should have the new Vrod here in a couple of weeks, is it best to wait for the first service before I change the pipes.

 

I think "Yes". The motor is being broke in, and already has enough stress, adding to that by putting on something that the bike was not designed with could cause some damage. Other will say no, but I think you should. Besides, I have been told that installation of aftermarket exaust will void out part of your warranty (some of the Techs could touch on that), and it would be a shame to find out that the bike had a problem in the first 1000 miles, only to have it thrown out because of pipes.

 

cheers thanks for the advise ,thats pretty much what the dealer has said.

 

You may notice the exhaust on mine, but it was done after 1500 miles, and the installation included a fuel modulation system. (DynoJet Power Commander) All of these additions occured after I felt as though I had made sure the bike was going to perform correctly, and I hope my words have helped. Sounds like they have. Enjoy your new Harley. Post some pictures when you get it. Stock or extreme custom, it's nice to see other motorcycles.

 

I had a look at the power commander site and will probably go with that option when I change the pipes over.
I can`t wait to wake the neighbours up.

 

After many bikes, many makes, sometimes putting the aftermarket exhaust on at delivery, sometimes at the break-in -- no effect on the performance or the reliability of the bike. None.

 

But what if this is the 1 in a 1000 bike that does have problems? Are the problems going to be taken care of? I had absolutly no problems with any of my parts, Power Commander, pipes, air cleaner, ect. and when I had the bike dyno tested, they said that it was probably running better now than it did from the factory. 1000 miles in summer could be as short as a month, and would it be wise to sacrifice a part of your warranty---forever---for a month?

 

There is a lot of different exhaust systems out there for V-rods now... shop around or you may find yourself changing pipes more than once. Also I would recommend the SE Race Tuner. It gives you more flexablity changing timing, redline and a host of other things.

 

Not sure I follow. Of all the many makes, all the many models, exhausts put on at delivery, no problems related to this, and never a dealer, including H-D, not willing to solve any problem, including anything traceable to new exhaust installation at delivery. Just because an exhaust opens the sound a bit, shaves a few lbs, and delivers a few more hp... none of this is going to influence reliability. Bikes can handle far more than this reliably. Much more important is following the break-in guidelines... staying within the RPMs and varying the throttle.

 

Exactally what problem would be caused by changing pipes? Warrenties can only be voided if it can be proven that the modification caused the problem. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act provides for this protection.