Aftermarket Pipes for 2006 Nomad 1600 - Page 2

ohiojack · 05-05-2013, 08:23 PM

I got real lucky this last Saturday, a group of us went to Iron Pony in Columbus, Ohio. Wandering around, I saw a exhaust display with a pair of Roadhouse Cruiser Dual's. The last set they had. 89.95 They sound great!! Look around, you may get lucky and get a deal too.

**ringadingh** · 05-05-2013, 08:26 PM

Thats a real bargain, congrats!At that price you can't afford not to buy them.

macmac · 05-05-2013, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

You need to ask TC about aftermarket pipes!

macmac · 05-05-2013, 09:47 PM

Ok I run V&H Baggers and have never cracked a set of pipes. I can't be sure if it is because of the way I install pipes or I just got lucky. 06 nad i put the pipes on inside of the first 2 weeks i bought bike in June 06.

I think you can do more with creating custom baffles on V&H than any other set up bar none.

It is upsetting V&H won't back up their stuff never the less.

I have types up the How to of this forever here, and would like to know which set you choose before i type it up again.

Basically you make the parts fit and 'settle the system working from the back to the front tightening as you go.

In fact I don't use the head pipe to muffler can clamps... Instead i use a lot of anti seize there.

I do things different ways I guess like run my battery which is still the same old one on a auto float antisulfation charger all the time I am not riding..

This will be season 8 for that battery and it shows no sign of weakness yet. Why just today I planted a old rider buddy of mine at a service.....

Then went to the height of land around here to be in the sun a while, and I left my amber passing lamps on a good 2.5 hours.

Battery didn't care a bit.

tinman1 · 05-06-2013, 07:39 AM

I run the V&H Baggers with no problems. I did wrap my head pipes with header tape, and put the chrome covers back on. Eliminated all blueing issues. Never had a cracking problem, but do always make sure that if I remove them for any reason, I make sure nothing is binding when re-installing them.

CigarNomad · 05-08-2013, 02:16 PM

Thanks, smbke! The big cigar industry trade show is back in Vegas this summer. If I manage to weasel my way in, I'll holler.

CigarNomad · 05-08-2013, 02:21 PM

Thanks, everyone, for the great feedback.

I have V&H on my Shadow 750 and love them, but the issues with cracking for this make/model will make me reconsider the brand loyalty a little.

If I get my hands on the few bucks I have in sight, I'll be re-reading all your comments and hopefully doing some shopping.

Thanks!

~CigarNomad

05-05-2013, 08:23 PM	#16
ohiojack Jr. Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Clyde,Ohio Posts: 40	I got real lucky this last Saturday, a group of us went to Iron Pony in Columbus, Ohio. Wandering around, I saw a exhaust display with a pair of Roadhouse Cruiser Dual's. The last set they had. 89.95 They sound great!! Look around, you may get lucky and get a deal too. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-05-2013, 08:26 PM	#17
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Thats a real bargain, congrats!At that price you can't afford not to buy them. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-05-2013, 09:47 PM	#19
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Ok I run V&H Baggers and have never cracked a set of pipes. I can't be sure if it is because of the way I install pipes or I just got lucky. 06 nad i put the pipes on inside of the first 2 weeks i bought bike in June 06. I think you can do more with creating custom baffles on V&H than any other set up bar none. It is upsetting V&H won't back up their stuff never the less. I have types up the How to of this forever here, and would like to know which set you choose before i type it up again. Basically you make the parts fit and 'settle the system working from the back to the front tightening as you go. In fact I don't use the head pipe to muffler can clamps... Instead i use a lot of anti seize there. I do things different ways I guess like run my battery which is still the same old one on a auto float antisulfation charger all the time I am not riding.. This will be season 8 for that battery and it shows no sign of weakness yet. Why just today I planted a old rider buddy of mine at a service..... Then went to the height of land around here to be in the sun a while, and I left my amber passing lamps on a good 2.5 hours. Battery didn't care a bit. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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05-06-2013, 07:39 AM	#20
tinman1 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Kingsland, Georgia Posts: 89	I run the V&H Baggers with no problems. I did wrap my head pipes with header tape, and put the chrome covers back on. Eliminated all blueing issues. Never had a cracking problem, but do always make sure that if I remove them for any reason, I make sure nothing is binding when re-installing them. __________________ 1999 1500 Nomad V&H Baggers Hypercharger Mustang Couch Jetted and Tuned Loud & Proud Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-08-2013, 02:16 PM	#21
CigarNomad Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 26	Thanks, smbke! The big cigar industry trade show is back in Vegas this summer. If I manage to weasel my way in, I'll holler. __________________ Sometimes it takes a whole tankful of fuel before I can think straight. ~ VBA Member #02320 ~
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05-08-2013, 02:21 PM	#22
CigarNomad Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 26	Thanks, everyone, for the great feedback. I have V&H on my Shadow 750 and love them, but the issues with cracking for this make/model will make me reconsider the brand loyalty a little. If I get my hands on the few bucks I have in sight, I'll be re-reading all your comments and hopefully doing some shopping. Thanks! ~CigarNomad __________________ Sometimes it takes a whole tankful of fuel before I can think straight. ~ VBA Member #02320 ~
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