage as of yet, I only put about 50 miles on it today. I did notice a little more noise (intake), but it sounds nice to me. I didn't like the plastic nipple that is provided with the Thunder Air Kit (metal would be better). I am interested to know from those with similar set ups what they have their pots set at.

Jesus Freak · 01-01-2012, 07:17 PM

Congrats Big Reyn! What Thunder Air kit did you get? Keep us updated with your processor fine tuning. Mine will be in next week I hope.

12-22-2011, 04:31 PM	#1
Big Reyn Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Warsaw, Va. Posts: 69	V&H slip ons installation Hello to everyone, I just received my slip ons this morning from PhatPerformance Parts. They were only $379.95 with the 10% discount. They didn't have any instructions in the box. I'm waiting on my Thunder Air Kit (stock cover) tomorrow. I got my Cobra fuel processor a few days ago from twowheeladdict (thanks again). How hard is it to install the pipes? Thanks in advance for your responses. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-28-2011, 05:30 PM	#5
Big Reyn Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Warsaw, Va. Posts: 69	Well, I finally had time to install my Vance and Hines H slip ons on my Voyager today. I love the look and sound. The install was very easy and took about an hour. I took it for a short test ride (10 miles or so) and the exhaust is much better than stock. Cobra FI2000 and Thunder Air Kit stock cover kit this weekend. Thanks again for everyone's input. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-22-2011, 06:00 PM	#2
thetallman Jr. Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 2	The pipe are real simple to install. Remove the bags, undo the header clamps, then remove the two bolts holding the oem pipes and wiggle off. reverse order to install. They sound great on my 09 :)
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12-22-2011, 07:26 PM	#3
Big Reyn Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Warsaw, Va. Posts: 69	Thanks thetallman.
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12-29-2011, 09:59 AM	#6
Jesus Freak Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 95	Ive been thinking about the V&H for my 09 Nomad. So how loud are the on the highway? I'm worried about them being to load on those long road trips....
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12-29-2011, 10:04 AM	#7
Jesus Freak Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 95	Do the cats come off with the stock mufflers?
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12-29-2011, 07:21 PM	#8
Big Reyn Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Warsaw, Va. Posts: 69	No the cat is part of the head pipe. The two seperate just below the cat.
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12-30-2011, 10:33 AM	#10
Jesus Freak Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 95	James, Did you do the fuel, air & exhaust upgrade? If so did you do them all at once or in steps? I would like to get the pipes first but don't want to blue them because I didnt start with the processor.
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12-31-2011, 10:12 AM	#13
Jesus Freak Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 95	Well so much for my patience and deciding what to do first.... Last night I ordered all three ( : Cobra slip on's with billet tips (I was a little afraid the V&H might be to loud for me) Cobra FI200R fuel processor Thunder Odyssey air kit Now I must have patience while waiting for everything to arrive. But the extra time at work to pay for the added $400 will keep me busy.
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01-01-2012, 06:18 PM	#14
Big Reyn Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Warsaw, Va. Posts: 69	Hey folks, I got my Cobra FI2000 Fuel Processor and Thunder Air Kit installed today. The install for both pieces was relatively easy, it took about 1.5 hrs for both pieces. I noticed a better exhaust note than with the V&H slip ons alone. The performance is better. I can't comment on the gas mileage as of yet, I only put about 50 miles on it today. I did notice a little more noise (intake), but it sounds nice to me. I didn't like the plastic nipple that is provided with the Thunder Air Kit (metal would be better). I am interested to know from those with similar set ups what they have their pots set at.
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01-01-2012, 07:17 PM	#15
Jesus Freak Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 95	Congrats Big Reyn! What Thunder Air kit did you get? Keep us updated with your processor fine tuning. Mine will be in next week I hope.
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