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52magnum · 03-26-2007, 10:42 AM

Good morning to all,

I have a 2006 Honda Shadow VLX 600 DLX and I want to put after market exhaust system on it . I am looking for a little more sound and maybe a tad more HP.
Has anyone changed out there stock exhaust and were pleased with the results?
There are only a few companys that make bolt on exhaust systems that fit my bike...Cobra..Vance & Hines...Jardine...

The mufflers seem to have the baffles welded in so I can not take them out and drill some more holes in them to give more exhaust flow..

Any input on this would be great...Thanks ...52 Magnum

wildwolf · 03-26-2007, 10:54 AM

I believe if you get a long enough drill bit...you could drill through the baffle plates, but I've not looked at the VLX to know for sure.

All three companies you listed will have a decent sound, although just bolting on an exhaust won't necessarily give you more HP. Typically you need to get more airflow through a filter change and more gas through rejetting to accomplish that.

Btw, I would prefer V&H or Jardine over the cobra. There are rumors that the cobra chrome won't last as long as the other two. The cobra pipes I previously had....didn't have an issue with the chrome, but rather with the welded baffle inside broke loose.

Jammer · 03-26-2007, 12:56 PM

I put Vance & Hines on my Mean Streak and I love them.

baum604 · 04-01-2007, 05:34 PM

I installed Vance and Hines Cruzers style on my 750 spirit, and it has a nice sound and looks good. They also have only one screw to remove the baffles, so if you really want a loud bike, or to replace the packing it is easy to do.

mrgr8ness · 04-03-2007, 12:21 PM

I am looking to get some more sound from my 750 spirit. Can you do anything to the stock pipes? Did you have to re-jet with the Vance and Hines?

Jammer · 04-03-2007, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mrgr8ness

I am looking to get some more sound from my 750 spirit. Can you do anything to the stock pipes? Did you have to re-jet with the Vance and Hines?

my g/f's brother has a bike like yours and installed the V&H pipes and did not rejet it. It backfires alot...though.

POE-BOY SAMICH · 04-03-2007, 01:46 PM

I've got the V&H Cruzers and love them.

Buddy of min has Cobras on his Honda 750 and they sound great.

FWIW, His Cobras are louder than my Cruzers.

I looked at the Cobras, but went with V&H mainly because of some negative stuff I'd read online from other riders about quality issues on the Cobras.

baum604 · 04-03-2007, 05:19 PM

I didn't rejet it. Don't have a problem with backfiring or any loss of power. When I changed the pipes, I talked to a mechanic and he said that it wasn't necessary, unless I changed the intake.

03-26-2007, 10:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
52magnum Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: 2007 Honda VTX 1300C Location: Scott Valley CA. Posts: 8	After Market Exhaust Good morning to all, I have a 2006 Honda Shadow VLX 600 DLX and I want to put after market exhaust system on it . I am looking for a little more sound and maybe a tad more HP. Has anyone changed out there stock exhaust and were pleased with the results? There are only a few companys that make bolt on exhaust systems that fit my bike...Cobra..Vance & Hines...Jardine... The mufflers seem to have the baffles welded in so I can not take them out and drill some more holes in them to give more exhaust flow.. Any input on this would be great...Thanks ...52 Magnum

03-26-2007, 10:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
wildwolf Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 1999 vs800 intruder Location: Delta Junction, AK Posts: 705	I believe if you get a long enough drill bit...you could drill through the baffle plates, but I've not looked at the VLX to know for sure. All three companies you listed will have a decent sound, although just bolting on an exhaust won't necessarily give you more HP. Typically you need to get more airflow through a filter change and more gas through rejetting to accomplish that. Btw, I would prefer V&H or Jardine over the cobra. There are rumors that the cobra chrome won't last as long as the other two. The cobra pipes I previously had....didn't have an issue with the chrome, but rather with the welded baffle inside broke loose. __________________

03-26-2007, 12:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jammer Sprocket Pilot Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 2004 GSXR 750, 2003 Kawasaki Mean Streak, 2007 Susuzki DRZ400s Location: York, Pennsylvania Posts: 868	I put Vance & Hines on my Mean Streak and I love them. __________________ 2004 Gixxer 750 2003 Mean Streak 1500 2007 DRZ400S Location: York, Pennsylvania

04-03-2007, 01:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
POE-BOY SAMICH U.B's LoveChild Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: '07 Harley Road King Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,212	I've got the V&H Cruzers and love them. Buddy of min has Cobras on his Honda 750 and they sound great. FWIW, His Cobras are louder than my Cruzers. I looked at the Cobras, but went with V&H mainly because of some negative stuff I'd read online from other riders about quality issues on the Cobras. __________________ http://www.lonestarmotorcyclealliance.com/

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04-01-2007, 05:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
baum604 Seat Tester Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: '03 Honda shadow 750 Spirit Location: Southwest PA Posts: 58	I installed Vance and Hines Cruzers style on my 750 spirit, and it has a nice sound and looks good. They also have only one screw to remove the baffles, so if you really want a loud bike, or to replace the packing it is easy to do.

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mrgr8ness In Training Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2002 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 Location: Central Upstate NY Posts: 106	I am looking to get some more sound from my 750 spirit. Can you do anything to the stock pipes? Did you have to re-jet with the Vance and Hines?

04-03-2007, 05:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
baum604 Seat Tester Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: '03 Honda shadow 750 Spirit Location: Southwest PA Posts: 58	I didn't rejet it. Don't have a problem with backfiring or any loss of power. When I changed the pipes, I talked to a mechanic and he said that it wasn't necessary, unless I changed the intake.

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