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Tourer
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| Does anyone know why these pipes were discontinued. I wanted to use them on my stage one upgrade. I've heard so many conflicting info about these pipes.Bottom line are these good pipes or should I go with Level 1 pipes. I want to stick with Vic pipes right now and these are my only 2 options.I liked the level 2 because they were a one piece Chrome pipe without covers.I'm going to use a Power Commander V and Ness twin intake kit. with the Vic pipes ..Do ya'all think thats a good combo. I don't want the pipes too loud.
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Visionary
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Georgia, west of Atlanta | Probably get 94-96HP at the tire, Ain't bad...................... |
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Visionary
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Pittsburgh, PA | im confused. if they are Discontinued then what Choices do you actually have? |
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Visionary
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Gainesville Fl Home of the Gators | They were diso because they did not sell well. Get the D&D if you want a 1 piece design. Power wise will be closer to 88-92HP at the tire |
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Cruiser
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, AR United States | Wouldn't there still be some around, somewhere? |
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Visionary
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| Never run a muffler or any exhaust with out cover or heat shields.
Why you ask cause they will turn a ugly yellow or blue. I Guarantee you this. |
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Tourer
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Bay of Gigs, WA | My S1L2 pipes work well for me. They could be a bit louder, actually, but then maybe that's just 'cause all my Road King riding buddies can't hear me.
It's certainly true that I can't hear myself when riding around them...
Edited by rainryder 2011-12-05 12:48 PM
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Iron Butt
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| I like my s1l2 pipes. Mine got a bit louder at about 12k miles. If Rinehart comes out with Vision pipes I might change though. |
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Tourer
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2 mi from Jim Beam n KY | Dealer said Vic can't make S1L2 meet newer EPA standards.....You still have S1L1 available from Vic.......lots of aftermarket around, too.... |
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Tourer
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New Orleans, La, | I find the S1L2's give the best noise to prformance bang especially with a top breather and a fuel controller. If you really need more noise the baffle is removable via a tamper resistant torx screw and then you can cut it for effect. They don't have a seperate sheild and no they don't blue or yellow, thank you. Shop ebay for all of your S1L2 needs cuase they stay available there. Heck, I saw a brand new pair without the card or filter for $399.00 that's a helluva deal for new pipes of any kind. Just saying. |
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Visionary
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Gainesville Fl Home of the Gators | DannyB - 2011-12-05 7:20 PM
Dealer said Vic can't make S1L2 meet newer EPA standards.....You still have S1L1 available from Vic.......lots of aftermarket around, too....
Many of the S1 kits do not meet EPA standards. It's all about what sells |
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Tourer
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Akron Ohio area | Read the fine print.
The last time I did these pipes were not made for street use. (Track or off road only) |
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Visionary
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| Its a way to get around the noise law by saying "for off road use only" that way if you get a noise ticket you can't go back to them
I have S1 and pulled the black caps out of the end caps and really picked up a deep louder sound.
With out cams you only pick up very little more power. |
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Iron Butt
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Mt. Vernon, WASH. | Price vs. demand, that's why you don't find shelves full of American motors speed parts but tons of Chev, Ford, and Mopar stuff. |
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Tourer
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Bay of Gigs, WA | At a production level of a couple thousand bikes a year, it'll be awhile before there's a lot of stuff available for the Vision, I reckon. Even used stuff on Craigslist, like cheap chrome wheels, etc. |
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S1L2 Pipes Discontinued. Why?