Pipes

APA4LIFE · 03-15-2018, 11:57 PM

So I have a 2012 voyager. Love the bike wife loves the bike. Very hard to find aftermarket stuff and accessories for them though or I am looking in the wrong spot. I love my music am working on going to the 6.5” speakers right now. I am going to do the Ivan flash. I am wondering though what the best pipes are so I can still listen to music while cruzin. I keep hearing negotiate things about the V/H slip ones. Wondering what everyone recommends. Any and all advise and experiences are welcome and appreciated.

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Peg · 03-16-2018, 12:16 AM

Spellcheck eh? "negotiate"

General consensus is: LOUDEST = Freedom Performance, Next Loudest = V&H, Next one down= Cobra, and Most "neighbor friendly" = OEM.

You'll find videos of all of them on YouTube.

Chuck A. · 03-16-2018, 06:01 AM

I have just put the V&H on my 1700. I have them on my 1500. I wrapped the 1500 with stove rope and love them. the 1700 baffles have a screen around them and I can't wrap them the same. Just a little louder, not that sweet tone I love, but I will take care of that by removing the screen and adding the stove rope.

APA4LIFE · 03-16-2018, 11:42 AM

So you don’t like the way the VH sound on your voyager. Also how are they at highway speeds interfering with the sound of your music.

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**Framer** · 03-16-2018, 05:34 PM

Everything will interfere with your music except stock pipes. If your going to go with 6.5 speakers I’d add a amp and you should have a problem.
I have the intercom system and JM headset in my helmet so when I’m running the highway for extended periods of time I can’t even hear my cobra pipes.

Chuck A. · 03-17-2018, 02:14 AM

The V&H slip-ons sound good,,,,,, it's just the sweet sound and tone with the baffles wrapped in stove rope I like. At 80 mph I don't even want to here the radio. I want to be able the hear any problem that might develop at higher speeds.

vangaans · 03-18-2018, 09:35 AM

I'd add another option to the mix of suggestions... De Baffle.
I drilled out the restrictor plates of my Vaquero mufflers, love the sound but doesn't drive me crazy on the highway.

rick6375 · 03-18-2018, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by vangaans

I'd add another option to the mix of suggestions... De Baffle.
I drilled out the restrictor plates of my Vaquero mufflers, love the sound but doesn't drive me crazy on the highway.

I did this on my 2012 Voyager, and love the results. They arent loud, but you can hear it running. I have my 800 with the rear most baffle removed if I want more sound.

4Steelers · 03-19-2018, 12:07 PM

At highway speeds I don't really hear my V&H slip ons. I have the radio usually set at around 14 at highway speed and hear it fairly well with a helmet on.

APA4LIFE · 03-19-2018, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Steelers

At highway speeds I don't really hear my V&H slip ons. I have the radio usually set at around 14 at highway speed and hear it fairly well with a helmet on.

Thank you that helps.

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APA4LIFE · 03-19-2018, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Steelers

At highway speeds I don't really hear my V&H slip ons. I have the radio usually set at around 14 at highway speed and hear it fairly well with a helmet on.

Can I see a pic of your bike please sir. Curious on what windshield you have. And I am assuming you have an upgraded stereo.

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**JD Hog** · 03-19-2018, 01:31 PM

I have a Voyager with a 12" high windshield and Cobra Tri Flo pipes. I use a full face modular helmet with good quality ear plugs and with the visor up or down I can hear my stock radio with Hogtune speakers. I keep the volume at 15 and can hear it very well. I do live in the mountains and most of my riding is back roads. When I take the freeway into Sacramento area it still works OK for me but if I were in LA area on those freeways I think the volume would need to be higher.

APA4LIFE · 03-19-2018, 03:01 PM

Thanks you for the input sir. I think I should be good then. Cause I am going to do a 9” klockwerks shield and I am upgrading to 6.5” speakers already have upgraded 5.25 with an amp. But I want more sound. I love rolling with the music kicking loud. Lol

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4Steelers · 03-19-2018, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by APA4LIFE

Can I see a pic of your bike please sir. Curious on what windshield you have. And I am assuming you have an upgraded stereo.

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Stock stereo. I was using a 9" Klock Werks shield but just installed the 12" but haven't ridden the bike with the new shield yet.

APA4LIFE · 03-20-2018, 10:17 AM

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Stock stereo. I was using a 9" Klock Werks shield but just installed the 12" but haven't ridden the bike with the new shield yet.

What made you change from the 9” to the 12”

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03-15-2018, 11:57 PM	#1
APA4LIFE Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 24	Pipes So I have a 2012 voyager. Love the bike wife loves the bike. Very hard to find aftermarket stuff and accessories for them though or I am looking in the wrong spot. I love my music am working on going to the 6.5” speakers right now. I am going to do the Ivan flash. I am wondering though what the best pipes are so I can still listen to music while cruzin. I keep hearing negotiate things about the V/H slip ones. Wondering what everyone recommends. Any and all advise and experiences are welcome and appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-16-2018, 12:16 AM	#2
Peg Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Coast, North Island, New Zealand Posts: 1,375	Spellcheck eh? "negotiate" General consensus is: LOUDEST = Freedom Performance, Next Loudest = V&H, Next one down= Cobra, and Most "neighbor friendly" = OEM. You'll find videos of all of them on YouTube. __________________ Nothing screams poor workmanship like wrinkles in the duct tape '02 1500 blonde Nomad (Sold) '97 800 burgundy Classic (Sold) Last edited by Peg; 03-16-2018 at 12:18 AM.
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03-16-2018, 06:01 AM	#3
Chuck A. Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Hartselle Alabama Posts: 991	I have just put the V&H on my 1700. I have them on my 1500. I wrapped the 1500 with stove rope and love them. the 1700 baffles have a screen around them and I can't wrap them the same. Just a little louder, not that sweet tone I love, but I will take care of that by removing the screen and adding the stove rope. __________________ Have A Good One, Chuck Patriot Guard Riders Sons Of Liberty Riders Alabama Road Captain 2015 Voyager 2003 1500 NOMAD FI sold 6/19 VBA #2993 RUSSELL DAYLONG SEATS ROCK!! DAMMIT TOOL: Any handy tool that you grab and throw across the garage while yelling "DAMMIT" at the top of your lungs There is no substitute for laminar flow in which a helmet is the primary disturbance. SO MANY ROADS, SO LITTLE TIME.
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03-16-2018, 05:34 PM	#5
Framer Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Piedmont OK Posts: 2,207	Everything will interfere with your music except stock pipes. If your going to go with 6.5 speakers I’d add a amp and you should have a problem. I have the intercom system and JM headset in my helmet so when I’m running the highway for extended periods of time I can’t even hear my cobra pipes. __________________ David (Framer) Marang 2018 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited VBA#02245 VROC#35311 2013 Antlers 2014 Mountain View 2014 Antlers 2015 Eureka Springs 2015 Antlers 2016 Salem 2016 Antlers 2017 Eureka Springs 2017 Lake George 2017 Antlers 2018 Custer Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-17-2018, 02:14 AM	#6
Chuck A. Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Hartselle Alabama Posts: 991	The V&H slip-ons sound good,,,,,, it's just the sweet sound and tone with the baffles wrapped in stove rope I like. At 80 mph I don't even want to here the radio. I want to be able the hear any problem that might develop at higher speeds. __________________ Have A Good One, Chuck Patriot Guard Riders Sons Of Liberty Riders Alabama Road Captain 2015 Voyager 2003 1500 NOMAD FI sold 6/19 VBA #2993 RUSSELL DAYLONG SEATS ROCK!! DAMMIT TOOL: Any handy tool that you grab and throw across the garage while yelling "DAMMIT" at the top of your lungs There is no substitute for laminar flow in which a helmet is the primary disturbance. SO MANY ROADS, SO LITTLE TIME.
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03-16-2018, 11:42 AM	#4
APA4LIFE Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 24	So you don’t like the way the VH sound on your voyager. Also how are they at highway speeds interfering with the sound of your music. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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03-18-2018, 09:35 AM	#7
vangaans Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Posts: 66	I'd add another option to the mix of suggestions... De Baffle. I drilled out the restrictor plates of my Vaquero mufflers, love the sound but doesn't drive me crazy on the highway. __________________ Bikes I've owned over the last 30 years... 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan Vaquero (current ride). 2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000 (traded for the Vaquero). 2012 Triumph Thruxton 2010 BMW R1200RT 2010 BMW K1300S 2009 Honda Deauville 2008 Triumph America 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R 1989 Yamaha Virago 1100 1994 Honda CBR 1000F 1982 Kawasaki GPZ 1100fi 1989 Honda CBR1000F 1979 Yamaha XS 1.1 1985 Kawasaki 250LTD
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03-19-2018, 12:07 PM	#9
4Steelers Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Rickman, TN Posts: 59	At highway speeds I don't really hear my V&H slip ons. I have the radio usually set at around 14 at highway speed and hear it fairly well with a helmet on. __________________ 2015 Vaquero "Ivanized" V&H Dual Slash Cut Slip Ons Auxillary Lights Kuryakyn Longhorn Highway Pegs Mustang Seat VBA #: 3681
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03-19-2018, 01:31 PM	#12
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,953	I have a Voyager with a 12" high windshield and Cobra Tri Flo pipes. I use a full face modular helmet with good quality ear plugs and with the visor up or down I can hear my stock radio with Hogtune speakers. I keep the volume at 15 and can hear it very well. I do live in the mountains and most of my riding is back roads. When I take the freeway into Sacramento area it still works OK for me but if I were in LA area on those freeways I think the volume would need to be higher. __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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03-19-2018, 03:01 PM	#13
APA4LIFE Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 24	Thanks you for the input sir. I think I should be good then. Cause I am going to do a 9” klockwerks shield and I am upgrading to 6.5” speakers already have upgraded 5.25 with an amp. But I want more sound. I love rolling with the music kicking loud. Lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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