Vance & Hines Sidewinder Questions

[cloudbreakmd]

Yes I am finally working on getting the GS up again but I need some help. I am considering getting a Vance & Hines sidewinder system for the bike but need to know where I can find one (the cheapest place), how it sounds and will I lose access to the oil filter or center stand. Help?

[twr1776]

I have the street megaphone type on my 1000L and still have access to the oil drain,oil filter and kept the centerstand. I did call thier tech line before I bought it and the person I spoke with said it would fit fine which it did. On the L's the new pipes rear mounting bolt location was slightly different from the OEM mount. If you have the longer G type pipes it might bolt direct. I did keep the bracket under the left side rear peg for the centerstand bumper.

[LarryT]

Dennis kirk

[Jd Powell]

Just realize that the sidewinder is a race only baffle-free open megaphone. If you are running on the street you will need to rejet and you will lose bottom end with this pipe. Unless you have a highly modified engine this pipe is a poor choice for the street.

[LarryT]

I had a baffle in mine. still have the baffle. I bought both from DK

[LarryT]

V-H sidewinder

[LarryT]

V-H sidewinder $215 shipped
baffle $25 shipped

[tkent02]

Hope you are a big Nascar fan, your ability to have fun turning right will go away.

[LarryT]

I never had trouble turning right but all my fun is going straight FAST!!!!! Not all people build a bike to go road racing.

[cloudbreakmd]

I hadn't considered how low it sat... Maybe I have to think some more about this although I love the way it looks

[rphillips]

Not everyone builds a bike to go straight. It sure looks like the right turns would be an issue. I've never seen a sidewinder on any bikes that weren't straight line bikes, look at LarryT's. Contact V&H, they should shoot straight with you.

[cloudbreakmd]

I actually decided that I would buy new tires with the money I was going to spend on the Vance & Hines. I have a brand new 4 into 2 MAC system that I am going to install instead. I appreciate the input though guys.