Even with the single pin crank on the 1300 VTX, it's just too dam loud at 5 AM going to work. I can't imagine waking up to that every morning. I removed the baffles and that's about as far as needed to get a good deeper sound.
There's two kind of people , those who have a Harley and those who want one ...lol . keep trying for the Harley sound lol , you might fool some people and look cool
Actually , there is 3 kinds.... the third is those who have a brain and a honda. If only harley engineers had half the brain of honda engineers..... . Im just saying they are far more advanced in my opinion. For instance , the self balancing systems theyre coming out with. I think they are targeting non riders (who have no experience and wont fall with this system) which would be smart from a marketing point of view. Sound isnt everything buddy. There are sounds that harley cant dupicate too by the way (like my cbr 1000 with 2 bros system ). Its loud as hell, and in my opinion sounds sweet! Lets see a vrod pull up next to me. There are other sounds that they cant touch too like the akro systems. A few harleys were across from me at the light and revving their bikes one night . Then , I revved mine and they were shocked. I also have a vtx 1300. i love the sound of the harleys too. i rode a softail with a screaming eagle that my ex had. youre probably one of those guys that will put another biker down if he/she doesnt ride a harley. I ride with all kinds. my friend that i work with just bought a $30k road glide and we ride with anybody
videos dont do exhaust sounds justice like hearing in person but I can tell the difference between these 2 and imagine the aftermarker one to sound better in person.
I'm 6'9" and so far my vtx1300 is the only thing I enjoy riding, and the only thing beefy enough for it to not look like a scooter underneath me lol. I've had 12inch apes and drag bars on it and both are very comfortable. Highly recommended.
Question for you, Looking at these pipes or other aftermarket cobras, now without the Rejetting, have you seen any hesitation, loss of power or any negatives?
u serious this idiot its actually showing off that shity scooter. if u think u look bad ass without a helmet and that cheap textile jacket u seriously need a rude awakening , like falling off that bike and spilling ur brains all over the road. or worst having ur wife feed u thru a straw because of ur negligence
@JCarabillo Check-out Fuel-Moto for their aftermarket 2-1-2 header pipe! That pipe is a performance upgrade and really sounds good with performance increases across the board! I know a few Indie shops that don't carry many exhaust items (there's too many to choose from) but they have 3-4 of these headers on hand. These also use your 2009-up heat shields, so the price is very reasonable! (I hope this isn't too late! LOL)
That's a nice ride, rbanas! You've got a really good sounding set-up!! I was fortunate enough to get the 2009 FLHR with the 2-1-2 pipe (no cat. conv.). Enjoy and keep the shiney side up!!
Of course the Cobra pipes sound better. For the "Stock guys" ... simply remove the baffles and you`ll get a much more attention getting rumble quite like the pipes on this video. If you want to really turn the heads get a set of Cobra Drag pipes...oh and an 1800 VTX as well...LOL
your right most true dual didnt come on the harleys for a while, my dads 07 doesnt run true duals, but looks like it, runs a 2 to 1 to 2, the left pipe doesnt even look used, needs a true dual setup... harley did that for emission reasons... but after market is the best way to get true duals
Thanks for the info. Ive since found a 2005 VTX1300C in mint condition with Vance Hines pipes , 10 k.. miles, for asking price of $4,000 . I think it could be had for $3600 as they really want to be rid of it . Hopefully going to close on the sale today. Im pretty excited as its a heck of a deal. No windshield though but ill get one installed. David.
I highly doubt it. My 1300 got about 40 or 42. With a bigger displacement and if he has after market pipes you would probably see in the low 30's maybe middle 30's. Thats a beast of an engine. My harley has a 1584 cc motor and I get upper 30's with after market pipes and a more free flowing air filter. I would rely more on the Honda than a Harley. VTX's are bullet proof bikes. Low maintenance. Shaft driven water cooled. Pick it up if you realy like it. Fun bike that you can do so much to.
