Vance & Hines Pipe Question
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 168
Likes: 6
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Vance & Hines Pipe Question
I'm going to replace the stock pipes on my '12 Fatboy Lo with either the V&H 2 into 2's or the Staggered Shortshots.
I want new pipes for looks and sound, not really concerned about more power right now. Two questions.......
Will the dealer need to tune the motor or anything, or just bolt them on?
I notice there's about a $300 price difference between the two. Is that just because of more material and bending them?
Thanks!
I want new pipes for looks and sound, not really concerned about more power right now. Two questions.......
Will the dealer need to tune the motor or anything, or just bolt them on?
I notice there's about a $300 price difference between the two. Is that just because of more material and bending them?
Thanks!
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
From: Aurora, CO
They will try to sell you on the tuning for your bike! They did the same to me. I'm no expert but I was told it is not necessary to tune it. I was told it just a sales tactic to squeeze more money out of you. However, if you are going to have the bike tuned I would wait until you have both intake and exhaust then get it tuned. At this point it will make a big difference in performance.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 13,107
Likes: 13,053
From: Texas, USA
I'm going to replace the stock pipes on my '12 Fatboy Lo with either the V&H 2 into 2's or the Staggered Shortshots.
I want new pipes for looks and sound, not really concerned about more power right now. Two questions.......
Will the dealer need to tune the motor or anything, or just bolt them on?
I notice there's about a $300 price difference between the two. Is that just because of more material and bending them?
Thanks!
I want new pipes for looks and sound, not really concerned about more power right now. Two questions.......
Will the dealer need to tune the motor or anything, or just bolt them on?
I notice there's about a $300 price difference between the two. Is that just because of more material and bending them?
Thanks!
As far as the cost of the pipes, it is probably more than just materials and manufacturing. There may be a greater demand for the 2-2's and hence V&H tacks on $300+.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 656
Likes: 0
From: The computer desk.
I had my dealer add V&H Big Shots Long, and the air cleaner/and tuner to my 12 FLSTC
It was going into the winter season so they agreed to give a discount for the dyno tune.
3 hours for the price of one.
Can't beat that.
IT'S STILL WINTER, MAYBE YOU CAN GET A DEAL?
It was going into the winter season so they agreed to give a discount for the dyno tune.
3 hours for the price of one.
Can't beat that.
IT'S STILL WINTER, MAYBE YOU CAN GET A DEAL?
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
From: Monticello Indiana
big shot staggered
I have the big shot staggered on my 2010 and I do not care for them performance wise. I know your not concerned with performance but here is my experience with them. Bike was purchased used with 5000 miles on it (divorce caused sale). Already installed on stock engine was these pipes along with the VH fuelpack tuner and the VH alien looking air cleaner setup. The bike had a noticeable torque dip in the 2500 to 3500 rpm range. It was very easy to notice. I did the fuelmoto 107 kit with 555 cams and power vision dyno tuned. It runs awesome but there is still that dip in power same rpm range. # dyno tuners later all say the same exact thing its the pipes! Jamie said the same thing at fuelmoto. This weak I will be replacing them with Rinehart 2-1 purchased from Jamie! Looks and sound on the BSS are very good but the seat of the pants feel on that dip I hate... they will be up for sale soon....
Doug
Doug
Last edited by Raccerx67; Feb 9, 2013 at 02:02 PM. Reason: spelling correction
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
From: Monticello Indiana
I am pretty sure its just a bad combination on the pipes cams and no head work, Cant afford head work right now so... dang economy shrug lol
thanks for jumping in though always cool to have input
))
Doug
thanks for jumping in though always cool to have input
))Doug
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
WouldBeHD
Softail Models
15
Jun 5, 2007 11:07 AM
