Vance & Hines on the M50 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Islander · 05-21-2005, 03:04 PM

I got the Vance & Hines Straightshots on today. They were listed for a C50 but fit perfect. It was the first set I put on a cruiser and it took less than 2 hours. It's raining here today so I was only able to go about 5 km but the fuel injection seems to work fine without the power commander, I have one on order but don't think I'll need it. Should know better after a couple good rides.

**Trapper** · 05-21-2005, 03:41 PM

Looks great. Are they really loud?

QuacktheDuck · 05-21-2005, 04:18 PM

Hey do u have a sound clip by chance? I too am curious how loud they are...I'd like something louder/more aggressive that stock but not obnoxious to where I can't go riding at night because I'll wake up the entire neighborhood. Looks good though....is there an option for slash cut tips instead of straight tips?

cobra marauder · 05-21-2005, 04:27 PM

Very cool!!!!!!!!!!! I like the stagered look. I've seen them where they are the same length and dont care for that much. But those look cool. Hey Quack I dont know what make you are looking for but I have cobras on mine. If you go to Cobras web site they have sound clips of whatever type of bike you have with whatever type of pipe of theirs you would like to try. The have Idle, Start up, and drive by. I have the Cobra Slash Out Slip Ons. They have removable baffels but that makes them insane. But with them in its Loud but they have a great sound. I'm working on resizing some pics.

Ride-or-die · 05-21-2005, 06:01 PM

they do look the nuts mate, hope the sound matches

Islander · 05-21-2005, 07:06 PM

I don't have a sound clip but will try to get one up. They are a lot louder than stock of course but I like the sound. You can get a varity of tips (6 or 8 different ones) but I wanted to see them on before I bought a set.

golftee · 05-21-2005, 08:23 PM

looks great........let us know how they are after you get out for a longer ride and what changes if any with tips on them.....

ssjd · 05-22-2005, 10:21 AM

really like how they look. can't wait to get my own!

**intimid8er** · 05-23-2005, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Islander

I got the Vance & Hines Straightshots on today. They were listed for a C50 but fit perfect. It was the first set I put on a cruiser and it took less than 2 hours. It's raining here today so I was only able to go about 5 km but the fuel injection seems to work fine without the power commander, I have one on order but don't think I'll need it. Should know better after a couple good rides.

SUH-WEEEEET!!!

They are far better looking than I imagined!

Thanks for posting the pics.

DigginMyM50 · 05-30-2005, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Islander

I got the Vance & Hines Straightshots on today. They were listed for a C50 but fit perfect. It was the first set I put on a cruiser and it took less than 2 hours. It's raining here today so I was only able to go about 5 km but the fuel injection seems to work fine without the power commander, I have one on order but don't think I'll need it. Should know better after a couple good rides.

Islander, What was the part number on the staight shots and were did you order them. My dealer is a Vance and Hines dealer and with the maintenance warranty I got they will install any bolt on I buy there free. If they charge me some crazy price for buying them there then I'll buy them somewhere else and put them on myself. They look alot like big shots too.

viper94bite · 05-30-2005, 01:40 PM

looks good

The BeatKat · 06-01-2005, 01:18 AM

They look great!...how much???....and how was the install?

Islander · 06-01-2005, 05:39 AM

They were 450 canadian plus taxes. The install was easy. V&H make a good product so the fit and finish were great, everything lined up perfectly.

biker_gunner · 06-01-2005, 08:46 AM

They look nice. How long did the install take you?

Islander · 06-01-2005, 01:56 PM

Almost 2 hours

The BeatKat · 06-01-2005, 02:56 PM

Did you have to add anything else to the bike as far as an ignition module or similar...and if not does it run the same for you...H.P. increase??....they really look great...

Islander · 06-02-2005, 06:01 AM

I don't have a power commander yet but one is on order. The bike runs fine but smokes a little on start up and as far as power I don't see a difference. I had a PC on my last bike and thought it was running good before but what a difference it made. Hope to get the same results with this one. Will keep you posted.

blitz · 07-21-2005, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Islander

I got the Vance & Hines Straightshots on today. They were listed for a C50 but fit perfect. It was the first set I put on a cruiser and it took less than 2 hours. It's raining here today so I was only able to go about 5 km but the fuel injection seems to work fine without the power commander, I have one on order but don't think I'll need it. Should know better after a couple good rides.

There was a question about the fitment, did you have any issues? BTW, they look awesome.

notlad · 07-21-2005, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Islander

I got the Vance & Hines Straightshots on today. They were listed for a C50 but fit perfect. It was the first set I put on a cruiser and it took less than 2 hours. It's raining here today so I was only able to go about 5 km but the fuel injection seems to work fine without the power commander, I have one on order but don't think I'll need it. Should know better after a couple good rides.

Islander,

When we had our 600 mile first service done two weeks ago the Suzuki technician said that the factory rep had come in and showed them how to remap the FI themselves for V&H pipes.

The tech said that unlike Honda Suzuki makes the computer accessible for these changes so you don't have to get a power commander. You might want to check with your local Suzuki shop and see if their factory rep has also showed them how to remap the FI for aftermarket pipes.

Our shop only charges $65.00 for installing the pipes and that would include the computer work.

BTW - What did your V&H pipes cost? Where did you buy them?

qwikz · 07-22-2005, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by notlad

Islander,The tech said that unlike Honda Suzuki makes the computer accessible for these changes so you don't have to get a power commander. You might want to check with your local Suzuki shop and see if their factory rep has also showed them how to remap the FI for aftermarket pipes.

What he said

Any good place that tunes bikes should have whats called a Yosh box made by Yoshimura aka sister company of Suzuki.What this does is it re programs your stock ECU without getting a PC.Had it done on my 03 GSXR when we did the exhaust system.

05-21-2005, 03:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Islander Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2006 Honda 919 Location: Riverglade New Brunswick Posts: 63	Vance & Hines on the M50 I got the Vance & Hines Straightshots on today. They were listed for a C50 but fit perfect. It was the first set I put on a cruiser and it took less than 2 hours. It's raining here today so I was only able to go about 5 km but the fuel injection seems to work fine without the power commander, I have one on order but don't think I'll need it. Should know better after a couple good rides. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Islander; 05-21-2005 at 03:06 PM.

05-21-2005, 03:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,192	Looks great. Are they really loud? __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

05-21-2005, 04:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
cobra marauder Ditch Magnet Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 98 Marauder Location: Central, Pennsylvania Posts: 161	Very cool!!!!!!!!!!! I like the stagered look. I've seen them where they are the same length and dont care for that much. But those look cool. Hey Quack I dont know what make you are looking for but I have cobras on mine. If you go to Cobras web site they have sound clips of whatever type of bike you have with whatever type of pipe of theirs you would like to try. The have Idle, Start up, and drive by. I have the Cobra Slash Out Slip Ons. They have removable baffels but that makes them insane. But with them in its Loud but they have a great sound. I'm working on resizing some pics. __________________ Hey, just be cool & DONT let your meat loaf!!!!

05-21-2005, 06:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ride-or-die Petrol Taster Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 2000 GSXR-600 Location: ESSEX, England Posts: 751	they do look the nuts mate, hope the sound matches __________________ Both knees are good friends with Mr Road. they play everyday!!

05-22-2005, 10:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
ssjd Newbie Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2005 M50B Location: michigan Posts: 12	really like how they look. can't wait to get my own! __________________ It's not what you ride...as long as you are riding!

05-21-2005, 04:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
QuacktheDuck Sprocket Pilot Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2004 FZ6 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 858	Hey do u have a sound clip by chance? I too am curious how loud they are...I'd like something louder/more aggressive that stock but not obnoxious to where I can't go riding at night because I'll wake up the entire neighborhood. Looks good though....is there an option for slash cut tips instead of straight tips?

05-21-2005, 07:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Islander Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2006 Honda 919 Location: Riverglade New Brunswick Posts: 63	I don't have a sound clip but will try to get one up. They are a lot louder than stock of course but I like the sound. You can get a varity of tips (6 or 8 different ones) but I wanted to see them on before I bought a set.

05-21-2005, 08:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
golftee Ditch Magnet Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Red M50 Location: Renton, Washington Posts: 174	looks great........let us know how they are after you get out for a longer ride and what changes if any with tips on them.....

05-30-2005, 01:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
viper94bite Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 1,792	looks good __________________ *yippee*

06-01-2005, 01:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
The BeatKat In Training Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: Black M50 Location: Ct, USA Posts: 132	They look great!...how much???....and how was the install?

06-01-2005, 05:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
Islander Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2006 Honda 919 Location: Riverglade New Brunswick Posts: 63	They were 450 canadian plus taxes. The install was easy. V&H make a good product so the fit and finish were great, everything lined up perfectly.

06-01-2005, 08:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
biker_gunner Newbie Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50 black Location: FL Posts: 7	They look nice. How long did the install take you?

06-01-2005, 01:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
Islander Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2006 Honda 919 Location: Riverglade New Brunswick Posts: 63	Almost 2 hours

06-01-2005, 02:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
The BeatKat In Training Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: Black M50 Location: Ct, USA Posts: 132	Did you have to add anything else to the bike as far as an ignition module or similar...and if not does it run the same for you...H.P. increase??....they really look great...

06-02-2005, 06:01 AM	#17 (permalink)
Islander Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2006 Honda 919 Location: Riverglade New Brunswick Posts: 63	I don't have a power commander yet but one is on order. The bike runs fine but smokes a little on start up and as far as power I don't see a difference. I had a PC on my last bike and thought it was running good before but what a difference it made. Hope to get the same results with this one. Will keep you posted.

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