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Koz5150
Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 05:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

As I was searching around the net for deals to day I cam across some Buell Closeouts on Vance and Hines exhausts. There was brand new exhausts for M2's S3's, and S1's priced between $100 and $140.

http://search.stores.ebay.com/search/search.dll?query=buell&srchdesc=y&sid=23427 828&store=DK+Trader&colorid=15&fp=0&st=2&fsoo=1&fsop=1
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Tripp
Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 10:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

wow, that's some sharp pricing, thanks for looking out koz!
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Cliffb
Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 07:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Leads me to a quick question. Will the V&H, part # 16529, listed for a 99 Cyclone fit on a 2002 Cyclone?
16531 is listed for 99-01 Buells. 16529 for a 99 Cyclone. I'd hate to buy it and find out it won't fit.
I called the V&H tech line. They were not much help, saying the muffler was discontinued and never tested on anything other than the 99 M2.

(Message edited by cliffb on October 11, 2005)
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Mmmi_grad
Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 07:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

cliffb thats an old question of mine that keeps on happening. Either no one in the world knows how to properly advertise these things or everything i know is wrong!
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Koz5150
Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 09:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The only thing I could think of would be that the exhaust header would be a 2 inch instead of a 2.5 inch??? Other then that, I think it would fit. What was wierd is that they have a seperate exhast listed on the Vance and Hines website for the 99-02 Cyclone????

Anyway, the price is certainly good!
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Buelliedan
Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 11:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

the 99 cyclone V&H pipe has a black headpipe to match the black header that came stock on 99 cyclones. So if you get the 99 cyclone pipe it will be partially black which might look weird. Other than that they are all the same as all tuber Buells 99 and up had 2.5 inch pipes.
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The_old_poop
Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 11:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

In case anyone is interested, they have a new V&H aluminum for a 1997 s3. Probably 2" pipe.
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Jackbequick
Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 - 09:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

How was the durability on the V&H mufflers on the tubers? Any issues on breakage or wearing out quickly?

And noise levels compared to the stock mufflers?

I like the sound levels on my 2000 M2, I'm not interested in "being noticed", especially if I have to pay a price in rider discomfort.

Jack
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Djkaplan
Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 - 09:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The SS2-R has a reputation for breaking, but I put 20,000 miles on my V&H with no problems. I still have the original front mount, too.

It's considerably louder than stock. Stay away if you don't want to be noticed.
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Cerbero
Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 - 01:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've got an SS2R on my 97 M2 (currently at 24K miles)... I recently repacked it (affording the opportunity to inspect it inside and out) and found the can in near perfect condition... the only concern is the rear mount is breaking at the weld, but it looks old (slight rust on the exposed surface) and it doesn't seem to be getting worse.
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Denfromphilly
Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 - 01:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hi Jack,
I have an SSR2 on my 99X1. It runs great and sounds serious, much louder than stock. It has broken the rear weld a couple times and the front weld is cracked. I am not happy with the durability.
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 - 07:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

What vintage of V&H was known to fall off and pole-vault you?
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Tim
Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 - 09:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Wasn't that the Buell Race Can? I'm pretty sure there was a recall on that.
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Jackbequick
Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 - 10:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for the details guys, I was sort of interested but I'll pass it up on the noise issue. I use ear plugs on mine most of the time now.

Jack
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Doughnut
Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 - 10:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nothing for the S2?
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Koz5150
Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2005 - 10:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

What vintage of V&H was known to fall off and pole-vault you?

That was someone who modified one to fit on his XB. I've never heard of one pole vaulting anyone when used correctly
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Denfromphilly
Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2005 - 10:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I think it was wykedflesh here that pole vaulted on a tuber with an SSR2. The Buell race can is a lot quieter and makes about 95% of the power.
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Tictoc
Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2005 - 02:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm concerned about the structural integrity of using an aftermarket muffler. I guess what spooked me is that the previous owner told me to not to install a "slip on" for that reason. Maybe I'm just being a little paranoid. I do like the sound of the stock '99 M2. Could be a little throatier but is it worth it? TT
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Tim
Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2005 - 07:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If you like the sound of the stock bike and how it runs there is no real reason to change anything.
The argument for aftermarket exhausts are more power, more sound, less weight, in some cases styling.
For durability/reliability you can't beat the stock muffler. If you don't like the looks of it get an X1 chin fairing to cover it up.
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Buelliedan
Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2005 - 10:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Wyked pole vaulted on a modifed exhuast he put on his XB. It wasn't designed for the bike and unfotunately he paid a hard price to test his experiment.
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Old_mil
Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2005 - 10:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm using a V&H on my S3T and really like it. The bike used to have a D&D pipe on it when I got it and that was just too loud.
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Clarry
Posted on Friday, October 14, 2005 - 07:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have the V&H SSR2 on my '98 S3T, and I'd rather have a quieter exhaust, 'though not completely silent. I see some value in "being heard to be seen", even though most cars have the windows up, and either the heater or A/C on, along with the stereo, cell phone, etc. Maybe I should "leave well enough alone", since I haven't been run-over, yet.

So, is it dead certain that the Buell Race Muffler is quieter than the V&H? I doubt I'll switch over to it, 'cause the previous owner had the V&H system ceramic-coated, and I'd probably have to buy all the mounting hardware, in addition. V&H systems have different mounting brackets, right?

Larry
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Buelliedan
Posted on Saturday, October 15, 2005 - 08:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The Buell race muffler is much louder than a V&H. But don't confuse the Buell race muffler with the Buell pro series muffler which is actually a Supertrapp and is quieter out of the box. Of course being a 'trapp you can make it very loud by adding more discs.
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