Posted by Calgary on May 31, 2008, 1:40 pm
I think they are going to revoke my fledgling HOG membership before I
even get to speak at a meeting or attend a ride.
This morning I committed the sin of removing the very loud Vance and
Hines Ovals from my Road King and replacing them with the Harley 49
State legal Touring Mufflers. Now it's probably not as quiet as stock
but it has to be very close.
Damn that motor makes a lot of noise. lol
It was a relatively painless procedure even for the mechanically inept
like me. Aside from snapping one clamp bolt, which is still stuck in
what used to be my only 1/2" socket, the procedure was a snap. I
replaced those crappy clamp bolts with grade eights.
But is it ever quiet! The Venture is again the loudest bike I own.
After just a short test spin I don't think the swap sapped any HP. In
fact it feels faster although that might be the fact it is making a
while bunch less noise while generating the same speed.
All in all I am happy with the change, but don't interpret this as my
condemnation of loud pipes. Yes I think the obnoxiously loud straight
baffleless pipes should be melted down for scrap metal, but few people
I know actually use those pipes. That said if someone wants to run
pipes that make more of an audible impression, good for them. The
increased noise is just not for me. Neither does it bother me when I
hear loud pipes on other bikes.
So now I have a set of Vance & Hines Ovals in near perfect condition
for sale. If anyone is interested I can snap a few pictures and send
them to you.
--
See Ya On The Road
2000 Yamaha Venture Millennium
2004 HD Road King
Posted by tomorrow@erols.com on May 31, 2008, 2:40 pm
On May 31, 1:40 pm, Calgary
> I think they are going to revoke my fledgling HOG membership before I
> even get to speak at a meeting or attend a ride.
> This morning I committed the sin of removing the very loud Vance and
> Hines Ovals from my Road King and replacing them with the Harley 49
> State legal Touring Mufflers. Now it's probably not as quiet as stock
> but it has to be very close.
> Damn that motor makes a lot of noise. lol
> It was a relatively painless procedure even for the mechanically inept
> like me. Aside from snapping one clamp bolt, which is still stuck in
> what used to be my only 1/2" socket, the procedure was a snap. I
> replaced those crappy clamp bolts with grade eights.
> But is it ever quiet! The Venture is again the loudest bike I own.
> After just a short test spin I don't think the swap sapped any HP. In
> fact it feels faster although that might be the fact it is making a
> while bunch less noise while generating the same speed.
> All in all I am happy with the change, but don't interpret this as my
> condemnation of loud pipes. Yes I think the obnoxiously loud straight
> baffleless pipes should be melted down for scrap metal, but few people
> I know actually use those pipes. That said if someone wants to run
> pipes that make more of an audible impression, good for them. The
> increased noise is just not for me. Neither does it bother me when I
> hear loud pipes on other bikes.
> So now I have a set of Vance & Hines Ovals in near perfect condition
> for sale. If anyone is interested I can snap a few pictures and send
> them to you.
Maybe "Ari" has a Harley by now and would like to buy them!
BTW, congrats on the new pipes, glad you like them, glad that they
don't seem to reduce your power, and sheesh, if I weren't spending
every dollar I have racing, I would say let's get the hell out and go
for a ride. But alas, maybe next year!
Posted by Calgary on May 31, 2008, 5:36 pm
On Sat, 31 May 2008 11:40:14 -0700 (PDT), "tomorrow@erols.com"
>Maybe "Ari" has a Harley by now and would like to buy them!
Ari! I haven't heard from him in a very long time. I hope he is doing
well.
>BTW, congrats on the new pipes, glad you like them, glad that they
>don't seem to reduce your power, and sheesh, if I weren't spending
>every dollar I have racing, I would say let's get the hell out and go
>for a ride. But alas, maybe next year!
I keep looking at your race schedule and my work schedule. Ya never
know.
Talk about an Alaska ride has resurfaced amongst a few of my Alberta
friends. Sleazy has suggested he might be interested. I know you have
been there before, but it would be much different on a bike.
Keep it in mind.
--
See Ya On The Road
2000 Yamaha Venture Millennium
2004 HD Road King
Posted by tomorrow@erols.com on May 31, 2008, 5:44 pm
On May 31, 5:36 pm, Calgary
> Talk about an Alaska ride has resurfaced amongst a few of my Alberta
> friends. Sleazy has suggested he might be interested. I know you have
> been there before, but it would be much different on a bike.
> Keep it in mind.
If I am not racing next year, that would be terrific!
Posted by Robert Bolton on May 31, 2008, 10:52 pm
On Sat, 31 May 2008 17:40:20 GMT, Calgary
>I think they are going to revoke my fledgling HOG membership before I
>even get to speak at a meeting or attend a ride.
>This morning I committed the sin of removing the very loud Vance and
>Hines Ovals from my Road King and replacing them with the Harley 49
>State legal Touring Mufflers. Now it's probably not as quiet as stock
>but it has to be very close.
>Damn that motor makes a lot of noise. lol
>It was a relatively painless procedure even for the mechanically inept
>like me. Aside from snapping one clamp bolt, which is still stuck in
>what used to be my only 1/2" socket, the procedure was a snap. I
>replaced those crappy clamp bolts with grade eights.
>But is it ever quiet! The Venture is again the loudest bike I own.
>After just a short test spin I don't think the swap sapped any HP. In
>fact it feels faster although that might be the fact it is making a
>while bunch less noise while generating the same speed.
Glad you're a happy camper, Don. Did you use your old clamps or buy
new. I ask because my manual says to never reuse old clamps. I need
to refit my exhaust due to small leaks at the joints, but haven't
gotten to it. I'm wondering if I need new clamps or can be a skin
flint and at least try the old ones.
>All in all I am happy with the change, but don't interpret this as my
>condemnation of loud pipes. Yes I think the obnoxiously loud straight
>baffleless pipes should be melted down for scrap metal, but few people
>I know actually use those pipes. That said if someone wants to run
>pipes that make more of an audible impression, good for them. The
>increased noise is just not for me. Neither does it bother me when I
>hear loud pipes on other bikes.
Well, I condemn obnoxiously loud pipes and those dudes better watch
out if I ever become God. There will be Hell to pay, let me tell you.
Robert
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> even get to speak at a meeting or attend a ride.
> This morning I committed the sin of removing the very loud Vance and
> Hines Ovals from my Road King and replacing them with the Harley 49
> State legal Touring Mufflers. Now it's probably not as quiet as stock
> but it has to be very close.
> Damn that motor makes a lot of noise. lol
> It was a relatively painless procedure even for the mechanically inept
> like me. Aside from snapping one clamp bolt, which is still stuck in
> what used to be my only 1/2" socket, the procedure was a snap. I
> replaced those crappy clamp bolts with grade eights.
> But is it ever quiet! The Venture is again the loudest bike I own.
> After just a short test spin I don't think the swap sapped any HP. In
> fact it feels faster although that might be the fact it is making a
> while bunch less noise while generating the same speed.
> All in all I am happy with the change, but don't interpret this as my
> condemnation of loud pipes. Yes I think the obnoxiously loud straight
> baffleless pipes should be melted down for scrap metal, but few people
> I know actually use those pipes. That said if someone wants to run
> pipes that make more of an audible impression, good for them. The
> increased noise is just not for me. Neither does it bother me when I
> hear loud pipes on other bikes.
> So now I have a set of Vance & Hines Ovals in near perfect condition
> for sale. If anyone is interested I can snap a few pictures and send
> them to you.