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Post by collie66 on Jan 25, 2015 7:54:21 GMT 10
Hey thanks everyone, I'm in Newcastle NSW. I will get a photo on shortly. I am stoked at how easy this bike was to jump on and go, for a newbie rider. The only thing i would like to change is the exhaust, mainly for a bit more noise. I have noticed a couple of threads to upgrades but where is the best place to source some pipes and what other mods are required to make it all work. I have heard that the 750 Aero stuff fits, is this true? Any help finding the threads would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Post by bdrgonzo on Jan 26, 2015 6:03:03 GMT 10
Cooee Collie Yes 750 Aero is what you look at for after market bling. Pipes you can look at are Cobra, Vance & Hines to name a couple. hondashadowriders.proboards.com/thread/1983/pipes-vt400?page=3 This thread has a vid of the day I changed my pipes. I went for Cobra. Nice pipe with a great note. My only disappointment is the tips. The chrome pits and flakes off. Cobra cover this with warranty (so I have seen on the net), but you have to send your tips 1st to get the replacements. Being a 2012 VT400 it will be EFI so then your next choice concerns the o2 sensors. You can use o2 eliminators or have your mechanic drill holes and weld a couple of bungs (nuts to suit sensors to screw into). This was my preferred set up so the bike's EFI computer still functions. The eliminators take the EFI computer out of the equation. Some say this is not a concern, but I prefer the bike to run as it was made. Other things you may consider is a new air filter. Not overly required, but you may want the change. You may get a little bit better performance if you do. Don't fit a power commander or similar. Your's is a 400 and the 750 I feel won't be healthy for your bike. The other thing you need to do is keep your original pipes handy. Mr plod does occasionally take a dis-liking to the extra sound. Throw the originals back on if this occurs for the EPA sound test. Hope this helps a little.
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Post by Wendy Witch on Jan 26, 2015 13:42:02 GMT 10
Hey thanks everyone, I'm in Newcastle NSW. I will get a photo on shortly. I am stoked at how easy this bike was to jump on and go, for a newbie rider. The only thing i would like to change is the exhaust, mainly for a bit more noise. I have noticed a couple of threads to upgrades but where is the best place to source some pipes and what other mods are required to make it all work. I have heard that the 750 Aero stuff fits, is this true? Any help finding the threads would be appreciated. Thanks. Welcome. We are but a few in the Hunter Collie. I'll send you a pm and we'll get you on the next SRA Hunter ride. WW xx Sent from my SM-N9007 using proboards
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Post by collie66 on Jan 27, 2015 12:04:09 GMT 10
Thanks BDR, I think I will go along the same path, much appreciated, it helps a lot.
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Post by kiwirider on Feb 7, 2015 9:39:00 GMT 10
Welcome aboard Collie.
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Post by puffy275 on Feb 21, 2015 19:50:36 GMT 10
Welcome aboard
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