Any opinions/reviews on best, loudest pipes?

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hookedonit · Sun May 21, 2006 3:41 pm

Hey gang-------Sorry if anybody's read this one on the other forums. I just started riding a couple of years ago. I'm on my 2nd bike----a V Star 1100 Classic. Lost my job last year, & while I'm building my new business venture I can't afford to upgrade my bike, but I can upgrade the pipes. Last year I bought a set of Cobra Lo-Boy Staggered from somebody who thought they were too loud for her bike. Wouldn't have been my 1st choice, but for $100 I thought I'd give it a try. They're not bad, but I think I can do better. I want loud with that nice, deep, throaty rumble-----I guess, as close to that "nasty" Harley-type loud as I can get from a V Star 1100. I think it's a personal preference which "loud" that somebody wants, so I thought I'd start going to dealers on nice Saturday mornings & start listening to other bikes as they roll in.

I'm thinking about Bub Big Willy or a Samson. Any opinions on the sound and/or quality (or lack thereof) of either of them? Or, has anybody heard anything else they liked on a V Star 1100? Vance & Hines doesn't make a full-system for the V Star 1100, and I want a full-system. My preferences, #1 LOUD, #2 performance! When I go out, I go for a ride, not for a race, if you know what I mean! Thanks.

canuckerjay · Tue May 30, 2006 1:16 am

A lot of the guys moddin up thier V*s swear by Cobra 2 into 1's; for power gains.

Can't speak for what's the loudest, besides a simple straight pipe.

#3 Unread post by **Sev** » Tue May 30, 2006 4:48 am

Cobra and Vance&Hinser both make really nice pipes for your bike.

I really like the stock V-stars pipes though.

#4 Unread post by **ZooTech** » Tue May 30, 2006 5:20 am

I would avoid Samson. They fall apart, the chrome peels off, and they blue easily. If you want great HP gains along with a nasty snarl when you twist your wrist, go with a Cobra PowerPro 2-into-1 or a Hard Krome Sideburner.

TechTMW · #5 Unread post by **TechTMW** » Tue May 30, 2006 8:49 am

Just in case you think loudest = best ...

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MetricRider · Fri Jun 23, 2006 2:55 am

I've got cobras on my Vulcan 800. Good, throaty sound. I can't really speak for power boost, since they were on the bike when I bought it, however.

MotoF150 · #7 Unread post by **MotoF150** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 12:11 pm

pipes never give you any power boost, its all in ur head just because its louder, I get sooooo sick and tired of telling everybody that

NorthernPete · Sun Jun 25, 2006 12:27 pm

get some straight pipes....

roscowgo · #9 Unread post by **roscowgo** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 2:22 pm

You could just unbolt the pipes and run open headers.......

heh.

canuckerjay · Mon Jun 26, 2006 3:54 pm

Mine came with HK Strippers. I like them, but I've heard those Cobras and actually like them better., Exactly how loud do you want??