If you have the patience for yet another pipe thread...

spb1122 · 07-04-2009

First, I have searched. Both the internet, and numerous forums.

If I search for Cobra pipes, or Vance & Hines, there is loads of info, reviews, ratings, pictures, sound clips, etc, etc. But, I'm not looking for Cobra or V&H pipes (no offense to any Cobra or V&H customers).

My problem is that I think I like the Roadburner 3" Road Pros with SLT.

Road Pros with SLT for Kawasaki*VN 900s*2006-2008

At least I think I like them from the written description, and generic picture (singular) on Mean Cycle's site, or G Man Industries site. As far as feedback/reviews from actual bikers, the pickings are real slim. I found a couple of old (2007) threads on this forum, but as far as reviews on Mean Cycles, or G Man, or Phat Performance, Cruiser Customizingor any other retailer, there are literally NO reviews.

The pipes are described as lower noise volume with a deeper voice, and i like the way they look.

Has anyone got any real world experience with these pipes? Either on your bike, or a buddies bike? I'd like to hear what you have to say.

The Road Pros are a bit more expensive than a lot of other pipes, but if they do what they claim, as far as the sound, fit and finish, and anti-blueing, a couple hundred bucks is worth it in my book.

Just so you folks know where I'm at currently at with my exhaust; I've modified my stock pipes to stage 3 (drilled out screen, drilled holes in back baffle wall, and punched those holes through the front baffle walls). While the sound is much better than the out of the factory sewing machine sound, it's way to rappy, and high pitched for my liking. I'm not necessarily looking for loud; I'm looking for a quality, low pitched rumble.

Thanks in advance for the input.

spb1122 · 07-07-2009

See, that's what I'm talking about. No one has heard anything about these pipes?

RazrBakr · 07-07-2009

I can't get there website to cooperate. I click "Metric" and see the drop down selections appear. When I move down to select Kawasaki, it all disappears. What the heck?!

I remember someone quoting a 2007 magazine article that said Muzzy 2-1 and roadburner 2-1 were the only pipes that actually increased HP though...

mkelley · 07-07-2009

Maybe ask the vendor if they can provide you any references for the model you want?

RazrBakr · 07-08-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by RazrBakr

I can't get there website to cooperate. I click "Metric" and see the drop down selections appear. When I move down to select Kawasaki, it all disappears. What the heck?!

I remember someone quoting a 2007 magazine article that said Muzzy 2-1 and roadburner 2-1 were the only pipes that actually increased HP though...

Correction. It was roadhouse not burner and it was a 2003 article on 7 different 1500 meanstreak exhaust systems Link...Exhaust pipes for cruiser motorcycles - Accessories & Gear Review - Motorcycle Cruiser

still can't get the roadburner website to function though.....

Hacker · 07-08-2009

If you search YouTube, there is a single video I found of the Roadburner SLT's on a 900. They didn't seem a whole lot quieter than most of the other pipes on video, but then the quality of most of those videos is mediocre anyway.

spb1122 · 07-08-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hacker

If you search YouTube, there is a single video I found of the Roadburner SLT's on a 900. They didn't seem a whole lot quieter than most of the other pipes on video, but then the quality of most of those videos is mediocre anyway.

Hacker, if you got a link to the video, I'll take it. I have searched youtube for the past 6 months, high and low, and I only have come up with the same two videos:

The first one is either Street Lites, or Street Pros, different pipes, no SLT
YouTube - Vulcan 900 - Road Burner Exhaust

The second one might be the Road Pro SLT's, but it doesn't say, and I don't speak spanish...

YouTube - Road burner Vulcan 900

Hacker · 07-09-2009

I'll look around. I didn't have time to run through the whole search list this morning. I found the Hard Krome "Res-Techs" which is their version of the SLT's, but nothing on RoadBurner. I know it's there....I distinctly remember seeing it. Perhaps it's been pulled for whatever reason. I'll give it another try this afternoon after work.

Rainmaker · 07-13-2009

Sometime in the next week or so, I'll let you know. I found a set for $360 and HAD to take a flyer on 'em. I just have to have the two liter SOUNDING like a two liter!!!

spb1122 · 07-13-2009

Good for you! $360 is a great price, even used...Are they the Road Pros with SLT?

Rainmaker · 07-13-2009

Yep. Black ones. I'm OK with chrome, but I LOVE the look of the black.

07-04-2009	#1 (permalink)
spb1122 Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 51	If you have the patience for yet another pipe thread... First, I have searched. Both the internet, and numerous forums. If I search for Cobra pipes, or Vance & Hines, there is loads of info, reviews, ratings, pictures, sound clips, etc, etc. But, I'm not looking for Cobra or V&H pipes (no offense to any Cobra or V&H customers). My problem is that I think I like the Roadburner 3" Road Pros with SLT. Road Pros with SLT for KawasakiVN 900s2006-2008 At least I think I like them from the written description, and generic picture (singular) on Mean Cycle's site, or G Man Industries site. As far as feedback/reviews from actual bikers, the pickings are real slim. I found a couple of old (2007) threads on this forum, but as far as reviews on Mean Cycles, or G Man, or Phat Performance, Cruiser Customizingor any other retailer, there are literally NO reviews. The pipes are described as lower noise volume with a deeper voice, and i like the way they look. Has anyone got any real world experience with these pipes? Either on your bike, or a buddies bike? I'd like to hear what you have to say. The Road Pros are a bit more expensive than a lot of other pipes, but if they do what they claim, as far as the sound, fit and finish, and anti-blueing, a couple hundred bucks is worth it in my book. Just so you folks know where I'm at currently at with my exhaust; I've modified my stock pipes to stage 3 (drilled out screen, drilled holes in back baffle wall, and punched those holes through the front baffle walls). While the sound is much better than the out of the factory sewing machine sound, it's way to rappy, and high pitched for my liking. I'm not necessarily looking for loud; I'm looking for a quality, low pitched rumble. Thanks in advance for the input.

07-07-2009	#4 (permalink)
mkelley Extreme Gizmologist Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Berwyn Heights, Maryland Posts: 2,074	Maybe ask the vendor if they can provide you any references for the model you want? __________________ -Mike Chapter President, Maryland VRA my bikes my Meetup Group

07-08-2009	#6 (permalink)
Hacker Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: May 2008 Location: Paris, Tn Posts: 1,719	If you search YouTube, there is a single video I found of the Roadburner SLT's on a 900. They didn't seem a whole lot quieter than most of the other pipes on video, but then the quality of most of those videos is mediocre anyway. __________________ Bagel - another name for a Jewish rabbit dog....

07-09-2009	#8 (permalink)
Hacker Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: May 2008 Location: Paris, Tn Posts: 1,719	I'll look around. I didn't have time to run through the whole search list this morning. I found the Hard Krome "Res-Techs" which is their version of the SLT's, but nothing on RoadBurner. I know it's there....I distinctly remember seeing it. Perhaps it's been pulled for whatever reason. I'll give it another try this afternoon after work. __________________ Bagel - another name for a Jewish rabbit dog....

07-13-2009	#9 (permalink)
Rainmaker Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 38	Sometime in the next week or so, I'll let you know. I found a set for $360 and HAD to take a flyer on 'em. I just have to have the two liter SOUNDING like a two liter!!! __________________ '06 1500 Classic '05 V2K

07-07-2009	#2 (permalink)
spb1122 Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 51	See, that's what I'm talking about. No one has heard anything about these pipes?

07-07-2009	#3 (permalink)
RazrBakr 07 Meanstreak Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 15	I can't get there website to cooperate. I click "Metric" and see the drop down selections appear. When I move down to select Kawasaki, it all disappears. What the heck?! I remember someone quoting a 2007 magazine article that said Muzzy 2-1 and roadburner 2-1 were the only pipes that actually increased HP though...

07-13-2009	#10 (permalink)
spb1122 Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 51	Good for you! $360 is a great price, even used...Are they the Road Pros with SLT?

07-13-2009	#11 (permalink)
Rainmaker Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 38	Yep. Black ones. I'm OK with chrome, but I LOVE the look of the black. __________________ '06 1500 Classic '05 V2K

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