97 ACE 1100 Customizations?

[Rawhide69]

I have a set of COBRA pipes I took off my 96 vt1000c they are like new only 2500 miles found a set of original take offs is why I changed wanted my bike stock. $150.00 plus shipping
I'm not sure if they will fit your bike you will haven't check.


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[95acerider]

Originally Posted by Lowen01

Hey SuperboyX did you have to get different exhaust when you got the bags? The ones that I've seen you would have to get the exhaust that goes on both sides instead of one. Thank is one of the main reasons i was looking for different set.
95acerider, I was leaning towards the Vance and Hines. The runner up so far is Cobra. Do any of you have any experience with the Cobra exhausts?
rkforrest, do you have good sound when you're doing 70+ ? I am not really worried about the bass as long as it is loud enough to hear when i am cruising and they sound good!
Thank all of you for your information and ideas. They have all been very helpful and i look forward to reading any more idea or experiences that anyone has had that would help.
Have a wonderful gay and ride safe out there.

I'm not sure if all Cobra's are the same--I've broken a few sets of their drag pipes (this was back in 95-96). The ones that didn't break from vibration were the drag pipes when they finally redesigned them--where they mount the pipes to a bracket rather than bolting together before mounting to the exhaust bracket on the bike. The last set of Cobra's I had did last longer, but the pipe where it bends at the cylinder head is what gave it up from heat (it cracked). And--the Cobra drag pipes did NOT have full length heat shields to hide the bluing from the heat where the Vance and Hines pipes do.

I've had Jardine and Samson pipes on the bike also--in fact in the pic the fishtails are Samson. Way too loud and they are not made very well--had a long section of pipe crack and fall off the bike in under a week of having them on--so I would steer clear of their pipes.

The Vance and Hines pipe mount bracket is beefier--and you can get quieter baffles from them as well if you think the pipes are too loud. In my opinion they are just better--they cost more but you get what you pay for.

[Lowen01]

SuperboyX,
Thanks, I wasn't sure if i had to go with duals or not. I know a buddy of mine that i ride with has a 97 1100 ACE also and he is looking at a set of dual Vance and Hines. I will have to get with him and see which ones he is looking at and let you know.

[Lowen01]

Thank you. From what i have been told and what i have found during my research i think i am definitely going to go with some Vance and Hines. I don't mind paying a little more for good quality. Plus being able to control the loudness is a plus. I know i want them to be kind of loud but not over powering.
I want an exhaust that sounds bad ass on take off and through town but not to loud when cruising at 60+, and suggestions?

[Lowen01]

Also does anyone have any preference on a regular windshield mount verses a quick detach?

[SuperboyX]

Originally Posted by Lowen01

Also does anyone have any preference on a regular windshield mount verses a quick detach?

Ask yourself, Do I want to save 5 min each time I decide to remove the windshield. If yes, quick detach. If no, get your tools out and remove it.

[invalidsession]

I have Cobra drag pipes on my VT1100 and like them very much. Nice rumble but not intrusive. I also have a windshield that I immediately took off when I bought the bike. I prefer to ride with a FF helmet and I hate the highway buffeting and also the starburst effect that the windshield gives at night unless it's absolutely spotless. My helmet vizor keeps me well protected and dry. You can have the screen, brackets etc for the cost of shipping if you want it. It's also by Cobra and has a slight blue tint to it.

Chris

[Byrong68]

are you still looking for hard bags? if so, email me at byrong68@yahoo.com

[invalidsession]

Originally Posted by invalidsession

I have Cobra drag pipes on my VT1100 and like them very much. Nice rumble but not intrusive. I also have a windshield that I immediately took off when I bought the bike. I prefer to ride with a FF helmet and I hate the highway buffeting and also the starburst effect that the windshield gives at night unless it's absolutely spotless. My helmet vizor keeps me well protected and dry. You can have the screen, brackets etc for the cost of shipping if you want it. It's also by Cobra and has a slight blue tint to it.

Chris

I should clarify. The screen is clear at eye level and tinted blue lower down below headlamp height.

[Lowen01]

invalidsession- Do you have any pictures of the brackets? I already has a Memphis Shades Sports Shield and i just need to get the mounting brackets. Will what you have work on this type of windshield?
Byrong68- I just emailed you.